Madrid Old City Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max 2.5 Hours
by Babylon Tours Madrid
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$104.44Overview
This Madrid Old City Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private up to 12 People lasts approximately two and a half hours and is limited to a maximum of 12 participants. The tour is conducted entirely on foot with a professional guide leading the group through key historic locations in Madrid’s old city. The tour begins at the Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family, now used only for state ceremonies. After spending about ten minutes there, the group proceeds to the Almudena Cathedral and its attached museum, both important religious sites consecrated in 1993. Next, the tour visits the Arab Wall on Cuesta de la Vega, one of the oldest surviving structures in Madrid, linked to the city’s origins. The walk continues along Calle Mayor, a central street created in the Middle Ages and developed into the main thoroughfare during the Early Modern Period. Along this street, participants see Plaza de la Villa, a well-preserved medieval square near Puerta del Sol. The route then leads into the La Latina neighborhood, known for its narrow streets and historic atmosphere. Within La Latina, the tour visits Plaza de la Paja, a former major marketplace from the 13th and 14th centuries; Plaza de los Carros, a small square with a fountain; and Plaza de Puerta Cerrada, located on the site of a medieval Islamic fort. The group then passes through the Arco de Cuchilleros archway, which leads to Plaza Mayor, a large 16th-century arcaded square that was once the center of old Madrid. Nearby is Mercado San Miguel, a historic market offering food from across Spain. The tour continues to the Real Casa de Postas, a neoclassical building formerly housing telegraph offices. The final stop is Puerta del Sol, a busy central square featuring the famous clock that signals the New Year. Admission fees and hotel pickup are not included. The tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Royal Palace of Madrid
The tour starts at the Royal Palace of Madrid, the official home of the Spanish royal family used today only for state ceremonies. It was the residence of Spanish monarchs from Charles III to Alfonso XIII.
10 min
Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena
Next is the Almudena Cathedral, a Catholic church consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993, along with its attached museum which is part of the church complex.
10 min
Arab Wall
The group visits the Muslim Walls of Madrid, also known as the Arab Walls, located on Cuesta de la Vega. These walls are likely the oldest structures in Madrid and are linked to the city's origin.
10 min
Calle Mayor
The tour continues along Calle Mayor, a central street that starts at Puerta del Sol and ends at Cuesta de la Vega. Originally created in the Middle Ages, it became the main city thoroughfare in the Early Modern Period.
10 min
Plaza de la Villa
Along Calle Mayor is Plaza de la Villa, one of Madrid’s best-preserved medieval monuments located near the Puerta del Sol Gate, serving as a main medieval center of Madrid.
10 min
La Latina
The tour passes through La Latina, a historic neighborhood in central Madrid. It contains much of the city’s oldest area and features narrow streets for exploration.
10 min
Plaza De La Paja
Plaza de la Paja was a major marketplace during the 13th and 14th centuries. It is known for its lively streets with occasional quiet spots.
10 min
Plaza de los Carros Madrid
Plaza de los Carros is a small square with a fountain where visitors can enjoy the surrounding atmosphere.
10 min
Plaza De Puerta Cerrada
This plaza is located in La Latina and was built on a medieval Islamic fort. La Latina is the oldest and one of the liveliest neighborhoods in Madrid’s historic center.
10 min
Tablao Flamenco Arco de Cuchilleros
The Arco de Cuchilleros is a historic archway with stairs leading to the 16th-century Plaza Mayor, one of Madrid’s most famous squares.
10 min
Mercado San Miguel
Located next to Plaza Mayor, Mercado San Miguel is a historic market known for its architecture and a wide variety of food from across Spain.
10 min
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor is a large arcaded square built during the Habsburg period under Philip III. It was once the center of old Madrid and remains popular today.
10 min
Real Casa de Postas
This neoclassical building was formerly the office of the National Police telegraph service until 1985 and is now owned by Madrid’s Regional Government.
10 min
Puerta del Sol
The tour ends at Puerta del Sol, a busy central square in Madrid. It is the center point for Spanish roads and houses the famous clock whose bells mark the start of the New Year.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet by the Petrvs Statue (Saint Peter) at Plaza de la Armería, across from the main entrance outside of the Palacio Real de Madrid
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Madrid
- Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid Admission Ticket
- Toledo Tour from Madrid: Cathedral, Synagogue of Saint Mary the White & Santo Tome Church
- Madrid Walking Day Tour: Royal Palace, Historic Center & Prado Museum
- Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park
Madrid Old City Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max 2.5 Hours
by Babylon Tours Madrid
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$104.44Overview
This Madrid Old City Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private up to 12 People lasts approximately two and a half hours and is limited to a maximum of 12 participants. The tour is conducted entirely on foot with a professional guide leading the group through key historic locations in Madrid’s old city. The tour begins at the Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family, now used only for state ceremonies. After spending about ten minutes there, the group proceeds to the Almudena Cathedral and its attached museum, both important religious sites consecrated in 1993. Next, the tour visits the Arab Wall on Cuesta de la Vega, one of the oldest surviving structures in Madrid, linked to the city’s origins. The walk continues along Calle Mayor, a central street created in the Middle Ages and developed into the main thoroughfare during the Early Modern Period. Along this street, participants see Plaza de la Villa, a well-preserved medieval square near Puerta del Sol. The route then leads into the La Latina neighborhood, known for its narrow streets and historic atmosphere. Within La Latina, the tour visits Plaza de la Paja, a former major marketplace from the 13th and 14th centuries; Plaza de los Carros, a small square with a fountain; and Plaza de Puerta Cerrada, located on the site of a medieval Islamic fort. The group then passes through the Arco de Cuchilleros archway, which leads to Plaza Mayor, a large 16th-century arcaded square that was once the center of old Madrid. Nearby is Mercado San Miguel, a historic market offering food from across Spain. The tour continues to the Real Casa de Postas, a neoclassical building formerly housing telegraph offices. The final stop is Puerta del Sol, a busy central square featuring the famous clock that signals the New Year. Admission fees and hotel pickup are not included. The tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Royal Palace of Madrid
The tour starts at the Royal Palace of Madrid, the official home of the Spanish royal family used today only for state ceremonies. It was the residence of Spanish monarchs from Charles III to Alfonso XIII.
10 min
Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena
Next is the Almudena Cathedral, a Catholic church consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993, along with its attached museum which is part of the church complex.
10 min
Arab Wall
The group visits the Muslim Walls of Madrid, also known as the Arab Walls, located on Cuesta de la Vega. These walls are likely the oldest structures in Madrid and are linked to the city's origin.
10 min
Calle Mayor
The tour continues along Calle Mayor, a central street that starts at Puerta del Sol and ends at Cuesta de la Vega. Originally created in the Middle Ages, it became the main city thoroughfare in the Early Modern Period.
10 min
Plaza de la Villa
Along Calle Mayor is Plaza de la Villa, one of Madrid’s best-preserved medieval monuments located near the Puerta del Sol Gate, serving as a main medieval center of Madrid.
10 min
La Latina
The tour passes through La Latina, a historic neighborhood in central Madrid. It contains much of the city’s oldest area and features narrow streets for exploration.
10 min
Plaza De La Paja
Plaza de la Paja was a major marketplace during the 13th and 14th centuries. It is known for its lively streets with occasional quiet spots.
10 min
Plaza de los Carros Madrid
Plaza de los Carros is a small square with a fountain where visitors can enjoy the surrounding atmosphere.
10 min
Plaza De Puerta Cerrada
This plaza is located in La Latina and was built on a medieval Islamic fort. La Latina is the oldest and one of the liveliest neighborhoods in Madrid’s historic center.
10 min
Tablao Flamenco Arco de Cuchilleros
The Arco de Cuchilleros is a historic archway with stairs leading to the 16th-century Plaza Mayor, one of Madrid’s most famous squares.
10 min
Mercado San Miguel
Located next to Plaza Mayor, Mercado San Miguel is a historic market known for its architecture and a wide variety of food from across Spain.
10 min
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor is a large arcaded square built during the Habsburg period under Philip III. It was once the center of old Madrid and remains popular today.
10 min
Real Casa de Postas
This neoclassical building was formerly the office of the National Police telegraph service until 1985 and is now owned by Madrid’s Regional Government.
10 min
Puerta del Sol
The tour ends at Puerta del Sol, a busy central square in Madrid. It is the center point for Spanish roads and houses the famous clock whose bells mark the start of the New Year.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet by the Petrvs Statue (Saint Peter) at Plaza de la Armería, across from the main entrance outside of the Palacio Real de Madrid
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Madrid
- Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid Admission Ticket
- Toledo Tour from Madrid: Cathedral, Synagogue of Saint Mary the White & Santo Tome Church
- Madrid Walking Day Tour: Royal Palace, Historic Center & Prado Museum
- Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park