Madrid - Medieval to Modern Walking Tour (English)

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

*IMPORTANT* The fee paid with at the point of purchase is simply a reservation fee. Tío Tours works on a donation basis, so feel free to pay whatever you think the activity was worth at the end of the tour. Your donation keeps the activity alive!

Starting in front of the regal Royal Palace of Madrid, the Madrid - Medieval to Modern (Walking Tour) is about to walk you through magical, marvelous Madrid, one fascinating story at a time.

Journey with your native English speaking guide as we discover and reveal many of the city's most iconic landmarks.

The tour will utilise the streets as a canvas to paint a picture of all the curious and crazy activities undertaken by Madrileños, naughty and nice, over the city's many storied years.

The tour won't even really end when we part ways. You’ll have learned so many interesting things about the city that you’ll be keeping your eyes peeled during the rest of your stay in Madrid (that we can guarantee)!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

2 hour and 30 minute walking tour of Madrid.

There are no purchasing opportunities or opportunities to enter any of the attractions seen on tour.

What To Expect

Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena

We discuss the curiosities of the Almudena Cathedral, and how it's creation is intrinsically linked to the Spanish way of doing things.

5 minutes • Admission Not Included

Royal Palace of Madrid

Immerse yourself in the history of the Royal Palace of Madrid. Meet the interesting characters involved in it's creation, and understand how it's used in the modern day. You may even sneak a glimpse of the king (glimpse of the king not guaranteed)!

5 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Madrid - Medieval to Modern Walking Tour (English)

Reviews

5.00

45 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommend! He knows so much and was very easy going, made the tour fun and educational.
martaed2025,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our time with Nic was awesome. He was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about this history of Madrid. He gave us great suggestions to food and places to check out, had we had more time we would have taken him up on those. We learned so much about this beautiful City.
50 days and still amazed by this city
JoeCit914,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have been in Madrid for 50 days and today on the 51st day we took the tour with Nick and we learned new info about the city as well as seeing new barrios and streets that we have walked past a dozen times. I think this tour should be taken by every visitor and resident of the city
We had all our questions answered!
W3873VDesthero,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An excellent tour with Nick, my boys aged 10 and 13 said it was their highlight of the trip, and they don't like walking so that is high praise! We learnt so much about Madrid, it history, architecture and landmark, we would definately recommend this tour!
Absolute banging free walking tour
Wyatt C,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was definitely one of the best walking tours I’ve done whilst travelling Europe, Nic is a really fun and great bloke and when it comes to showing his knowledge and love for the city he’s really entertaining and knowledgeable about its vast history and culture, would absolutely recommend to anyone coming to the Madrid for the first time. Top tier mate 👍
A great walking tour in Madrid
Ingrid d,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What an amazing way to get to know Madrid. Tio Tours is highly recommended, and I left far more in tune with the city than when I arrived.
Best walking tour
honestjhohn,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I used many walking tours in Europe and this was one of the best by far. Nic managed to make a small group to a fun and informative. So easy to communicate and get involved. His acting gift made it to be so much fun left lasting impression. It honestly exceeded my expectations, even first in the morning on my first day of visit after a night with lack of sleep. I already felt like a local. Nic's recommendations made the rest of my stay in Madrid more productive and enjoyable.
History comes alive & engaging in this walking tour!
lioncity1214,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tio walking tour of Madrid under the guide Nick was informative, fun & engaging. Nick presented heavy history in an engaging & interactive manner with a touch of humour! He is well prepared with even props and engaged tour participants with acting part of the history! Tour is fun with lots of fun facts & quizzes! Thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Highly recommended!
One of a kind walking tour
Stavkd,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is not just another walking tour, I highly recommend taking it. Nic is very knowledgeable, charming and funny, and gives a one of a kind experience. He knows the inner treasures of the city and can help you distinguish between the hidden gems and the tourist traps. You won’t regret taking tio tours.
Fabulous walking tour of Madrid
briancH5844UD,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous tour of the old town of Madrid with a very knowledgeable and engaging guide! Well worth the time and a handsome tip.
Coolest city tour in Madrid
KaanE62,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great time with Nick(Tio), he is very knowledgeable about the city but also manages to make it interactive and fun. We were 5 friends and had a super cool experience with him recommended.