Madrid - Medieval to Modern Walking Tour (English)
Description
*IMPORTANT* The fee paid with at the point of purchase is simply a reservation fee. Tío Tours works on a donation basis, so feel free to pay whatever you think the activity was worth at the end of the tour. Your donation keeps the activity alive! Starting in front of the regal Royal Palace of Madrid, the Madrid - Medieval to Modern (Walking Tour) is about to walk you through magical, marvelous Madrid, one fascinating story at a time. Journey with your native English speaking guide as we discover and reveal many of the city's most iconic landmarks. The tour will utilise the streets as a canvas to paint a picture of all the curious and crazy activities undertaken by Madrileños, naughty and nice, over the city's many storied years. The tour won't even really end when we part ways. You’ll have learned so many interesting things about the city that you’ll be keeping your eyes peeled during the rest of your stay in Madrid (that we can guarantee)!
Tour Options
Itinerary
We discuss the curiosities of the Almudena Cathedral, and how it's creation is intrinsically linked to the Spanish way of doing things.
Immerse yourself in the history of the Royal Palace of Madrid. Meet the interesting characters involved in it's creation, and understand how it's used in the modern day. You may even sneak a glimpse of the king (glimpse of the king not guaranteed)!
Delve into the times of Islamic España and understand how this period still shapes Madrid to this day. Watch out! You may be donning a crown and fighting with swords at this stop!
Unearth the story of a tragic, yet curious event that happened on the Calle Mayor at the beginning of the 20th century.
Uncover a sinister link between Francoist Spain and Nazi Germany, and learn how it affected everyday Madrileños.
Gruesome. Brutal. Visceral. It's time to learn about the Spanish Inquisition. Buckle up, this stop is not for the squeemish.
Squeeze through the narrow, winding medieval streets of Madrid and hear the tales of the crazy characters who walked those streets before you.
We dive into Madrid's thriving art culture! Trust us, when you leave this square, you'll have your eyes peeled!
Experience some of the criminal elements of Madrid's murky past.
Marvel at the magnificent Plaza Mayor and learn about some of the shocking things that have taken place on the square.
Finish the tour in the iconic Puerta del Sol, in the very centre of Madrid. Learn about modern Madrid and see what makes the city tick.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Reviews(59)
Our guide Nick was incredibly funny and engaging throughout the entire tour — not a single dull moment! He made the whole history of Madrid easy and interesting to understand, and all the food recommendations were absolutely delicious. Highly recommended! 👍
Hi Emily, thanks for a splendid review. It was wonderful to have you on the tour. We are glad you enjoyed your time in Madrid and found the tour to be especially engaging! We hope to see you back in Madrid one day. Tío Tours.
Excellent tour, very engaging guide, Will come back !!
Hi Pierre, thanks for an amazing review. It was an absolute pleasure to guide you on that sunny morning. Thanks for the great conversations and questions along the way. We hope the rest of your trip was special! Tío Tours.
Nic is really nice, great at explaining the stories, and also gives tips—from a local resident—that we can use later. I highly recommend it 🙂
Hi Gabi, thanks for the wonderful review. It was great to have you and Barbara on the tour. Thanks for participating with excitement and curiosity. We hope to see you back in Madrid soon! Tío Tours
Nic was a fantastic guide. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the city and its history, had some fun ways of bringing stories of the past to life and had some great recommendations for places to come back to for food and drink. Highly recommended!
Hi Matthew, thanks for an amazing review. It was a pleasure to have you on the tour. Thanks for partaking with enthusiasm and curiosity. We hope to see you back in Madrid one day! Tío Tours.
You receive very good historical and human interest stories about places you are seeing along with some good recommendations
Hi Bob, thanks for the splendid review. It was delightful to have you and Deb on the tour. Thanks for participating with curiosity and asking many great questions. The highlight has to be the acting that Deb gave us! We hope you enjoy your time in Spain and Portugal. Tío Tours.
This walking tour was an EXTREMELY fun and informative tour. Nick was incredibly friendly and made the entire 2.5hrs feel like I was just walking the city with a friend—or a tio. He had much knowledge and fun tidbits of history and trivia that just showed how much he loved the city. It was well paced and I felt like I got so much out of it. I would easily take any of his tours again, no hesitation
Hi Dolly, thank you so much for a wonderful review. It was a pleasure to have you on the tour. Thanks for being an engaged and curious guest. We hope to see you back in Madrid! Tío Tours
Fun, interactive tour. Great guide. Had a wonderful time. Would absolutely do it again.nick was fantastic. We learned a lot on the tour.
Hi Sherry, thanks for a great review. It was a pleasure to have the team of veterinarians on the tour. Thanks for being active guests and bringing lots of positive energy! Safe travels home. Tío Tours.
Nic is great! He’s friendly, fun, and always keeps the tour engaging with historical context and interesting facts. He also adds little games along the way, which makes everything even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Hi Diego, thanks for the awesome review. It was wonderful to have you and Mika on the tour. Thanks for partaking with such enthusiasm! Enjoy the rest of your time in Spain. Tío Tours.
Really interesting and comprehensive tour. Nick shared lots of fun anecdotes and is a great story teller! Recommend to any one who wants to learn a bit more about the history of Madrid in a more fun interactive way!
Hi Rachel, thanks for a splendid review. It was great to have you on the tour that morning, despite your slight hangover ;) Thanks for being a curious and energetic participant! We hope the rest of your time in Madrid was top tier. Tío Tours.
Great tour! Nik is very good at keeping the explanations lighthearted and interactive, which makes the tour more fun and memorable - I can still recall many of the key points. His props (folder with images and more) also help to that end. The structure is great too: roughly chronological and including a lot of the key attractions, in a dynamic but not too long walking route. We also got to see him adapt the tour to the pace of the group, so he seems versatile. While the explanations don’t go too in depth initially, Nik was able to answer all our questions after the explanation stops, when he also took time to get to know the guests.
Hi Maria, thanks for a great review. It was a pleasure to have you on the tour and get to know you on the way around. Thanks for being patient as this tour was slightly different to the normal, with a large group of non-native speakers. We are glad you had a great time and hope to see you back in Madrid soon! Tío Tours.
