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Tours/Madrid/Essential Madrid: Walking Tour

Essential Madrid: Walking Tour

3.5(30)Madrid1h 30min
VIATOR1.2(5)TRIPADVISOR4.0(25)
Essential Madrid: Walking Tour
Essential Madrid: Walking Tour
Essential Madrid: Walking Tour
Essential Madrid: Walking Tour
Essential Madrid: Walking Tour
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Essential Madrid: Walking Tour
Essential Madrid: Walking Tour
Essential Madrid: Walking Tour
Essential Madrid: Walking Tour
Essential Madrid: Walking Tour
Essential Madrid: Walking Tour
Essential Madrid: Walking Tour
Essential Madrid: Walking Tour
Essential Madrid: Walking Tour

At a glance

Duration
1h 30min
Price from
$17 / person
Location
Madrid, Spain
Rating
3.5 / 5 · 30 reviews
Languages
EN, EN, ES, ES
Group
Small group, up to 30
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Naturanda Turismo Ambiental
Meeting point
The meeting poin is Naturanda office

Description

This indispensable route guided by a professional guide will take you to the most iconic places in Madrid, where history and present go hand in hand. You will start the route from the famous Prado National Museum, immersed in the "Paseo del Prado", an ancient garden where you will admire some famous monuments like the Neptune fountain. Then, you will walk through the streets of the city to know the history of the Romantic Madrid of the 19th century and some famous neighborhoods like the Letters quarter or the Austrias quarter. You will continue the tour visiting the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor squares, as well as the old city hall and some old churches such as the Almudena Cathedral, the most important religious building of Madrid. The guided tour will end at the Royal Palace, official residence of the Kings of Spain. A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to operate.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
11:15 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:00 PM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 18+)
$17
Child (ages 4–17)
$7
Infant (ages 0–3)
Free

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.

Tour Options

Tour in English
Tour in Spanish

Itinerary

Estatua de Francisco de Goya
Admission not included10 min

Meet the guide at the monument to Goya in order to organize the group and provide devices to hear the guide clearly.

Fuente de Neptuno
Admission not included10 min

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.

Paseo del Prado
10 min

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.

Congreso de Los Diputados
Admission not included10 min

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.

Casa de Cervantes
Admission not included10 min

Than you will know the Cervantes house, the place where the most famous spanish writer, Miguel de Cervantes, lived and died.

Plaza De Santa Ana
Admission not included10 min

You will walk until Santa Ana Square, to know the histories and legends of the romantic period of Madrid.

Puerta del Sol
10 min

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.

Plaza Mayor
10 min

Than you will know Plaza Mayor, one of the most famous squares of the city, and the heart of the so called Austrias neighborhood.

Plaza de la Villa
10 min

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.

Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena
Admission not included10 min

You will see also the Almudena Cathedral, the most important religious building of Madrid.

Royal Palace of Madrid
Admission not included10 min

Finally, you will end the guided tour at the Royal Palace, the largest in western europe.

What's included

Included
Professional guide
Not included
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

3.5
30 reviews
5
16
4
3
3
0
2
2
1
9

How it compares in Madrid

  • Starting price $17 is 75% below the typical $69 for tours of similar length in Madrid

Excurgo comparison of 1,714 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people with serious medical conditions

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Essential Madrid: Walking Tour take?

Essential Madrid: Walking Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 11 stops.

How much does Essential Madrid: Walking Tour cost?

Prices start at $17 per person for this Madrid experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Essential Madrid: Walking Tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:15 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:00 PM.

How much does Essential Madrid: Walking Tour cost for children?

Children aged 4–17 pay from $7, adults from $17. Infants go free.

Can I cancel Essential Madrid: Walking Tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is The meeting poin is Naturanda office. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Essential Madrid: Walking Tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN, EN, ES, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(30)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

$17/ person
3.5(30)
Duration1h 30min
LanguagesEN, EN, ES
ConfirmationInstant
Check availability on Viator →
Booked and paid on Viator.com
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

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

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