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Historic Madrid - 2 Hours Tour
Joined 2023
In this tour, we will cover the area's main sights known as the 'Madrid of the Habsburgs'—the city's historic quarter.
Covering the main sights of Madrid: Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza de la Villa, Almudena Cathedral, Plaza de Oriente, and the Royal Palace of Madrid.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Puerta del Sol
- Puerta del Sol is the main square in the city. As is a big place the best meeting point will be close to the famous statue of 'El Oso y el Madroño'. The statue of the big bear 'hugging' the tree. As is a very central location usually you can get there by walking from any hotel in the city center or by Metro or Taxi. Here we start with the introduction of the tour, we'll explain the history of the square and the traditions during new years in Spain.
Plaza Mayor
The historical Plaza of Madrid. We will speak about the traditions held in this plaza and the famous statue of Philip III.
Puerta Cerrada
Here we will speak about the roots of Madrid and the motto of the city.
Sobrino de Botin
Oldest restaurant in the World.
Mercado de San Miguel
Here we will talk about the traditional tapas and give you time (if you want) to try some.
Plaza de la Villa
The oldest square in town with the oldest buildings in the city.
Catedral de la Almudena
Visit to the main church of Madrid. The Almudena's Cathedral.
Royal Palace of Madrid
I will explain to you the history and the details of the biggest Royal Palace in Europe.
Plaza de Oriente
Beautiful square in front of the Palace with one of the most important monuments in the city.
Ending Point
Plaza de Oriente
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Fee
Hotel Pick Up
-Entrance to the Royal Palace (14 Euros)
-Tapas at the Mercado de San Miguel (From 2 Euros)
Tour Important Information
-Entrance to the Cathedral is Free of charge.
-On the tour we don't get inside the Royal Palace. As we finish just beside the Palace you can go afterwards.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Adam A.
I'm a professional Tour Guide originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
I have a degree in Tourism and the official badge from Spanish Tourism to do tours all over the city of Madrid.
I've been working in tourism since 2011 and I did tours in Argentina, Ireland and Spain.
$200/ per group
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