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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional guide
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The meeting poin is the San Pedro statue, in Plaza de la Armería
What to expect
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Estatua de Francisco de Goya
10 min
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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Fuente de Neptuno
10 min
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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Paseo del Prado
10 min
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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Congreso de Los Diputados
10 min
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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Casa de Cervantes
10 min
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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Plaza De Santa Ana
10 min
You will walk until Santa Ana Square, to know the histories and legends of the romantic period of Madrid.
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Puerta del Sol
10 min
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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Plaza Mayor
10 min
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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Plaza de la Villa
10 min
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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Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena
10 min
You will see also the Almudena Cathedral, the most important religious building of Madrid.
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Royal Palace of Madrid
10 min
Finally, you will end the guided tour at the Royal Palace, the largest in western europe.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Madrid).
Additional Information
- Not recommended for people with serious medical conditions
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Essential Madrid: Walking Tour
Can I cancel Essential Madrid: Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 30 min.
Where does it start?
The meeting poin is the San Pedro statue, in Plaza de la Armería
What's included?
- Professional guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Estatua de Francisco de Goya, Fuente de Neptuno, Paseo del Prado, Congreso de Los Diputados, Casa de Cervantes, Plaza De Santa Ana, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Naturanda Turismo Ambiental
