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Walking Tour: Discover Madrid's Old City
5.0
604 Ratings
Madrid
Explore the streets and squares of Spain’s capital on this 2.5-hour exclusive guided walking tour, uncovering the secrets of Madrid’s historic city. Your guide will take you through Madrid’s most iconic spots, revealing the history and personalities that have shaped them over the years.
Explore the streets and squares of Spain’s capital on this 2.5-hour exclusive guided walking tour, uncovering the secrets of Madrid’s historic city. Your guide will take you through Madrid’s most iconic spots, revealing the history and personalities that have shaped them over the years.
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, visit the Almudena Cathedral, a…
- 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, visit the Almudena Cathedral, a Catholic Church consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993. The tour also includes the Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena, a museum within the church.
- Arab Wall - Proceed to the Muslim Walls of Madrid, also known as the Arab Walls, situated on Cuesta de la Vega. These walls are likely the oldest surviving structures in the city, linked to Madrid’s origins.
- Calle Mayor - Stroll along Calle Mayor, a central street in Madrid that begins at Puerta de Sol and ends at Cuesta de la Vega. Established in the Middle Ages, it became the city’s main thoroughfare during the Early Modern Period.
- Plaza de la Villa - Along Calle Mayor, discover Plaza de la Villa, one of Madrid’s best-preserved monuments. Located in the historical area near Puerta del Sol Gate, it is a key medieval center of Madrid.
- La Latina - Explore La Latina, a historic neighborhood in downtown Madrid. This area covers much of the oldest part of Madrid and is filled with narrow streets to explore.
- Plaza de la Paja - Once a major marketplace in the 13th and 14th centuries, Plaza de la Paja is known for its lively streets. However, one can find moments of tranquility in unexpected places.
- Plaza de los Carros Madrid - Plaza de los Carros is a charming square with a lovely fountain. Enjoy a refreshing drink and soak in the vibrant atmosphere.
- Plaza De Puerta Cerrada - Continue to Plaza de Puerta Cerrada, located in the La Latina neighborhood of Madrid’s historic center. Built on a medieval Islamic fort, La Latina is the city’s oldest and one of its most vibrant areas.
- Tablao Flamenco Arco de Cuchilleros - Visit the Arco de Cuchilleros, a renowned historical archway with stairs leading to the 16th-century Plaza Mayor, one of Madrid’s most famous plazas.
- Mercado San Miguel - Explore Mercado San Miguel, situated in the heart of the city center, near the historic Plaza Mayor. This beautiful market is filled with food from across the country.
- Plaza Mayor - Head to Plaza Mayor, a grand arcaded square in central Madrid. Originally built during the Habsburg period of Philip III’s reign, it was once the heart of old Madrid and remains popular with both locals and tourists.
- Real Casa de Postas - Visit the Real Casa de Postas, a neoclassical administrative building that housed the telegraph service offices of the National Police until it was acquired by Madrid’s Regional Government in 1985.
- Puerta del Sol - Conclude the tour at Puerta del Sol, a bustling square in central Madrid and one of the city’s most iconic sites. It is the center of Spain’s radial road network and features the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the start of a new year.

What's Included
- Private or Semi Private Walking Tour
- Professional Guide
- Private or Semi Private Walking Tour
- Professional Guide
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Admission fees
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Admission fees
Additional Information
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In…
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Randy_b
Jun 1, 2026
Great tour! - Great tour on a very warm first day in Madrid for us. Sergio gave us great information as well as history that my husband wanted since he's a history buff.
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Susan_c
May 30, 2026
Great Experience - Wonderful tour experience with Sergio. He is so knowledgeable and engaging. Learned so much in the short time we were together. Highly recommend this tour and as for Sergio as your guide!
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Voyage36053531752
May 30, 2026
Perfect tour of Madrid with Jake - Our tour with Jake was enjoyable and informative. He was a wealth of information on everything we saw - and some we didn’t (I learned more about Toledo from Jake than I did on our tour of Toledo!). The highlight was a stop at a cloistered convent where the nuns make cookies that we bought through a lazy Susan so the nuns didn’t see us. I highly recommend the tour and Jake!
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Fab44
May 30, 2026
Great city tour! - This was a great intro to the city of Madrid. We got great historical info on each area and got a good feel for the city. Sergio was an excellent guide and catered to our interests as well as giving great synopsis of the Madrid areas. I recommend doing this tour especially at the beginning of your trip. We got ideas of where to explore and eat as well as background info.
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Jane_w
May 29, 2026
Small walking tour of old Madrid - This truely was a small tour of only 4 of us and really opened our eyes to the old Madrid! Definitely gave us a greater admiration for the city and so pleased we did it.
Our tour guide was lovely and very enthusiastic and made the history of Madrid come alive!
Just a warning that it was over 3 hours long and as it commenced at 11am it was getting very hot by the end
Maybe an earlier start could considered
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Christine
May 29, 2026
Old city history walking tour - We have done several walking tours in Madrid, each with a different focus. Sergio did an amazing tour of the history of Madrid and walking tour of the old city, neighborhoods La Latina and Las Letras with lots of pearls regarding where to eat and activities. Thank you Sergio for a wonderful experience!
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Alec_h
May 28, 2026
Great tour with a lot of history - Jake was great. We saw amazing sights and learned a lot of Spanish history. And he recommended tapas bars, restaurants, a Flamenco show, and even the best churro shop. The highlight was a visit to a cloistered convent where we bought cookies made by cloistered nuns.
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Trail86704
May 28, 2026
Wonderful Walking Tour - Jake was the best tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and he was expert and history, culture and food. I would highly recommend him.
Ramona R.
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Julie_c
May 27, 2026
Fantastic & Very interesting - Jake was excellent and amazing and nice. A very knowledgeable guy with hidden gems to show you about Madrid.
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Q8s2q729hg
May 26, 2026
Excellent - Our guide, Leticia, was absolutely wonderful. She was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and had a great sense of humour which made the tour really enjoyable.
What stood out most was how she improvised on the spot to make the experience more interesting and interactive rather than just following a script. She also gave us plenty of local recommendations for food and places to visit, and every recommendation turned out to be excellent.
5 stars for Leticia — we would 100% recommend doing a tour with her!
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