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Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

5.0(7,356)Madrid1 hour
VIATOR4.9(560)TRIPADVISOR5.0(6,796)

Description

✨ A unique tour of Madrid ✨ No other tour brings together as many landmarks of the city as this. With expert local guides, you will discover not only the great monuments, but also the secret corners, walls and details that go unnoticed. After more than 10 years of improvement, we have created a special itinerary that combines streets, alleys and recesses full of history, accompanied by a large illustrated map of Madrid so you don’t lose detail. The best thing: we will show you those hidden secrets that only the real Madridns know. Important: this payment secures your place. The contribution to the guide is made at the end of the tour, according to your degree of satisfaction.

Tour Options

TOUR IN PORTUGUESE
TOUR IN ENGLISH
VISIT IN ITALIEN
VISIT IN FRANÇAIS
Tour in Spanish

Itinerary

20 min

We start in the nerve center of Madrid, the Madrid time square, where the new year is celebrated, and we eat the 12 grapes. Next we will observe the famous Km 0 plate (the beginning of all the radial roads in Spain). The symbol of the city of Madrid, the Statue of the Bear and the strawberry tree and to culminate the statue of King Carlos III. The famous Campanadas Grapes New Year, Carlos III

30 min

Ancient nerve center, Place of events such as bullfights, the Spanish Inquisition, Carnivals and much more. You will have fun and you will learn in a dynamic way the History of Spain and Madrid and with the help of a lot of visual material. We will talk about gastronomy the famous Squid Sandwich, and we will conclude with the well-known Hotel of the soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. History of Spain and Madrid. Toledo the old Capital To culminate the old Capital of Spain ¨Toledo¨ the Spanish Jerusalem.

20 min

You will be surprised when you visit the oldest restaurant in the world and the oldest barbershop in the European Union. Essential places in the city.

10 min

We will give you a great welcome to each of the great doors where the Arab and Christian Wall of the city of Madrid was located.

5 min

An experience that you must live, a Flamenco show, we will present you a wonderful Tablao in the historic center

5 min

We will introduce you to the oldest centenary business in Madrid, showing you the tunnel that is connected to the Royal Palace.

Admission included15 min

First Plaza of the city of Madrid, Old Town Hall and jail of the city, in addition to the narrowest street, all this and more.

5 min

The majestic Cathedral of Madrid, consecrated by Pope John Paul II. Royal wedding venue and more.

Admission not included30 min

The incomparable Royal Palace and we will climb a hill to observe the Mirador with the best views of Madrid.

Highlights

Local guide
Personalized attention from your guide after the Tour (forever)
Printed material and teaching tools throughout the route
Link for personalized recommendations What to do in Madrid?

What's included

Included
Local guide
Personalized attention from your guide after the Tour (forever)
Printed material and teaching tools throughout the route
Link for personalized recommendations What to do in Madrid?
Not included
The tip to the guide is not included, it is given at the end of the tour.
Any food or drink
Entries to the sites (not required as we do not enter)

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

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

Reviews(7,356)

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Nicholas_W
August 15, 2026
David onion and las touristas give you the best your you could ask for

An awesome tour, gave a great part of the history of old Madrid and was a perfect way to introduce ourselves to the city and feel more comfortable wandering around the maze that is downtown.

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tanjamaltar
August 14, 2026
Madrid tour

Very good tour and guide, Javier. He's speaking a little bit too fast. Everything else was great. We like the old stories most of all 🙂

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eliheller15
August 14, 2026
Fantastic walking tour!

Excellent experience with Javier, who was knowledgable, friendly and enthusiastic! Highly recommend this tour!

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teresazI8998SX
August 13, 2026
Learning and having fun

Andrés conducts a very pleasant tour; it seems like a long time, but it flies by. Knowledge and fun in just the right measure

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433gianlucal
August 13, 2026
Recommended to everyone

Our guide Michele ("the director") was nice, detailed in explaining the characteristics of the itinerary, and engaging. Absolutely recommended to everyone.

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Armandostres
August 12, 2026
Andrés was great

Fantastic experience Andrés, our guide, was great!! Highly recommended

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caithudd
August 12, 2026
Easy & Fun Tour with Javier!

A great walking tour of the old town of Madrid! Our guide Javier had great energy and fun facts throughout the tour which made it feel like it went by super fast! Highly recommend

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toudmaf
August 11, 2026
A very pleasant journey through time.

Great! The guide, Chato, is very professional and educational. He knew how to make the most "difficult" parts accessible to everyone. Everything was very interesting and clear. Thank you so much!

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BarAssnDC
August 11, 2026
Just do it!

Wonderful introduction to Madrid. Our guide Paul was fantastic! 10 out of 10!

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NancyLynn_H
August 11, 2026
Get to know Madrid

It is a very good way to learn about the history of Madrid. Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

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