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- Spanish
Explore the origins of Madrid on this 2.5-hour walking tour, and learn the history of the Spanish capital from its foundation by the Muslims to the arrival of the Bourbon Dynasty.
Discover the narrow streets of the Old Town and hear fascinating stories about Madrid history, in lieu of boring facts and figures.
Marvel at the majestic Royal Palace of Madrid.
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Meeting and pickup
Puerta del Sol, right next to the Orange store. The guide will be carrying a green umbrella, so you can easily spot them.
Itinerary
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1Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol is one of the most emblematic and busiest places in the city. Learn about Puerta del Sol Square and its most important spots: Oso and Strawberry Tree, Kilometre Zero and King Charles III
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Plaza Mayor
We will visit Plaza Mayor, one of the best examples of baroque architecture in Spain.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We will visit the Restaurante Sobrino de Botin, the Oldest Restaurant in the World (Guinness World Record certified)
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Mercado San Miguel
Discover the emblematic San Miguel Market and feast your senses
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Plaza de la Villa
This charming square full of tourists today was the heart of the city in the middle ages; here public executions, religious ceremonies or pagan festivals, took place.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena
We will visit the Almudena Cathedral, which was completed at the end of the 20th century This makes it one of the most modern cathedrals in the world.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Royal Palace of Madrid
Discover one of the largest palace in Europe. In total more than three thousand rooms from where the kings of Spain ruled territories ranging from America to the Philippine Islands.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Plaza de Oriente
This beautiful square was designed during the reign of Jose Bonaparte, brother of Napoléon himself. In the center of the square we will admire the monument to King Felipe IV from the 17th century presides over the square.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Teatro Real
We finish our walking tour at the imposing Teatro Real. This Opera House was inaugurated in 1850 by the Queen Isabel II. Since then, it has established itself as the center of musical life in Madrid.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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