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Madrid Best Walking Tour: Old city and Royal sites

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Madrid, Spain

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

- OFFICIAL CERTIFIED LOCAL GUIDE
- 100% REFUND IF NOT SATISFIED
- Free for Kids under 10
-This is the most complete walking tour of its kind, including Debod Temple.

What's Included

  • Official Local guide
  • Transfers to starting location not included
  • Inside visits to buildings or museums
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Meeting Location

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Calle de Ferraz
22, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain

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Plaza Mayor
2-22, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain

The main central square of Madrid, perfect place to get into the nearby the Metro, pick a bus or a cab to return to your hotel, or continue shopping in the many stores of the area.

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Templo de Debod

The Debod Temple, a jewel of the Nile brought to Madrid stone to stone to rebuild in Europe a complete Egyptian Temple saved from the Aswan Damm construction. It's more than 2.220 years old and was consecrated to the god Amon.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Parque del Oeste

The most impressive panoramic view of Madrid, from the site the city was born in IX century from Debod Temple.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Plaza De Espana

The most important Square of in the west side of the city, were stands the statue tribute to Don Quixote and its writer Miguel de Cervantes.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Plaza de Oriente

Discover this amazing monumental and garden square, it contains the collection of 20 sculptures of the ancient visigoth kings of Spain carved in stone, flanked by the Royal Opera House and the Royal palace and at it's center the equestrian bronze sculpture of the King Philip IV, designed by Galileo Galilei and Velázquez.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena

From the outside square we will describe the majestic Neogothic Cathedral of Madrid and his surrounding landscape.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Royal Palace of Madrid

Visit the outside of Madrid Royal Palace, the official residence of Kings of Spain.Our oficial guide will explain to you the impressive historical and artistic heritage that is part of this huge palace.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Calle Mayor

A historical walk from old Madrid main street, through the old stone pavemented streets, squares and narrow alleys that compose the XV century Hasburgs quarter.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Plaza de la Villa

The heart of ancient Madrid is this old town square which contains the city hall " Plaza de la Villa" With it's historical buildings and the statue of Álvaro de Bazán the Grand admiral of the Spanish Armada.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mercado San Miguel

Visit the San Miguel market famous worldwide for its tapas and delicatessen stores.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Plaza Mayor

"Plaza Mayor" is the main square of the old city, location of medieval tournaments, inquisition trials, and even bullfights, at it's centre a equestrian statue of Philip III of Spain, it's surrounded of restaurants and tapas bar, amongst them the oldest taverns of the world.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madrid Best Walking Tour: Old city and Royal sites?

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

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

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