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, visit 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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Rebecca
Apr 19, 2026
Great Tour by Flo - Flo was our tour guide and was very fun and informative. Highly recommend!
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Lynn
Apr 19, 2026
Great tour to learn about the city while exploring the sights. - Our tour guide (Enrique) was very knowledgeable and fun
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Davidps6087sn
Apr 19, 2026
Jake is great! - Jake was a fantastic guide who gave us a wonderful history experience and was so helpful!
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Sjkaller
Apr 18, 2026
Going Beyond Walking the Streets of Historic Madrid - This tour exceed my expectations by far. Jake C, our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Spain and Madrid. He deftly linked appropriate landmarks with the history behind them. We also received excellent suggestions about food, restaurants and places to buy Spanish products to take home. This tour certainly enhanced my visit to Madrid and it was quite a worthwhile experience. It increased my understanding of Spanish history.
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H6804jjelizabethf
Apr 18, 2026
Jake rocks! - Our guide Jake was terrific. Extremely knowledgeable about Spanish culture, Spanish history, and the uniqueness of Madrid. We learned a lot and experienced Madrid better than going on our own. I highly recommend Jake as a tour guide
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Paigewi8202pw
Apr 17, 2026
Amazing Tour! - Leticia B. was amazing! It was such a great tour and couldn’t be happier!
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Stcho
Apr 16, 2026
A Excellent Experience With Rosita - We spent a wonderful morning with Rosita as she led our small group tour. Rosita is so knowledgeable about the history and impact of significant events. We even visited the secret cookies
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847lourdesm
Apr 16, 2026
Madrid old - Rosita was EXCELLENT!!! My husband uses a wheelchair and she accommodate d the path to make it more comfortable for him. Also her knowledge and attitude were magnificent. HIGHLY recommend!!!
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E6733bnlynns
Apr 15, 2026
Highly recommend - esp with Enrique. - This was a really informative way to get to know Madrid. Our tour guide, Enrique, was very knowledgeable and showed us around the city with enthusiasm. He was funny and likable and then semi-private tour kept us engaged. Our tour was 11-1pm so definitely bring a snack and some water… it was a gorgeous day, so if needed I’d also recommend sunscreen and/or a hat. Great idea for the beginning of your stay (we are leaving tomorrow and would have been good to know some of the history as we walked around the city).
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Cruiser308828
Apr 13, 2026
Rosita was an amazing tour guide! So warm, informative, friendly! The tour is perfect. So informative! 100/10! - Perfect tour and host! I learned so much about the buildings/stops on the tour and the history of Madrid. It’s perfect overall - right amount of stops, information, and duration. Our host Rosita is amazing - she was also an amazing photographer! Love that it’s a small group. It wouldn’t have been the same experience with a large group. This felt much more personal and informative. I also loved all the recommendations that Rosita was able to provide. Thank you, Rosita!!!!
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From $51
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).