Essential Madrid: Walking Tour
Overview
This indispensable route guided by a professional guide will take you to the most iconic places in Madrid, where history and present go hand in hand.
You will start the route from the famous Prado National Museum, immersed in the "Paseo del Prado", an ancient garden where you will admire some famous monuments like the Neptune fountain.
Then, you will walk through the streets of the city to know the history of the Romantic Madrid of the 19th century and some famous neighborhoods like the Letters quarter or the Austrias quarter.
You will continue the tour visiting the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor squares, as well as the old city hall and some old churches such as the Almudena Cathedral, the most important religious building of Madrid.
The guided tour will end at the Royal Palace, official residence of the Kings of Spain.
A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to operate.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Plaza de España
9, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón
23, 28014 Madrid, Spain
What To Expect
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Estatua de Francisco de Goya
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fuente de Neptuno
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Paseo del Prado
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Congreso de Los Diputados
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Casa de Cervantes
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza De Santa Ana
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Puerta del Sol
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza Mayor
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de la Villa
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Palace of Madrid
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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 people with serious medical conditions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Activity code: C-8512P84
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