Madrid Best Walking Tour: Old city and Royal sites

4.9
(244 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

- SMALL SEMI-PRIVATE GROUP max 12px
- 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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Metro station: PLAZA DE ESPAÑA, is just 5 minutes walking distance to the meeting point at Calle Ferraz number 22, just in front of the book store "libreria" is written on a green awning. Across the street you will see the park . Location is 5 minutes away from Gran Vía.

End point

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.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    The most impressive panoramic view of Madrid, from the site the city was born in IX century from Debod Temple.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8
    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Mercado San Miguel

    Visit the San Miguel market famous worldwide for its tapas and delicatessen stores.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10
    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
Supplied by BEST MADRID TOURS

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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