Tours/Madrid/Madrid Historical Walking Tour
Viator · group up to 25 pax

Madrid Historical Walking Tour

4.9(856)Madrid1 hour
VIATOR4.8(206)TRIPADVISOR5.0(650)

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

Tour Options

English
Russian
English
Portuguese
Private tour
Italian
French
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Itinerary

25 min

Royal Post Office, Bear and Madroño, Tio Pepe, La Mariblanca, Statue Carlos III, Km 0

20 min

Bakery House, Butcher's House, Felipe III Statue, Toledo Street

25 min

The oldest restaurant in the world

10 min

The market is a gastronomic temple, the best Iberian hams and freshest seafood

5 min

Main facades of medieval buildings

Admission not included5 min

Almudena Cathedral

Admission not included15 min

Royal Palace

15 min

Isabel II Square, Royal Theater

Highlights

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

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

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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(856)

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20maryannv
August 5, 2026
Excellent historical tour!

Jean was an excellent guide. Great information and English!! Trip advisor did not confirm with email😢

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FriederikeW42
August 4, 2026
Super

Hello Enrique, hello to Enrique's mom, Yes, son, he is doing quite well, so there is no need to worry. He showed us a lot of the historic center and has a way of telling stories about the buildings, the squares, and the culture as if he were a local from Madrid. So congratulations!!!

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L1979JIdavidh
August 4, 2026
Freddie!!!! Great. Guide.

Perfect. We were fortunate to have a private tour probably because of the heat. But Freddie was such a great guide, he would have been effortless with an additional eight people.

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Norma_G
August 3, 2026
Good tour for your first day in Madrid

It is worth it. Juan was very energetic and knowledgeable. Don’t miss out. Talks about history food music

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T100JNmiab
July 28, 2026
Excellent 10/10 experience with Henrique

It was an incredible experience learning all about Madrid’s history and culture with Henrique! His knowledge and passion for history was so impressive and the energy he brought made the experience what it was, brilliant in every way! I’ve been on many history walking tours throughout Europe, and I must say, Henrique truly stands out as a fantastic guide! 10/10 recommend!

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Solinegibaud
July 26, 2026
Visit to be recommended

Our guide Jean was perfect. The tour was very informative and full of anecdotes that you don't find in books. I highly recommend it.

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Martin_I
July 26, 2026
Amazing tour of Madrid

Freddy was an excellent guide. We had a great time and learnt a lot. We recommend this tour, you will enjoy it.

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Laura_H
July 17, 2026
A Fascinating Journey Through Madrid’s History with Jean

Jean was an outstanding tour guide and made our time in Madrid unforgettable. His knowledge of the city’s history was exceptional, and he explained everything in a way that was both engaging and easy to follow. He did far more than point out landmarks, he masterfully brought Madrid’s development to life by connecting the historical figures, political events, and cultural influences that shaped the city over the centuries. You could tell he has a genuine passion for history, and his storytelling kept our entire group interested from beginning to end. If you’re looking for a tour that gives you a deeper understanding of Madrid rather than just a list of sights, I can’t recommend Jean highly enough. Thank you for such an informative and memorable experience!

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est_v_0y
July 17, 2026
Great experience!

The experience was amazing. We made the tour with Henrique, who introduced us to Madrid with many details and various recommendations. He demonstrated knowledge of the history of the city (and of Spain), precisely what we were wanting to know with the tour. I recommend!

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Luciabarrosrj
July 17, 2026
Lucia Barros

The tour was great, very worth it! It was possible to know the main historical points and Henry, our guide, told lightly and interesting facts of the history of Madrid. Time flew. Super recommend!

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