Madrid Old Town Highlights Private Guided Walking Tour
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Stroll through Madrid’s royal heart, from the Almudena Cathedral to Puerta del Sol, uncovering legends, architecture, and local charm. Opt to extend your tour with a visit to the Church of Saint Genesius, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, or Reina Sofía Museum. HIGHLIGHTS: - Discover Madrid’s historic Old Town with a 5-Star Private Guide - Explore the Old Town from the Royal Palace to Puerta del Sol - Admire the Baroque beauty of the Church of Saint Genesius with free entry (in the 3-, 4-, and 6-hour option only) - Enjoy timed entry to the Thyssen Museum and see masterpieces by Van Gogh (in the 4-, and 6-hour option only) - Beat the crowds with Skip-the-Line tickets to the Reina Sofía Museum (in the 6-hour option only) This fun and history-filled tour of Madrid’s Old Town lets you trace the roots of Spanish royalty, art, and legends, guided by an Expert Licensed Guide. Uncover the capital’s charm from hidden gems to iconic plazas.
Inclusions
What's included
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
- Skip-the-Line tickets to the Reina Sofía Museum (in the 6-hour option only)
- Timed Entry to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (in the 4-, and 6-hour option only)
- Private Walking Tour of Madrid's historic Old Town (attractions depends on the selected option)
- Free Entry to the Church of Saint Genesius (in the 3-, 4-, and 6-hour option only)
What's not
- Skip-the-Line tickets to the Reina Sofía Museum (in the 2-, 3-, and 4-hour option)
- Timed Entry to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (in the 2-, and 3-hour option)
- Free Entry to the Church of Saint Genesius (in the 2-hour option)
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Meet your guide In front of La Mariblanca, C. del Arenal, 2, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Walking tour and step into a tale of Madrid’s Old Town, where history whispers through cobblestone streets and each landmark holds a secret. Your journey begins at the enchanted Kilometre Zero, the mystical heart of Spain’s roads, from which all paths in the kingdom are measured.
From there, you’ll be drawn into the timeless charm of Plaza Mayor, a grand square where centuries of stories linger in the air. As you wander further, the graceful Statue of Isabel II appears, a regal figure who watches over the city, guiding you toward the next chapter of your adventure.
The magic intensifies as you approach Teatro Real, Madrid’s grand opera house, where melodies from long ago still dance in the air. Then, gaze at the Royal Palace of Madrid, a majestic symbol of Spanish royalty so grand it could only belong in a fairy tale, its walls echoing with tales of kings and queens.
As your journey continues, you’ll be awestruck by the magnificent Cathedral of Saint Mary the Royal of the Almudena, a place of serenity and wonder where the sacred meets the sublime. Finally, your tale concludes at the Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great, with its majestic dome rising toward the heavens, a beacon of art and faith. Book your tour now and explore the magic of Madrid’s Old Town!
Finally, your tale concludes at the Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great, with its majestic dome rising toward the heavens, a beacon of art and faith. Book your tour now and explore the magic of Madrid’s Old Town!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide In front of La Mariblanca, C. del Arenal, 2, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Rosotravel - Spain City Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check your email the day before the tour for important details from your tour operator.
How it compares in Madrid
- Its from-price is 59% above the median of the 1722 experiences we list in Madrid.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Madrid
Madrid is Spain's sunny, sociable capital, home to great art museums, royal palaces, leafy parks and tapas bars that stay busy past midnight.
Three great galleries line the Paseo del Prado: the Prado Museum with Velázquez and Goya, the Reina Sofía with Picasso's Guernica, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza with its sweeping private collection. Beside them, El Retiro Park offers a boating lake, shaded avenues and the glass Palacio de Cristal.
Top-ranked sights in Madrid: Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid), Puerta del Sol.
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