Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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No other tour covers as many important landmarks of Madrid as this tour, where the guide will take you inside historical sites, with giant map of Madrid and its walls, expert local guides. A decade of testing, removing, putting on and adjusting, a unique tour of the streets, alleys, corners and recesses of the city has been created and we will show you those hidden secrets.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Personalized attention from your guide after the Tour (forever)
Printed material and teaching tools throughout the route
Link for personalized recommendations What to do in Madrid?
Tips at the End, to Value the Effort of the Guides
Any food or drink
Entries to the sites (not required as we do not enter)
What To Expect
Puerta del Sol
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
Plaza Mayor
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.
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Tour in Spanish
TOUR IN PORTUGUESE
VISIT IN ITALIEN
TOUR IN ENGLISH
VISIT IN FRANÇAIS
Reviews
5,307 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jane and Gillian in Madrid
Jane M,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00A brilliant tour of Madrid old town with Javier. He made it very enjoyable and interesting. Done at a very nice pace in the heat.
Amazing, fun, historical tour!
Christine H,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Paul was our tour guide and he was incredible! We were entertained from start to finish and learned so much along the way while learning to appreciate and understand Madrid history and see some of its best sights. Paul is a great storyteller and his background as a history major really came thru! Even our 9 year old was engaged and learning about this beautiful city we brought him to. This tour is amazing 10 out of 10!!
Lively and engaging tour!
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Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lazlo was enthusiastic and made the tour interesting. He kept everyone engaged throughout. Would recommend.
This is an awesome tour! ...
Maria M,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is an awesome tour! Paul was very knowledgeable and funny. Book this tour you will not regret it!!!
Exceptional tour!
Debbie R,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Exceptional tour with Melissa. She was informative and entertaining. Highly recommended! Do this tour at the start of your trip, Melissa provides some key tourist things you must know. Loved the tour with Melissa, ask for her.
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