Welcome to Madrid Walking Tour
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Welcome to Madrid! One of Europe's most exciting yet misunderstood cities. What it lacks in famous tourist attractions, it more than makes up for in wild history, beautiful views and exciting local stories. If you take a couple of hours to get to know Madrid, it can easily become one of your favourite cities. NB, we are proud not to race through the main guidebook sights churning names and dates, this is a thorough dive into the history of Madrid An English language tour starting close to Plaza Mayor & ending at the Royal Palace, we'll stroll down charming streets of the oldest part of town, on a treasure hunt for clue to reveal the secrets of a city that stands in the middle of nowhere, miles from its neighbours. We'll travel through the history that shaped the city, talk food and drink traditions, share recommendations and even solve a couple of local mysteries. Spend fun couple of hours falling in love with Madrid and getting recommendations from your new local friends!
Inclusions
What's included
- Map of recommendations
- Expert guide
Itinerary
Learn the history of Plaza Mayor including its many purposes through time and why people avoided it for decades.
Pass by one of Madrid's most famous businesses and learn the secret of how to spot other special establishments
Start to explore the food, drink and socialising traditions of Madrid from wall jumping locals to one of the world's most important restaurants
See hundreds of years of architecture together in one beautiful square
Beautiful buildings and more of Madrid's unique history
Observe the unusual and striking Almudena cathedral
End the tour with a magnificent viewpoint and hear the wild story of the royal palace
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 105 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide by the fountain in Plaza de la Provincia, they'll be carrying a Lexi Walking Tours tote bag
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Lexi Walking Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Madrid
- Its from-price is 76% below the median of the 336 city tours we list in Madrid.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 63 of 336.
- 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.
Special offers in Madrid
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