Madrid Old City Guided Walking Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Madrid, Spain

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Stroll the streets and squares of the Spanish capital on this 2.5 hour semi-private (8 guest maximum) guided walking tour , discovering the secrets of Madrid’s old city. Your guide will lead you through the most iconic locations in Madrid, peeling back the history and characters that have marked them over the centuries.

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1. Royal Palace of Madrid
You will start your tour by visiting the beautiful Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family. Although having been a home to the Kings of Spain from Charles III to Alfonso XIII, today it is only used for state ceremonies.
2. Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena
We will then make our way to the Almudena Cathedral, a Catholic Church consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993. You will also see the Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena, a museum that is part of the church.
3. Arab Wall
Next we will visit the Muslim Walls of Madrid, also known as the Arab Walls, located on the road Cuesta de la Vega. The walls are probably the oldest construction surviving in the city, and their construction is linked to the origin of Madrid.
4. Calle Mayor
After this we will walk along the Calle Mayor, a centric street in Madrid starting in the Puerta de Sol and ending at the Cuesta de la Vega. Created in the Middle ages, this road became the main thoroughfare of the city in the Early Modern Period.
5. Plaza de la Villa
Along the Calle Mayor we will see the Plaza de la Villa we will see the Plaza de la Villa, one of Madrid’s best-preserved monuments. Located in the historical zone next to the Puerta del Sol Gate it is one of the main medieval centres of Madrid.
6. La Latina
You will then walk through La Latina, a historic neighbourhood in the centre of downtown Madrid. The area occupies much of the oldest section of Madrid and is filled with small narrow streets for you to explore.
7. Plaza de la Paja
A major marketplace during the 13th and 14th century, Plaza de la Paja is known for its crowed streets pulsing with life. However, one can find small moments of serenity in the most surprising places. The square is an idea place to have a drink or bite to eat while admiring beautiful architecture that spans several centuries.
8. Plaza de los Carros Madrid
Plaza de los Carros is a nice little square with a lovely fountain. Here you can enjoy a nice drink and and take in the buzzing atmosphere.
9. Plaza De Puerta Cerrada
Following on you will then see the Plaza de Puerta Cerrada, located in the La Latina neighbourhood of the historic center of the Spanish city of Marid. Built on a medieval Islamic fort, the La Latina neighbourhood is city’s oldest and one of its liveliest.
10. Tablao Flamenco Arco de Cuchilleros
Afterwards you will see the Arco de Cuchilleros, a well-known historical archway with stairs leading to the 16th century Plaza Mayor, arguably the most famous plaza in Marid. Well-known historical archway with stairs leading to the prominent, 16th-century Plaza Mayor.
11. Mercado San Miguel
Afterwards you will visit the Mercado San Miguel, located in the heart of the city centre, next to the historic Plaza Mayor. This historic market is not only considered beautiful but is full of food from all around the country.
12. Plaza Mayor
We will then head to Plaza Mayor, a grand arcaded square in the centre of Madrid. First build during the Habsburg period of Philipp III’s reign, it was once the centre of old Madrid, and is very popular with locals and tourists alike today.
13. Real Casa de Postas
Following, you will see the Real Casa de Postas, an administrative building, neoclassical in style which was the home to the telegraph service offices of the National Police force until it was bought by Madrid’s Regional Government in 1985.
14. Puerta del Sol
Getting to the end of our tour, we will visit Puerta del Sol, a bustling square in the center of Madrid and one of the city’s most famous sites. It is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads and also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year.

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Posted By : 628patriciat
Enrique provided us with a lovely walking tour of Central Madid. He was passionate and knowledgeable of the history of the buildings. In addition, Enrique gave us his personal reviews for our additional days of our stay in and around Madrid
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 18:13:59

Posted By : 745andrewh
Alex was a great guide and really engaging. His knowledge was excellent, the stops were all interesting, and the pace of the walk and the information was perfect
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 11:04:32

Posted By : darrenmanning08
Our guide Alex was brilliant. We only had four people in total on the tour which made for brilliant interaction with our guide who provided a brilliant backdrop to what we were seeing.

We would thoroughly recommend the tour, it left us with a far better understanding of the history of both Spain and Madrid itself
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 03:48:28

Posted By : Go530208
Perfect! Our tour guide, Ana Munoz was knowledgeable, pleasant, and fun as she presented the focal points of Old Madrid. Ana even gave suggestions for great places to eat and shops to revisit later. We had a wonderful time!
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 10:57:13

Posted By : tschierling2018
Ana was knowledgeable and fun. The tour packed in a lot of interesting history and culture and was a great way to get an introduction to Madrid.
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 10:54:11

Posted By : Raysidence
Ana Muñoz is friendly and very knowledgeable. Great insight into history, art, food, and culture. We all felt very at ease asking her questions. Gracias, Ana.
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Posted On : 2024-05-24 11:44:08

Posted By : 791vandar
The tour was very informative. Our tour guide Jake was very educated on Spanish history, influences, architecture, basically what you would want to know about the local area. In addition, he provided excellent suggestions on a local cuisine. After the tour we went back to one of the places and had a wonderful lunch. Thank you, Jake, for a great time!
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Posted On : 2024-05-23 11:34:52

Posted By : kaitlinm305
This tour was fantastic! Our guide, Jake, was incredibly knowledgeable and provided great recommendations! Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-23 09:55:22

Posted By : R2711KDsallye
We had a fabulous time. Beatriz was a brilliant guide. She was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and we had a lot of fun and learned a lot about Madrid.
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Posted On : 2024-05-22 12:02:58

Posted By : jasontW8511ZH
We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Sergio. He was very interesting, friendly and informative and gave us lots of tips on neighbourhoods and restaurants to visit. Thanks to Sergio, we shall certainly be back!
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Posted On : 2024-05-21 14:13:15