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Essential Madrid: Private Walking tour

8 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 8 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Madrid, Spain
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On average, this is booked 27 (0) days in advance.

1 hour 50 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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French, Italian, Spanish
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Overview

Welcome to the most iconic places in Madrid! This indispensable route, guided by a professional guide, will take you throughout the history and present of the city.

We will start our route from the Prado National Museum, located in the Paseo del Prado, a beautiful garden adorned with ancient monuments like the Neptune fountain. As we walk around we will learn about the Romantic Madrid of the 19th century, which will take us to some of the most famous and historic neighborhoods such as the Letters quarter, the Austrias quarter and more.

Next, we will visit the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor squares, two of the most emblematic places in Madrid. We will also go to the old city hall, and explore some of the oldest churches such as the Almudena Cathedral.

Finally, the tour will end at the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Spanish royal family. There, we will admire the palace and its gardens.

Don't miss the chance to explore the most iconic places in Madrid!

What's Included

  • Professional guide

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup point
    Pickup details

    The meeting point is directly at the reception of your hotel(valid only for hotels in the center of Madrid)

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    Estatua de Francisco de Goya

    Meet the guide at the monument to Goya in order to organize the group and provide devices to hear the guide clearly.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Fuente de Neptuno

    Accompanied by a professional guide, your first step will be the majestic Neptune fountain, right at the middle of Cánovas del Castillo square, surrounded by important buildings.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Paseo del Prado

    Than you will enjoy a pleasant walk through the famous Paseo del Prado, an old garden rich of vegetation, monuments and buildings, where the Prado National Museum is located.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Congreso de Los Diputados

    Your next stop will be the building where the Congress of Deputies is located, the headquarter of one of the two Chambers of the Spanish General Courts.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Casa de Cervantes

    Than you will know the Cervantes house, the place where the most famous spanish writer, Miguel de Cervantes, lived and died.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Plaza De Santa Ana

    You will walk until Santa Ana Square, to know the histories and legends of the romantic period of Madrid.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Puerta del Sol

    You will continue your visit going to the famous Puerta del Sol, known for the statue of the Bear and the Arbutus and the clock from which the end-year chimes ring.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Plaza Mayor

    Than you will know Plaza Mayor, one of the most famous squares of the city, and the heart of the so called Austrias neighborhood.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Plaza de la Villa

    You will continue your tour walking through the oldest corners of Madrid and small streets full of history, where you will see the Plaza de la Villa, that was the center of the Medieval period of the city.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena

    You will see also the Almudena Cathedral, the most important religious building of Madrid.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Royal Palace of Madrid

    Finally, you will end the guided tour at the Royal Palace, the largest in western europe.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for people with serious medical conditions
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Essential Madrid: Private Walking tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-8512P104

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    • Professional guide

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for people with serious medical conditions
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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