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 : 128meghanj
Our guide Andrea was absolutely incredible!! She was so knowledgable about Madrid. We all felt like we got so much out of just a few hours. I cannot recommend her enough!
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Posted On : 2024-01-01 07:55:19

Posted By : Theresa_C
Really great tour. Jose was so knowledgeable about the history of Madrid and Spain in general. We covered a lot in 2.5 hours, but I was engaged the whole time because he was so great.
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 04:27:16

Posted By : farmaanp
I loved our tour guide, David, he was very informative on the city giving us a very comprehensive view of the history and connecting all the dots with a timeline of the monarchy as the foundation of the city design and architecture. It was a very memorable experience!
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 11:47:17

Posted By : Gayathiri_P
Isabella was very friendly and knowledgeable and gave us a great taste of Madrid. Highly recommend ?
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Posted On : 2023-12-28 12:54:47

Posted By : GayaP1
I booked this private tour of Madrid to get a taste of Madrid. Isabella was our guide and she was great, she was very friendly and knowledgeable. Will highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-12-27 08:48:27

Posted By : KALI_D
Isabella is incredible! Her deep historical knowledge and passion for the city were palpable - which resulted in a unique, off the beaten path tour that still hit major highlights we were expecting. We learned so much from the tour (which means a lot as my husband is a self proclaimed history buff), and we’ll be especially reading up more on the Spanish Civil War. Thanks Isabella!
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Posted On : 2023-12-27 05:07:45

Posted By : Hedda_Z
Andrea is our guide, she introduced the history, culture and current events in a very interesting way for myself and my adult daughter to be very involved and curious and at the same time find the tour bery informative. Highly recommended it!
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Posted On : 2023-12-21 14:13:24

Posted By : brianscottnole
Angel is amazingly fun and knowledgeable; we had an amazing time and I would give him 6 stars if I could. Cannot recommend enough. Thanks, Angel!
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Posted On : 2023-12-02 09:16:59

Posted By : awmacf
Our tour guide Angel provided a fascinating experience for us. He had expert knowledge about everything Madrid and Spain related, including its history, its culture, and present day. He was an engaging and charismatic storyteller, with many interesting anecdotes about historical events and figures. I would recommend this for anyone !
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Posted On : 2023-11-27 14:46:20

Posted By : M1747TAdinah
The trip was very informative! Angel was a fantastic guide and was very patient and helpful. I really loved the walk through history he gave us
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Posted On : 2023-11-27 03:41:07