Essential Madrid: Private Walking tour

5.0 (9 reviews) Madrid, Spain
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Duration1h 50m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Welcome to the most iconic places in Madrid! This indispensable route, guided by a professional guide, will take you throughout the history and present of the city.

We will start our route from the Prado National Museum, located in the Paseo del Prado, a beautiful garden adorned with ancient monuments like the Neptune fountain. As we walk around we will learn about the Romantic Madrid of the 19th century, which will take us to some of the most famous and historic neighborhoods such as the Letters quarter, the Austrias quarter and more.

Next, we will visit the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor squares, two of the most emblematic places in Madrid. We will also go to the old city hall, and explore some of the oldest churches such as the Almudena Cathedral.

Finally, the tour will end at the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Spanish royal family. There, we will admire the palace and its gardens.

Don't miss the chance to explore the most iconic places in Madrid!

What's included

  • Professional guide

What to expect

  1. Estatua de Francisco de Goya
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Meet the guide at the monument to Goya in order to organize the group and provide devices to hear the guide clearly.
  2. Fuente de Neptuno
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Accompanied by a professional guide, your first step will be the majestic Neptune fountain, right at the middle of Cánovas del Castillo square, surrounded by important buildings.
  3. Paseo del Prado
    10m
    Than you will enjoy a pleasant walk through the famous Paseo del Prado, an old garden rich of vegetation, monuments and buildings, where the Prado National Museum is located.
  4. Congreso de Los Diputados
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Your next stop will be the building where the Congress of Deputies is located, the headquarter of one of the two Chambers of the Spanish General Courts.
  5. Casa de Cervantes
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Than you will know the Cervantes house, the place where the most famous spanish writer, Miguel de Cervantes, lived and died.
  6. Plaza De Santa Ana
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    You will walk until Santa Ana Square, to know the histories and legends of the romantic period of Madrid.
  7. Puerta del Sol
    10m
    You will continue your visit going to the famous Puerta del Sol, known for the statue of the Bear and the Arbutus and the clock from which the end-year chimes ring.
  8. Plaza Mayor
    10m
    Than you will know Plaza Mayor, one of the most famous squares of the city, and the heart of the so called Austrias neighborhood.
  9. Plaza de la Villa
    10m
    You will continue your tour walking through the oldest corners of Madrid and small streets full of history, where you will see the Plaza de la Villa, that was the center of the Medieval period of the city.
  10. Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    You will see also the Almudena Cathedral, the most important religious building of Madrid.
  11. Royal Palace of Madrid
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Finally, you will end the guided tour at the Royal Palace, the largest in western europe.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The meeting point is directly at the reception of your hotel(valid only for hotels in the center of Madrid)

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people with serious medical conditions

Cancellation policy

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

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