Madrid Old City Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Madrid, Spain

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Stroll the streets and squares of the Spanish capital on this 2.5 hour exclusive 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.

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1. Royal Palace of Madrid
You will start your tour by visiting the beautiful Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family. Although having been a home to the Kings of Spain from Charles III to Alfonso XIII, today it is only used for state ceremonies.
2. Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena
We will then make our way to the Almudena Cathedral, a Catholic Church consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993. You will also see the Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena, a museum that is part of the church.
3. Arab Wall
Next we will visit the Muslim Walls of Madrid, also known as the Arab Walls, located on the road Cuesta de la Vega. The walls are probably the oldest construction surviving in the city, and their construction is linked to the origin of Madrid.
4. Calle Mayor
After this we will walk along the Calle Mayor, a centric street in Madrid starting in the Puerta de Sol and ending at the Cuesta de la Vega. Created in the Middle ages, this road became the main thoroughfare of the city in the Early Modern Period.
5. Plaza de la Villa
Along the Calle Mayor we will see the Plaza de la Villa we will see the Plaza de la Villa, one of Madrid’s best-preserved monuments. Located in the historical zone next to the Puerta del Sol Gate it is one of the main medieval centres of Madrid.
6. La Latina
You will then walk through La Latina, a historic neighbourhood in the centre of downtown Madrid. The area occupies much of the oldest section of Madrid and is filled with small narrow streets for you to explore.
7. Plaza de la Paja
A major marketplace during the 13th and 14th century, Plaza de la Paja is known for its crowed streets pulsing with life. However, one can find small moments of serenity in the most surprising places. The square is an idea place to have a drink or bite to eat while admiring beautiful architecture that spans several centuries.
8. Plaza de los Carros Madrid
Plaza de los Carros is a nice little square with a lovely fountain. Here you can enjoy a nice drink and and take in the buzzing atmosphere.
9. Plaza De Puerta Cerrada
Following on you will then see the Plaza de Puerta Cerrada, located in the La Latina neighbourhood of the historic center of the Spanish city of Marid. Built on a medieval Islamic fort, the La Latina neighbourhood is city’s oldest and one of its liveliest.
10. Tablao Flamenco Arco de Cuchilleros
Afterwards you will see the Arco de Cuchilleros, a well-known historical archway with stairs leading to the 16th century Plaza Mayor, arguably the most famous plaza in Marid. Well-known historical archway with stairs leading to the prominent, 16th-century Plaza Mayor.
11. Mercado San Miguel
Afterwards you will visit the Mercado San Miguel, located in the heart of the city centre, next to the historic Plaza Mayor. This historic market is not only considered beautiful but is full of food from all around the country.
12. Plaza Mayor
We will then head to Plaza Mayor, a grand arcaded square in the centre of Madrid. First build during the Habsburg period of Philipp III’s reign, it was once the centre of old Madrid, and is very popular with locals and tourists alike today.
13. Real Casa de Postas
Following, you will see the Real Casa de Postas, an administrative building, neoclassical in style which was the home to the telegraph service offices of the National Police force until it was bought by Madrid’s Regional Government in 1985.
14. Puerta del Sol
Getting to the end of our tour, we will visit Puerta del Sol, a bustling square in the center of Madrid and one of the city’s most famous sites. It is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads and also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year.

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Posted By : nathanielg257
Easy 10/10. Beatrice - thank you for a memorable experience. Kept energy levels high and enjoyable. Hope my wife and I can tour with you again!
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Posted On : 2024-05-20 07:33:24

Posted By : KathyT440
What a wonderful afternoon. Andrea was our guide. She was so engaged and full of information. There were just four of us and Andrea, so we felt like we got a private tour. Learned so much about the Arabic history of the city, the royals, the church and more. I offer my full-throated endorsement of Andrea and this walking tour for someone looking for a solid grounding in the amazing history to Madrid!
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Posted On : 2024-05-19 17:59:08

Posted By : Edward V
Our guide Sergio shared his wealth of knowledge about Madrid’s history while providing information on the sights we saw. Great tour at a relaxed pace. Sergio answered all our questions and provided recommendations for food and other things to do.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 11:13:06

Posted By : 377francese
Great tour! Jaime was engaging and so knowledgable. This is a great option for those looking for a crash course in Spanish history and a relatively quick way to see the sites of Old Town Madrid.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 17:34:19

Posted By : andreagH428XJ
We had a very good tour with Beatriz - due to her work as a history teacher, she has extensive knowledge that she conveys in an entertaining way. She was also very humorous and speaks very good English - we thank her and can recommend her
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 04:08:24

Posted By : lisabC432GJ
This is a personal tour of Madrid filled with interesting information of the history of Madrid and stops at important landmarks. Our guide Andrea was passionate and knowledgeable. We were so happy we booked this tour and would highly recommend it.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 04:31:07

Posted By : Lana_S
We really enjoyed learning so much about the history of Madrid during this walking tour. We got to see so many neighborhoods! We did walk between 5-6 miles. It was just the two of us with the guide so we were able to cover a lot of ground! We ended in a great neighborhood where we stayed on after the guide left to relax and have wine & tapas at a nice outdoor cafe.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 17:05:53

Posted By : pcoh123
Great old city tour with small group. I learned so much about the history of Madrid. Highly recommend it for proper who don't know the history or want to see the old city.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 11:55:00

Posted By : Kristine_K
My friends and I were impressed with our guide, Jaime. He was very pleasant, easy going, knowledgeable and helpful. We learned a lot, walked a lot and have a better understanding of the history of Madrid and Spain in general.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 19:45:55

Posted By : Emily_W
Absolutely phenomenal tour! Angel was amazing! He had so much knowledge of the history and culture of Madrid. Great sense of humor and really brought it all to life. I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed the tour! Showed us some very cool spots. Thank you Angel!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 02:16:59