Self-Guided Tour of Old Madrid for Kids and Families in English

5.0 (1 reviews) Madrid, Spain
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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Packed with challenges, quizzes and fantastic facts, this is a unique, self-guided tour especially designed to keep kids 8-15 excited and the whole family having fun as you discover the ancient centre of Madrid.

Our Madrid Rises tour starts at the Puerta del Sol (easily reached by metro, bus or taxi) and leads you to the iconic sites and hidden jewels of old Madrid from its earliest origins as a remote Arab fortress to its rise as the capital of Spain under the Austrian Habsburg kings. Follow the interactive map to carefully selected locations and have fun as a family with activities and stories that bring each site and its history to life.

You simply download our app, sign up, and your tour will be waiting for you with full instructions!

Do the tour at your own pace, take a break if you want, and you can even come back another day to complete it. The perfect way to keep kids interested and parents happy as you explore and learn about this fascinating part of Madrid!

What's included

  • All information and directions to have a great tour are included on the app
  • The tour can be done offline (no need for mobile data) once it has been downloaded on the app
  • Written Guide/App in English
  • Other languages - do not purchase this tour if you and your children cannot comfortably read English

What to expect

  1. Puerta del Sol
    10m
    We start our tour at Madrid's iconic square, the Puerta del Sol. Follow our clues to discover the spot from which all distances in Spain to Madrid are measures - and a strange beast standing beside an even stranger tree!
  2. Palacio de Santa Cruz
    10m
    Discover a Habsburg prison hidden in a quiet square and complete your challenges to find out about the music that might have come from a statue in front of it
  3. Plaza Mayor
    15m
    Enter Madrid's iconic Plaza Mayor, explore the dramatic buildings that surround it, and uncover the secret in the magnificent royal statue that stands at its centre
  4. 10m
    Follow our route to the world's oldest restaurant and use your detective skills to find out how long it has existed and what famous people it has served!
  5. Mercado San Miguel
    10m
    Explore one of Madrid's most mouth-watering food markets -stop for a snack if you're hungry!
  6. Plaza de la Villa
    10m
    Discover the ancient town square of Madrid and follow the clues to find the door to the oldest palace still standing in the city.
  7. Plaza De La Paja
    15m
    Follow our route past the deformed houses that were built to trick the King's inspectors and discover a secret walled garden beside a square which was home to Madrid's most famous saint.
  8. Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande
    10m
    Enter the plain-looking church of San Francisco el Grande to discover an interior bursting with colour beneath one of the world's largest domes.
  9. 10m
    Stand at the foot of the cliff of the ancient Muslim fortress of Madrid and follow our clues to find the remains of the wall that stood around the Arab city.
  10. Royal Palace of Madrid
    10m
    Our tour end outside the gigantic Royal Palace of Madrid - complete your challenges to discover the strange origin of the statues that stand in the square opposite!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

When you're near the starting point (Puerta del Sol), open the route on the app and our interactive map will show you exactly where to go!

Once you're there, all information and directions will be on the app!

You don't need to meet anyone or present a ticket.

End point

We end the tour at the Plaza de Oriente, in front of the Royal Palace.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Suitable for children and adults of all ages

Cancellation policy

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

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