Majestic Madrid Walking Tour
Description
This 2.5-hour cultural walking tour leads you through the heart of Madrid, taking in some of the most vibrant parts of the city. Discover Madrid's most iconic buildings, streets and stunning ensembles of early 20th century architecture and learn about major events occurring during the various golden ages of the city’s long history.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide at Plaza Mayor, in front of the Tourist Information Centre.
Be at the centre of the Spanish world at Spain’s Kilometre Zero at Puerta del Sol, the convergence point for Spain’s roads and railways
Stroll along the magnificent Gran Vía, Madrid’s buzzing boulevard filled with shops, theatres and cinemas
Admire the iconic Edificio Metropolis, one of the stunning examples of beaux arts architecture in the city
Stop at the Plaza Callao and hear about the glittering days of Madrid’s cinema boom of the 50s
Finish up the tour by paying your literary respects to Cervantes and some windmill jousting with Don Quixote at the newly renovated Plaza de España.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children up to 13 years old are welcome to join this tour for free. We reserve the right to ask for a valid ID for children joining our tours
- The independent guides who employ us to market their tours have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
Reviews(1,278)
John was the perfect guide! You could tell how passionate he was about Madrid and its history! Would gladly take any tour he leads!
We were only in Madrid for the day, and booked this tour. Sebastian did a great tour, and took us to many of the main sights, and provided an insight into each including their history. We’d definitely recommend doing a walking tour if you’re in Madrid.
Absolutely loved this tour! Our guide was amazing — full of energy, stories, and little insights that really brought Madrid to life. We wandered through streets and hidden corners I’d never have found on my own. The pace was just right, and the tour felt really well thought out. If you’ve done the classic Madrid history tour, this one is a must — full of surprises and hidden gems. Can’t recommend it enough!
We met Sebastian our tour guide in Plaza Mayor and was treated to an amazing insight into Madrid, its history, its its culture and it food. Things we would have missed or not fully understood were brought to life with his deep knowledge and passion for this capital city. My daughter who has travelled throughout Europe recommended SANDEMANs walking tours and having participated in one, I would certainly recommend this one!
I have done Sandman’s Tours in many capital cities and have been very satisfied. BUT Sebastian was a waste of time. Instead of giving us the facts he was more interested in asking who was who and where from. Then we had questions regarding who was married to who, or not. Buy this time we, and others left the tour.
Dear H1865YDbarbarap, Thank you so much for reaching out and sharing your thoughts with us. We truly value your feedback and understand how important your experiences as a loyal SANDEMANs guest are across the many cities you’ve visited. Your perspective is essential in helping us improve and ensure that every visit is special. We appreciate your support and commitment, and we’re here to listen to your needs. We’re truly sorry to hear that your recent experience with Sebastian didn’t meet your expectations. Our goal is to provide informative and engaging tours, and it’s disappointing to learn that this tour didn’t live up to the high standards you’ve come to expect from us. We’ll be addressing your concerns with Sebastian and our team to ensure the balance between interaction and delivering historical facts is improved. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as it helps us to refine our tours and ensure they remain a valuable and enjoyable experience for all our guests. We hope you’ll give us another chance to make it right and join us on a future tour. Thank you again for your feedback and for being part of the SANDEMANs community. Safe travels, Ewelina The SANDEMANs Team
Enrique was extremely knowledgeable, entertaining and engaging. Really knows the history of Madrid! Very receptive to answering all questions.
We loved the tour with Joaquin! We went as a family (2 kids ages 11 and 13), and we all had a blast. Learned a lot and the guide was super engaging for all of us!
I took the Majestic Madrid walking tour with Sebastian in English. Heads down, the best tour I’ve been to so far. Sebastian was able to tell the story of the city and included the group in the story he told, making it a special memory for us all. He was kind with the eldery group members and found ways to make sure they wouldn’t miss the beautiful corners of the city by finding alternative ways of reaching the historical points of Madrid. He also uses technology by showing pictures that make the tour even more dynamic. Sebastian, thank you for sharing your knowledge of this beautiful city and marking a definite connection of me with this country while I learnt about the place my grandfather came from. Hope to find great storytellers like you in my future travels. Highly recommend Sebastians tours. All the best!! Maria de los Milagros.
Wonderful experience and a great way to get to know the city. My husband and I did this tour first thing upon visiting Madrid for the first time. Our guide Sebastian was fun, friendly, and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed all his insights and his recommendations. A great way to get an introduction to the city.
This was a really great and informative tour. Learned a lot about Madrid and its history and Joaquin was extremely knowledgable and personable. Definitely recoommend.
