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.

Customer Ratings
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Laetitial690
Aug 11, 2025
An insightful, enlightening and efficient way to discover Madrid’s old town - I very much enjoyed the 2.5 hour small group walking tour of Madrid’s old town. Jack covered the main landmarks, historical insights, and more, sharing interesting historical and more recent stories and tips, in a very engaging, entertaining and personable way. An efficient and smart way to explore the city. I’d like to see more topical tours.
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Christian_w
Aug 5, 2025
Great walking tour. - Sergio J was an awesome guide. He was really knowledgeable and mixed in some humor with the history. Fun tour!
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335marciej
Aug 2, 2025
Great tour to start our trip to Madrid - Sergio was amazing! He shared many interesting stories about the historic sites we visited. He also spent extra time providing recommendations for additional activities and restaurants.
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Mariapa4701gj
Jul 31, 2025
Worthwhile and informative - Our guide, Beatriz, was fantastic! She was very informative and tailored our tour to our specific interests. Be sure to book this tour early in your stay in Madrid so you can take advantage of all the restaurant and shop recommendations!
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436jeannieb
Jul 28, 2025
You have a friend in Fran! - Fran was the best tour guide. He provided a lot of history and tailored our tour to the experiences we hadn't visited. We were able to lots of old areas and learn about the architecture and materials of the buildings.
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Mustangccs
Jul 21, 2025
FANTASTIC TOUR!!!! - Highly recommend this tour along with the Palace tour!! WOW, just wow!! Madrid has so many beautiful buildings and places. Leticia Cruz was our guide, and she is amazing!! She took us to all of the best spots, showed us the best photo opportunities, and she filled us in on all of the needed info for each stop. Leticia was so knowledgeable and fun. She was super friendly as well. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with her and would highly recommend that you ask for her. Thanks for a fantastic day!!!!!
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Navigate664307
Jul 5, 2025
I know Madrid so much better - This was an amazing tour. Beatrice was so informative and so friendly. We learned a lot of history about Madrid and had great restaurant recommendations.
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Will
Jun 24, 2025
Excellent walking tour of historical Madrid - Michele was our guide. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was a great overview of historical parts of Madrid. Great discussion of the various parts of Spanish history and architecture. A great experience!
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920cucav
Jun 22, 2025
Rosita the best Italian venue in Madrid - We did a tour of central Madrid with Rosita and it was a very pleasant experience. The walk was well organized, with stops at the most emblematic places, and their explanations were clear, dynamic and with a personal touch that made the visit closer. Rosita has a very natural way of telling the history of the city, combining interesting facts with anecdotes that help to better understand the identity of Madrid. You can tell that he likes what he does and transmits enthusiasm without forcing. A good option if you want to know the historic center in a relaxed and well-guided way. We recommend it.
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Igord1552
Jun 17, 2025
Magnificent old city Madrid. - Beautiful site seeing with Isabella! Unforgettable viewes of the most iconic historical places of the old city Madrid.
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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).