Madrid Walking Tour – Explore the Heart of the Spanish Capital
Madrid Walking Tour - Plaza Mayor

Private Madrid Walking Tour

3 Hours
  • Private local guide
  • English
  • 3 Hours - Start time is flexible
  • City Excursion
  • Your Hotel Entrance
  • 12

Private Madrid Walking Tour – Explore the Heart of the Spanish Capital

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On this Madrid Old Town Walking Tour, you’ll explore the city’s most historic and atmospheric neighborhood. Stroll along narrow streets and lively plazas where Madrid’s past and present collide, and discover the castizo heart of the capital—the authentic Madrid where locals still live, work, and gather today.

Visit the Historic Habsburg District

Known as Madrid de los Austrias, this historic quarter flourished under the Habsburg dynasty in the 16th and 17th centuries. The legacy of that era remains in elegant palaces, ornate façades, and grand plazas that still shape the city’s identity. With your local expert, you’ll uncover the stories of this fascinating period, while also discovering hidden corners and little-known legends.

Madrid Old Town Walking Tour itinerary

Your guided walk includes the district’s most emblematic landmarks and authentic local stops:

  • Plaza de Oriente – a grand square framed by gardens and monuments.
  • Royal Palace (outside) – the official residence of Spain’s monarchs, admired from the outside.
  • Almudena Cathedral (inside) – explore the interior of Madrid’s iconic cathedral.
  • Plaza de la Villa – one of the city’s oldest squares, surrounded by historic civic buildings.
  • San Miguel Market (inside) – step into this vibrant food market filled with tapas and local specialties.
  • Casa Botín (outside) – see the world’s oldest restaurant, famous since 1725.
  • Plaza Mayor – Madrid’s most famous square, lined with elegant arcades.
  • Puerta del Sol – the bustling heart of Madrid and kilometer zero of Spain.

Highlights

  • Private tour makes it exclusive for your group
  • See Madrid’s most iconic squares including Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza de Oriente
  • Admire the Royal Palace from the outside and step inside the Almudena Cathedral
  • Experience local life at San Miguel Market and Casa Botín
  • Get a complete introduction to Madrid’s history, traditions, and daily life

What's Included

  • Private expert guide
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop-off service (if hotel located in city center)

What's Not Included

  • Monument entry fees
  • Gratuities for guide (optional)

What to Bring

  • Comfortable clothes/shoes
  • Light Jacket
  • Sunglasses & Sunscreen
    From €150
    / Adult
      • Private Tour
      • Daily departures
      • Local Guides
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