Madrid Old Town Self Guided Tour with Mobile App

Duration1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

A horse knelt before a mosque, and behind a sealed wall, a lamp had supposedly burned for 300 years. That's the kind of city Toledo is — impossible stories stacked on top of each other, all true.

This self-guided walking tour of Toledo uses an app to guide you through 21 stops across three civilizations: Roman foundations beneath Arab arches beneath Gothic towers. You'll visit the only surviving mosque from a city that once had ten, and see the painting El Greco used to take revenge on the king who rejected him. The audio tour works offline, so you can pause for marzipan from cloistered nuns or linger at a medieval bridge — no group schedule, no fixed start time.

If you'd rather explore at your own pace, stopping when a story grabs you instead of when a guide says so, this is built for you. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and a full refund guarantee means there's nothing to lose.

What's included

100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation

Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location

What to expect

Royal Palace of Madrid
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Start the tour at the Royal palace of Madrid, know about the history , why the palace was built at this location and tragedy that struck the palace in 17th century.
Plaza de Oriente
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Get to know the connection of Galileo to the status of King Philip IV
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Get to know more about Almudena Cathedral and the key highlights of the cathedral
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Know more about the Habsburg connection to the architecture style and the reason behind the funny jawlines of the Habsburg in old portraits.
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Visit the iconic store selling beautiful handmade espadrilles since 1845.
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Visit Puerta del Sol and take a picture with the kilometre zero plaque.
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Visit the most famous churros place in Madrid.
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Visit one of the oldest restaurants in Spain which still uses old cooking methods.
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Walk to the Retiro park and visit the crystal palace and uncover the stories represented by the fountain of fallen angel.
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Visit Plaza Mayor, one of the most visited square in Madrid and know the history of it origin.
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Explore the iconic Puerta de Alcalá and discover the meanings behind the sculptures adorning this historical gate.
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Visit St. Michael’s Basilica, a Baroque marvel from the 18th century.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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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