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Essential Madrid: Walking Tour

14 Reviews 3.71 out of 5 stars Based on 14 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Madrid, Spain

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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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.

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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Palacio
Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

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Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón
23, 28014 Madrid, Spain

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Estatua de Francisco de Goya

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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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fuente de Neptuno

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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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paseo del Prado

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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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Congreso de Los Diputados

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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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa de Cervantes

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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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza De Santa Ana

You will walk until Santa Ana Square, to know the histories and legends of the romantic period of Madrid.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Puerta del Sol

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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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza Mayor

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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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de la Villa

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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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena

You will see also the Almudena Cathedral, the most important religious building of Madrid.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Palace of Madrid

Finally, you will end the guided tour at the Royal Palace, the largest in western europe.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for people with serious medical conditions
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Essential Madrid: Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-8512P84

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