Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace
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.
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Itinerary
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
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.
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.
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.
An experience that you must live, a Flamenco show, we will present you a wonderful Tablao in the historic center
We will introduce you to the oldest centenary business in Madrid, showing you the tunnel that is connected to the Royal Palace.
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.
The majestic Cathedral of Madrid, consecrated by Pope John Paul II. Royal wedding venue and more.
The incomparable Royal Palace and we will climb a hill to observe the Mirador with the best views of Madrid.
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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(7,335)
Michele was an outstanding tour guide , we learned a great deal about the history of Madrid! This tour was a great way to get oriented on our first trip here. Michele also had tips on other sights, places to eat, and local happenings. I highly recommend! It is a free tour so people should be aware of the need to tip - this was explained before we started.
We have had the greatest time in Madrid and Javier’s tour is the highlight of our time here. My kids and I were impressed with all his knowledge but also his ability to connect and share his passion for his country’s history. Most wonderful energy! Javier also shared tips and recommendations for the rest of our trip helping us to have a great time in beautiful Spain. We highly recommend Javier. My boys became more interested in history after his tour and started investigating online about certain historical events he mentioned during the tour. Thank you Javier for the gift of curiosity in my boys! I am very grateful for you!
Perfect tour to start with exploring Madrid, great guide Javier, interesting storyteller…
Amazing tour! Everything was well organized, the atmosphere was fantastic, and we learned so much about Madrid. Javier is an outstanding guide—friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and passionate about the city. He made the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend this tour!
Wow- what a fantastic tour! Javier was outstanding, from the moment he contacted us personally the day before to ensure we knew how to find meeting spot, to the tour itself, where he brought the history of Madrid to life. His unique and delightful presentation appealed to all group members, young and old and in between! Provided us all with a fabulous list of tips for Madrid food, flamenco, etc afterwards too. Probably the best tour we have been on ( and we have been on many!).
If you have the chance to take a tour with Javier, do it. He is, without a doubt, the best tour guide I’ve ever had. His motto is to make history fun, and he absolutely delivers. Instead of overwhelming you with dates and facts, he tells stories in a way that makes everything click. I wasn’t just listening. I was actually remembering what he taught us, which is incredibly rare. What I loved most was how he sparked my curiosity. After the tour, I found myself searching for the people and events he talked about because I genuinely wanted to learn more. That’s the sign of an amazing teacher. I’ve traveled a lot and usually take photos of landmarks and later ask ChatGPT to explain their history. But Javier shared fascinating local stories, little known details, and cultural insights that I would never have discovered on my own. Those are the things that truly bring a place to life. He was entertaining, passionate, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. If you think history tours are boring, Javier will completely change your mind. I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Sasha was great! The best by far! With his friendliness and preparation, he enchanted us and made us passionate about Madrid!
All the information was very interesting, the guide always tried to keep us in the shade
Andrés very nice guide everything perfect
Javier was the best guide we have ever had and we have done many walking tours over the years. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about Madrid. He delivers the information in a fun & entertaining manner. We feel so fortunate to have had him as our guide.
