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Outstanding
Sebastian was outstanding. His knowledge and presentation of the history was second to none. Highly recommend.
Welcome to Madrid Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $38 / person
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 109 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Lexi Walking Tours
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide by the fountain in Plaza de la Provincia, they'll be carrying a Lexi Walking Tours tote bag
Description
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. This English language tour starts close to the Plaza Mayor and ends at the glorious Royal Palace, we'll stroll down charming streets to see the sights of the oldest part of town and discover 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. Join us to spend fun couple of hours falling in love with Madrid and getting recommendations from your new local friends!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 14+)
- $38
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Plaza Mayor
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
Plaza De Puerta Cerrada
Start to explore the food, drink and socialising traditions of Madrid from wall jumping locals to one of the world's most important restaurants
Plaza de la Villa
See hundreds of years of architecture together in one beautiful square
Calle Mayor
Beautiful buildings and more of Madrid's unique history
Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena
Observe the unusual and striking Almudena cathedral
Plaza de Oriente
End the tour with a magnificent viewpoint and hear the wild story of the royal palace
What's included
Included
Map of recommendations
Expert guide
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
109 reviews
How it compares in Madrid
- Starting price $38 is 45% below the typical $69 for tours of similar length in Madrid
Excurgo comparison of 1,709 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
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 Welcome to Madrid Walking Tour take?
Welcome to Madrid Walking Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Welcome to Madrid Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $38 per person for this Madrid experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Welcome to Madrid Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel Welcome to 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 Meet your guide by the fountain in Plaza de la Provincia, they'll be carrying a Lexi Walking Tours tote bag. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Welcome to Madrid Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Welcome to Madrid Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 109 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Lexi Walking Tours.
Reviews(109)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
B
A walking tour with a twist
A very different type of experience with Lexi - she tells the ‘story behind the story’ historically in a light and fun way, she is so enthusiastic! Also she gave us all a massive amount of information to take away she has gathered over her career - so helpful, thanks Lexi.
1
Madrid day 1
This walking tour with Lexi is a must do when you arrive in Madrid. We learned some cool historical facts and some funny ones too while we visited sites in the city.
4
Fantastic Lexi tour
Every city should have a Lexi. Fantastic, insightful, enjoyable tour. Lexi made sense of Madrid for us. She loves Madrid and her knowledge of the City (not just what is in the books) is impressive. Great value for money in itself, and the additional resources you can access (not just of Madrid) make it really cheap in comparison to others. The tour was well-paced and she ensured we were in the shade where possible, and well-watered. The group was just the right size and she ensured everyone could hear her and see what was important. There was even a photo that she took and gave us of our party with a wonderful scenic backdrop. I have never taken the time to write a review before, but it / she was that good.
T
Lexi is superb
Lexi is fabulous!! Entertaining, knowledgeable historian, professional, and fun. We learned so much not only about the history but also restaurants and things to do. I would highly recommend her for your tour ! Lisa
C
Do This Day 1 in Madrid
A MUST DO!! Take this tour your first day in Madrid no matter what - jet lagged or not. This tour will help you understand Madrid and you will have a far better stay because of it. It helps you understand why Madrid is where it is and why it exists. Lexi is phenomenal and made learning so much fun! I loved this tour!! I hate organized tours and I absolutely LOVED this tour!! It is a gentle easy walk and easy to do even on the hottest of hot days of summer days. If you do one thing in Madrid do this quick easy and highly informative tour. It gave us a baseline to enjoy the rest of our Madrid and Spain visit. Do not skip doing this specific tour your first day in Madrid.
M
Incredible tour - highly recommend!
Lexi is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this tour!!! If you want to learn something new, have a good laugh, and meet a new friend on the ground, then this tour is for you. I literally cannot say enough wonderful things about this tour. I have been on many tours in many city and this was by far my favorite. This is a small business that provides a quality product. If you don’t know if this tour is for you let me tell you now — it is. Book it. You won’t regret it. Even if you hate history and walking (which would be a wild choice to be reading this review) I would still tell you to book it. The resources that Lexi will provide you will blow your mind and make your trip in Spain so much easier to navigate.
K
Sebastian the Magnificent
My wife and I have been on many tours with excellent guides. Sebastian ranks among the very best. Knowledgeable, funny, and creative, he brought history to life in a memorable and entertaining way. We will long remember his talented presentation. He even remembered both of us the next day when we ran into him the next day. We are grateful for his expertise. Art and KW
C
Too much talk and not enough walk
Too much talk and not enough walk. This tour would be more interesting if you got to see more. The guide would talk for a long time and then move you a short distance and then talk again for a long time. A lot of standing in the heat. Would not recommend unless you have a keen desire to know the early history of Madrid and not see much. The guide is very nice, friendly and certainly knows her history.
R
Nice but too long, the...
Nice but too long, the tour guide is amazing and very informative, I like the way that we started the tour and the city secrete
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