Madrid Essential: Free Walking City Tour

Madrid Essential: Free Walking City Tour

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Discover Madrid's vibrant history and iconic landmarks on our Free Walking City Tour. Tailored routes, passionate guides, and exciting neighborhoods await your exploration!

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Highlights

Explore Madrid's charming historic center on foot
Learn the history of Madrid, from the Moors to the Romans to the present day
Discover what tapas are and why there is a bear in the main city square
See the largest palace in Western Europe

Description

Uncover Madrid's captivating history, legends, and hidden tales on our 2.5 HRS free walking city tour. Explore the oldest part of the city, witnessing iconic landmarks and discovering the evolution of this vibrant capital. Departing from Puerta del Sol, our passionate guides ensure an engaging journey, showcasing not just history but also Madrid's artistic side, popular nightlife spots, and modern architecture. Embark on a 2.5-hour adventure, immersing yourself in the dynamic energy of the Spanish capital! Some of the places you'll visit in this tour are: • Puerta del Sol and its monuments (main square in Madrid) • 0 km • Arenal street • Oldest churro place in town • Plaza Isabel II • Royal Theater • Royal Palace • Almudena Cathedral (the main cathedral in the city) • Oldest neighborhood • Botín restaurant • Plaza Mayor • And much more Guides work on a tips-only basis, but they never pressure you to leave a gratuity. Feel free to tip what you can afford and what you feel the tour was worth! Want to keep exploring Madrid? Don't worry, we offer the Madrid Highlights: Free Walking City Tour every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 5:00 PM. You're more than welcome to join us! *For groups bigger than 6 people you should contact MADRIDE TRAVEL. *This activity, as well as other MADride Travel public tours, may be subject to cancellation in case the tour does not have a minimum of 4 participants (adults). If we don’t receive additional bookings for the date you selected, we’ll contact you the day before to inform you. You may then choose to reschedule or cancel the activity for a full refund. Either way, our guides will do their best to help you make the most out of your stay in Madrid. Thanks for your understanding! *This tour is primarily designed and intended for adults. When making a reservation, only the number of adults in the group should be included. However, children are welcome to join as long as they show good behavior. Parents or guardians are responsible for supervising them throughout the activity. We’ll meet at the Bear Statue (Oso y el Madroño) in Puerta del Sol (Metro lines 1, 2, and 3). Look for our guides wearing a red T-shirt and holding a big sign that says 'Free Tour,' both with our bear logo. Remember, we DO NOT use umbrellas of any color! If you have trouble finding us, you can search the following address on Google Maps: Puerta del Sol, 1, 28013.

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MADride Tour Guide Map of the center of Madrid

Important Information

This activity, as well as other MADride Travel public tours, may be subject to cancellation in case the tour does not have a minimum of 4 participants (adults). If we don’t receive additional bookings for the date you selected, we’ll contact you the day before to inform you. You may then choose to reschedule or cancel the activity for a full refund. Either way, our guides will do their best to help you make the most out of your stay in Madrid. Thanks for your understanding! Please note that all promotional images are for illustrative purposes only. Locations (such as restaurants, bars, and clubs), along with food, drinks, and offers featured, may vary from the images shown. By participating in our activities, you agree that any photos or videos taken during the experience may be used by us for promotional purposes on our social media platforms, website, or other media outlets at any time.