Walking Tour: Discover Madrid's Old City

Stroll the streets and squares of the Spanish capital on this 2.5 hour semi-private (12 guest maximum) guided walking tour , discovering the secrets of Madrid’s old city. Your guide will lead you through the most iconic locations in Madrid, peeling back the history and characters that have marked them over the centuries.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - Begin the tour at the stunning Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family. Although it served as a home to the Kings of Spain from Charles III to Alfonso XIII, it is now used solely for state ceremonies.
  • Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena - Next, proceed to the Almudena Cathedral, a…
What's Included
  • Professional Guide
  • Small Group Tour up to 12 people
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick up
  • Gratuities
  • This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
  • Admission fees
Additional Information
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an…
Location
Plaza de la Armería
Meet by the Petrvs Statue (Saint Peter) at Plaza de la Armería, across from the main entrance outside of the Palacio Real de Madrid
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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G1814cprobertk
Dec 14, 2025
Extraordinary walk thru sights and history of Madrid - Jake was an amazing guide. He gave a compelling and complete history of Madrid from the beginning to the present, covering muslim roots, royal history, current politics, culture, religion, food and peoples. He tied this history to our route through old Madrid and made recommendations along the way for food, drink, entertainment, shopping, etc. He gladly and fully answered any question we asked. Fun, never boring. One of the best tours we've ever been on. Highly recommend.
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I8794ygjoshb
Dec 4, 2025
Michele Is the Guide You Want in Madrid! - We had a fantastic experience touring the historic areas of Madrid with our guide, Michele. From the moment the tour started, he was warm, personable, and genuinely excited to share the city’s history and hidden gems. Would def recommend him and his tour to anyone visiting.
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Debra_k
Nov 19, 2025
Stories and historical context brought old Madrid to life - Mich was an excellent guide. He took us through the plazas and neighborhoods with so much history and tidbits not heard on other tours. He brought these places to life with storytelling and a dose of humor. Not to mention he gave many recommendations for restaurants and other places to visit while in Madrid. Highly recommend.
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Trailblazer825191
Nov 16, 2025
Old Madrid Walking Tour - Rosita was our guide and she was great! She was very informative and enthusiastic about the city of Madrid. We loved going to buy cookies from the nuns in the nunnery! What a fun experience! The small group size was a big plus. Would 100% recommend.
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L4734vtsherrya
Nov 14, 2025
Study abroad group. - Flo is AMAZING!! So personable and engaging. A wealth of knowledge and so much history. Highly recommend! Ask for Flo!!
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Bowiemoore
Nov 13, 2025
Madrid History Walking Tour. - Rosita our guide was fantastic. The day before we took the tour we walked around the city and wish we had someone with us to tell us a story about all that we were seeing. She did that and more. She was very knowledgeable about the city and its rich history. She even helped us get tickets to see authentic Flamenco dancing later that evening. She was very welcoming and made everyone on the tour feel comfortable.
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N8468icannc
Nov 6, 2025
Semi-Private Tour of Old Madrid - Rosita was fabulous guide and provided an excellent tour of Madrid. She speaks English well, and has an extensive knowledge of the City.
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H9828rmdavidb
Nov 1, 2025
Walking Tour of Madrid - This was a wonderful introduction to the history, highlights, and neighborhoods of Madrid. We had a great time with Leti!
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Jilliane371
Oct 28, 2025
A great walking tour of old Madrid - David was a terrific guide! He was engaging and informative, and we learned so much about the history of Madrid. The walking tour was fairly easy. We covered a good amount of ground in 2.5 hours, but it wasn’t too athletic. Toured several historic neighborhoods. David gave us inside info that locals know about where to go for a meal or for entertainment. We have been on many guided tours in different countries and this was one of the best.
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Jerry_w
Oct 27, 2025
Great Tour/Guide - This was a great tour. When we booked it we didn't realize that we had down a similar tour several weeks earlier but our guide, Sergio, did a great job of changing the itinerary to show us things we hadn't already seen and added a lot of cultural information on top of the history. Sergio was bright, articulate and spoke excellent English and made the tour very worthwhile.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).