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A circular sign with text and a map, surrounded by people's feet wearing different shoes. 1
A well-lit, ornate building with a glass facade, surrounded by a cobblestone street and parked motorcycles. 2
A chef preparing food behind a counter with multiple bowls of soup and a basket of bread. 3
A tour guide addressing a group of tourists seated on a stone bench in front of a historic building with classical architecture. 4
A bustling outdoor café area with people sitting at tables, surrounded by colorful buildings with balconies. 5
By Babylon Tours

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,668 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Experience Madrid's History like a local
    • Enjoy a guided highlights tour with a personal touch
    • Take your time while walking around Old Madrid
    • Learn how this country was built
    • Hear about the most scandalous secrets of the Royal Family

Activity location

    • Madrid, ESP

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Petrvs Statue (Saint Peter) at Plaza de la Armería
    • Plaza de la Armería
    • 28013, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain & Canary Islands

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Small Group Option up to 8 guests

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

SAVE Money and book this Small Group Option with up to 8 guests per guide!

Language options: English
Price details
P 3,667.86 x 1 AdultP 3,667.86
Total
Price is P 3,667.86
Until Sat, Oct 3

PRIVATE Madrid - City Center Guided Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Price details
P 36,678.65 x 1 AdultP 36,678.65
Total
Price is P 36,678.65
Until Sat, Oct 3

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional art historian guide
  • Inclusions
    Available Daily
  • Inclusions
    Duration 2 - 2.5 hours
  • Inclusions
    Wheelchair Tour under Request Only
  • Exclusions
    Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Exclusions
    Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Tour price does NOT include luggage or coat storage

Know before you book

    • No large bags or suitcases are allowed in the tour, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security
    • Moderate amount of walking is involved.
    • Occasional closures without previous warning from the monument’s management. When this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative route. In these cases the supplier is unable to provide refunds or discounts
    • Some specific monuments are subject to rules requiring quiet or restricted right to speak inside or specific NO Skip-the-Line. In these cases your guide will provide the information about the monument from outside.
    • Please provide a phone number and email you can be reached at during your trip.
    • This tour has a minimum requirement of 2 participants to run (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if the minimum is not met)
    • Wheelchair tour only available as PRIVATE (guide will not be able to provide a small group tour for guests that require wheelchair)

What you can expect

  • Learn the fascinating history of Madrid on a 2.5-hour walking tour, and travel back in time as you stroll the medieval streets of the historical city center. Marvel at the monuments of Plaza Mayor and admire the Baroque façade of Santa Cruz Palace. See the impressive Almudena Cathedral up close, and learn the curious story about the Casa de la Panaderia (Bakery House) where the city's tourist office is located. Watch the locals going about their everyday life at San Miguel Market. Learn more about the Habsburg rulers of the 16th and 17th centuries, and discover the site of the world's oldest restaurant. Explore the Bourbon history of the city and see main monuments such as the Royal Palace of Madrid and the gardens of Plaza de Oriente. Get a deeper appreciation for the history of notable characters who shaped the history of the city along the way.

Location

Activity location

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    • Madrid, ESP

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Petrvs Statue (Saint Peter) at Plaza de la Armería
    • Plaza de la Armería
    • 28013, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain & Canary Islands