Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

5.0 (7,657 reviews) Madrid, Spain
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Duration2h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 29 travelers

Overview

✨ A unique tour of Madrid ✨

No other tour brings together as many landmarks of the city as this. With expert local guides, you will discover not only the great monuments, but also the secret corners, walls and details that go unnoticed.

After more than 10 years of improvement, we have created a special itinerary that combines streets, alleys and recesses full of history, accompanied by a large illustrated map of Madrid so you don’t lose detail.

The best thing: we will show you those hidden secrets that only the real Madridns know.

Important: this payment secures your place. The contribution to the guide is made at the end of the tour, according to your degree of satisfaction.

Options

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TOUR IN ENGLISH
TOUR IN PORTUGUESE
Tour in Spanish

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Personalized attention from your guide after the Tour (forever)
  • Printed material and teaching tools throughout the route
  • Link for personalized recommendations What to do in Madrid?
  • The tip to the guide is not included, it is given at the end of the tour.
  • Any food or drink
  • Entries to the sites (not required as we do not enter)

What to expect

  1. Puerta del Sol
    20m
    We start in the nerve center of Madrid, the Madrid time square, where the new year is celebrated, and we eat the 12 grapes.

    Next we will observe the famous Km 0 plate (the beginning of all the radial roads in Spain).

    The symbol of the city of Madrid, the Statue of the Bear and the strawberry tree and to culminate the statue of King Carlos III.

    The famous Campanadas Grapes New Year, Carlos III
  2. Plaza Mayor
    30m
    Ancient nerve center, Place of events such as bullfights, the Spanish Inquisition, Carnivals and much more.

    You will have fun and you will learn in a dynamic way the History of Spain and Madrid and with the help of a lot of visual material.

    We will talk about gastronomy the famous Squid Sandwich, and we will conclude with the well-known Hotel of the soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. History of Spain and Madrid. Toledo the old Capital

    To culminate the old Capital of Spain ¨Toledo¨ the Spanish Jerusalem.
  3. Arco de Cuchilleros
    20m
    You will be surprised when you visit the oldest restaurant in the world and the oldest barbershop in the European Union. Essential places in the city.
  4. Arab Wall
    10m
    We will give you a great welcome to each of the great doors where the Arab and Christian Wall of the city of Madrid was located.
  5. Tablao Flamenco Arco de Cuchilleros
    5m
    An experience that you must live, a Flamenco show, we will present you a wonderful Tablao in the historic center
  6. La Real Botica de la Reina Madre
    5m
    We will introduce you to the oldest centenary business in Madrid, showing you the tunnel that is connected to the Royal Palace.
  7. Plaza de la Villa
    15m · Admission ticket included
    First Plaza of the city of Madrid, Old Town Hall and jail of the city, in addition to the narrowest street, all this and more.
  8. Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena
    5m
    The majestic Cathedral of Madrid, consecrated by Pope John Paul II. Royal wedding venue and more.
  9. Royal Palace of Madrid
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The incomparable Royal Palace and we will climb a hill to observe the Mirador with the best views of Madrid.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In the center of the Puerta del Sol square, right next to the only statue with a horse. Look for the YELLOW AND ORANGE bicolor umbrella. Reference #1: The Puerta del Sol square is the only one with a giant "TIO PEPE" sign.

End point

Royal Palace of Madrid (Only 5 minutes from Puerta del Sol).

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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