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Great guide for Madrid tour
Glenn was an excellent guide, very professional with the ability to provide context to historical events. Highly recommended.
Madrid Historical Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 20min
- Price from
- $3 / person
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 908 reviews
- Languages
- DE, RU, PT, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 25
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Sol Tours Madrid
- Meeting point
- We wait for you at Puerta del Sol, by the fountain. Opposite the old Royal Post Office House (the only clock building on top). Locate the boys with the burgundy umbrella
Description
Join our fascinating tour where you will learn and get to know Madrid in the most fun way and be seduced by the stories that keep every corner of this beautiful city. Nothing better than to tour the city with your expert guide to get to know these places where you can taste typical dishes, historical places and monuments, etc. Note: this is a free tour. The payment you make now corresponds to the rate of this platform. Guide payment is not included
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8 times a day, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 18–60)
- $3
- Senior (ages 61–90)
- $3
- Youth (ages 12–17)
- $2
- Child (ages 3–11)
- Free
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 6:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 7:28 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Puerta del Sol
Royal Post Office, Bear and Madroño, Tio Pepe, La Mariblanca, Statue Carlos III, Km 0
Plaza Mayor
Bakery House, Butcher's House, Felipe III Statue, Toledo Street
The oldest restaurant in the world
Mercado San Miguel
The market is a gastronomic temple, the best Iberian hams and freshest seafood
Plaza de la Villa
Main facades of medieval buildings
Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena
Almudena Cathedral
Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace
Teatro Real
Isabel II Square, Royal Theater
What's included
Included
Personalized attention of your guide after the Tour (forever)
Link to personalized recommendations What to do in Madrid?
Printed material and teaching tools throughout the route
Local Guide
Not included
Tips to the guide
It's a free tour. The payment you make now corresponds to the rate of this platform
Entries to the sites (not required as we do not enter)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
908 reviews
How it compares in Madrid
- No. 41 by number of reviews among 1,709 tours in Madrid
- Starting price $3 is 95% below the typical $69 for tours of similar length in Madrid
Excurgo comparison of 1,709 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 Madrid Historical Walking Tour take?
Madrid Historical Walking Tour lasts about 2h 20min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Madrid Historical Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $3 per person for this Madrid experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 7 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Madrid Historical Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 8 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
How much does Madrid Historical Walking Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay nothing, adults from $3. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Madrid Historical 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 We wait for you at Puerta del Sol, by the fountain. Opposite the old Royal Post Office House (the only clock building on top). Locate the boys with the burgundy umbrella. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Madrid Historical Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, RU, PT, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 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 All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(908)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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An historical view of Madrid ending with the arrival of the King.
This was a very interesting walk which ended with the arrival of the King and President Macron at the Royal Palace of Madrid. Brilliant timing by our guide, Henrique. The walk gave a feel for the centre of Madrid looking at the history of its development over the centuries. Henrique was very knowledgeable and open to discussion on a range of points of detail. He was also considerate of his audience and concerned for their comfort and interest. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Great experience- must do!
Henrique was a great guide and full of knowledge, fun and enthusiasm. We were just three of us in total which meant he could deep dive on some of our stops. He is like a walking encyclopedia! Really great way to spend an evening and would thoroughly recommend. Please consider generosity in yr tipping because these guys really work hard to make it special.
J
Madrid walking tour.
Nuncia was an excellent guide. She took us to many popular ,and Interesting places that were varied. Thank you it was really good.
L
Great walking tour.
Freddie was a great guide - perfect english, loads of enthusiasm, lots of amusing details and facts. It wasn't a problem but I paid Tripadviser £3 or something but it was stated at the start and finish that the guide lives off tips and the expected payment is £20-25 Euros. Just so you know to bring the cash. Anyway, I learned a LOT about Spain, and we saw all of the middle of the city, including a bar with some (optional) sweet shots, an (optional) squid sandwich place, and soem great architecture. Two hours of walking, but the time zoomed by.
C
Highly recommend
Highly recommend this tour, Henrique was a great guide!!!
T
Glenn was a great guide.
Our guide Glenn was very good. Very personable, knowledgeable and helpful. His English is very good too and very easy to understand. He also made sure to involve the group in the tour so we all got the most out of it. Thanks again Glenn.
D
Historic Madrid.
Everything very good. The best part was the guide.
2
Excellent tour with the Brazilian guide Henrique!
We had a great experience with the guide Henrique. It was a real history lesson, with very interesting curiosities about the city! He left us free to do the tour at our own pace and was very attentive the whole time
B
Awesome
Glenn our guide was fantastic, so knowledgeable & informative & had a great sense of humour & as we took the English tour he proved impeccable English, would definitely recommend to anyone
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