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The 15 most popular historical tours in Madrid right now. The ones worth building a day around, with what each costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.
A lively walking tour through Madrid’s core, from Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor to the Royal Palace views, with flamenco and local tips.
Most Popular“A relaxed, informative walking tour with great stories and local insights, thanks to guide Miguel!!!”
Madrid’s top historic center in one easy walk: Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Botín, Mercado San Miguel, Almudena, Palace, Teatro Real.
“Very nice and the guide full of energy and passion. Nice way to get into the City history and armosphere”
Small-group Madrid tapas dinner walk with history. Learn to order like locals, taste croquettes, ham, paella, wine, and digestifs.
“Yummy food combined with a knowledgeable guide made a perfect tour! Lots of laughs and historical information made this a memorable experience! Highly recommended!”
A 2.5-hour guided walk through Madrid’s Austrias and Historic Center, from Puerta del Sol to Teatro Real, with great storytelling.
“Our guide, forgot his name, from Venezuela, was sharp and had a great insight about Madrid and its history. He took us around the city and explained in detail interesting stories in a fun and humorous way. I recommend this tour”
Private Segway tour in Madrid’s historic center. Learn fast, glide past top sights, and choose a 1–3 hour route in English.
“Excellent tour! We opted for a 2 hour tour with 1 hour in the park and another hour in the historic center. Our guide Christina was professional, knowledgeable and fun. Segways were top notch, easy to use even for a novice.”
French small-group walk through Madrid’s historic center from Puerta Cerrada to Plaza Mayor, markets, palace, and Almudena Cathedral.
“Leire made this walking tour informative interesting and amusing. What a wonderful guide with amazing knowledge and interesting stories. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour and would recommend to anybody visiting Madrid. Thank you Leire, you should be promoted to minister of tourism!”
3.5-hour guided walk through Madrid’s historic center, from Puerta del Sol to San Miguel Market and Plaza Mayor. German guide.
“Great tour with lots of local information,”
Full-day Segovia from Madrid with a guided walk, Roman Aqueduct, Alcázar, and Cathedral views, plus local food time on your own.
“organisatie boeking”
Madrid tapas with history on foot: 9+ bites and 4 drinks across classic bars, plus key sights from Plaza Mayor to the Royal Palace.
“This tour superseded my expectations, by far! Highly recommend it and our tour guide Catelyn was as legit as they come! Forever thankful for this experience.”
A 2.5-hour evening walk through Madrid’s Plaza Mayor, tapas streets, royal viewpoints, and the Egyptian Temple of Debod.
“Love this tour! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and excited about the history of Madrid. Highly recommend this tour!”
Walk Madrid’s historic core in 2 hours: Royal Palace views, Moorish Wall, Teatro Real, Plaza Mayor, plus local tapas tips.
“Bel giro di Madrid”
Prado Museum art history tour in Madrid with a small-group English guide, key masterpieces from Gothic to Goya, 2.5 hours.
“This tour was a highlight of our trip. Jaime was an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable and engaging. We learned so much about Spanish history, the different periods throughout art history, as well as the various styles. This tour definitely helped bring the Prado to life. Would highly recommend!”
Skip lines at the Prado and Royal Palace plus a guided walk through Madrid’s old center. Small group, 4 hours, from $117.
“Ernesto was very organized, friendly, and knowledgeable. He gave just the right amount of history and explanation in the Royal Palace Collections and Prado so we could understand the significance of the pieces and how they fit in with Spain's history. He also talked about the Madrid neighborhoods we walked through and gave us some…”
Small-group tapas crawl through Madrid’s Old Quarter: 4 emblematic bars, history on the streets, and guided tastings with wine or beer.
“We absolutely loved this tour. Our guide was perfect. The history, food, and drinks were the best! A lot of thought and planning is put into this tour and we would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to get a great introduction to Madrid!”
A small-group tapas and history walk in Madrid with classic bites, local drinks, a full dinner, and helpful guidance for your trip.
“Pablo met us at the designated location and time. He was informative and entertaining. I very much enjoyed the tour and our conversation. This was a fun way to enter into Madrid having arrived only a few hours earlier. I highly recommend this informal and enjoyable introduction to Madrid if you are a first time…”
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