Madrid History and its Shared Past with Mexico Walking Tour

Madrid, Spain
Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Overview

Uncover five centuries of Mexican history hidden inside Madrid's most iconic landmarks. The stories of Moctezuma, Sor Juana, and the birth of Mexican independence come to life in the heart of Spain.

Options

Spanish Tour
English Tour

What's included

  • 3 hour guided walking tour with expert local guide

What to expect

  1. Monumento Cervantes
    15m
    A tribute to Spain's greatest writer, with bronze statues of Don Quijote and Sancho Panza at its base.
  2. Estatua de Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz
    15m
    A tribute to the Mexican nun, poet, and scholar considered one of the great minds of the Hispanic Baroque.
  3. Plaza de Oriente
    25m
    An elegant square facing the Royal Palace, lined with statues of Spanish monarchs.
  4. Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena
    15m
    Madrid's cathedral, built beside the Royal Palace and consecrated in the 20th century despite centuries of construction history.
  5. Plaza de la Villa
    20m
    One of Madrid's oldest squares, home to medieval and Renaissance buildings that once housed the city's government.
  6. Plaza Mayor
    20m
    Madrid's iconic 17th-century square, site of markets, celebrations, and royal proclamations for centuries.
  7. Puerta del Sol
    20m
    The literal center of Spain, marked by the Kilómetro Cero plaque. A hub of energy and history, and a good place to reflect on Madrid as the historic center of a global empire.
  8. Calle del Arenal
    10m
    A lively pedestrian street connecting Puerta del Sol to the Opera district, lined with shops, historic facades, and street life, and home to a beloved character that crossed oceans more than 100 years ago.
  9. 15m
    Madrid's most famous chocolate-and-churros institution, open since 1894.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet next to the Cervantes Monument, across El Quixote and Sancho Panza.

End point

Additional information

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

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