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15 Best Historical Tours In Madrid

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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.

15 Best Historical Tours In Madrid

Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace - Arco de Cuchilleros: old Madrid credentials in a tiny stretch
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Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

Madrid Historical Walking Tour - Starting at Puerta del Sol: the Madrid switchboard
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Madrid Historical Walking Tour

2.Madrid Historical Walking Tour

Madrid’s top historic center in one easy walk: Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Botín, Mercado San Miguel, Almudena, Palace, Teatro Real.

5.0

“The tour guide was late, but he texted us to keep us informed of his late arrival time. I felt he could have informed us a bit more about the must places to go and see, and places to eat. However, he did have a sense of humor.”

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Madrid Local's Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History - Meeting at Plaza de Isabel II, then a tight 3.5-hour route
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Madrid Local’s Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History

Guided Tour of Madrid of the Austrias and the Historic Center - Mercado de San Miguel: a quick charm stop, not a long meal
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Guided Tour of Madrid of the Austrias and the Historic Center

Segway Private Tour in the Historic Center of Madrid - Plaza Mayor and Plaza del Comercio: where the city shows off
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Segway Private Tour in the Historic Center of Madrid

Madrid Historical Centre & Old Town Walking Tour in French - Plaza Mayor and San Ginés: Icons With Real-World Context
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Madrid Historical Centre & Old Town Walking Tour in French

6.Madrid Historical Centre & Old Town Walking Tour in French

French small-group walk through Madrid’s historic center from Puerta Cerrada to Plaza Mayor, markets, palace, and Almudena Cathedral.

4.8

“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!”

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Madrid: Tapas, Taverns & History Tour - Stop-by-Stop: From Vermouth at the First Tavern to Garlic Shrimp
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Madrid: Tapas, Taverns & History Tour

9.Madrid: Tapas, Taverns & History Tour

Madrid tapas with history on foot: 9+ bites and 4 drinks across classic bars, plus key sights from Plaza Mayor to the Royal Palace.

4.7

“Flo was AMAZING!! We always love doing food and wine tours in new cities, and this one was perfect. Flo gave just the right of information (about the city’s history, culture, and food), was fun to be with, and the group was fabulous. Great venues and delicious food. Take this tour!! Such a fun night…”

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Medieval Madrid: Discover Legends & History - Stop 1: Plaza Mayor—Madrid’s old-school public stage
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Medieval Madrid: Discover Legends & History

Prado Museum Art History Tour - Jaime Sánchez’ Chronological Approach: How the Museum Stops Feeling Random
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Prado Museum Art History Tour

12.Prado Museum Art History Tour

Prado Museum art history tour in Madrid with a small-group English guide, key masterpieces from Gothic to Goya, 2.5 hours.

5.0

“Focused guide to link art chronologically to understand how different rulers impacted art. Nice to have subtle, but significant details illuminated.”

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Madrid: Royal Palace, Prado Museum & Historic Center Tour - Meeting at Monument to Goya: where the day starts
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Madrid: Royal Palace, Prado Museum & Historic Center Tour

Tapas Crawl in Madrid Historical Quarter for Lunch or Dinner - Price and value: what $102 buys you in Madrid terms
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Tapas Crawl in Madrid Historical Quarter for Lunch or Dinner

14.Tapas Crawl in Madrid Historical Quarter for Lunch or Dinner

Small-group tapas crawl through Madrid’s Old Quarter: 4 emblematic bars, history on the streets, and guided tastings with wine or beer.

4.9

“A wonderful way to be introduced to authentic Spanish tapas! Our guide Alfonso was a delight & a wealth of knowledge in Spanish history & the tapas we shared. Would thoroughly recommend this tour”

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Madrid: Authentic Tapas Evening Tour with a side of History - Walking the old quarter: how the history fits without slowing dinner
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Madrid: Authentic Tapas Evening Tour with a side of History

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