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.
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.
The historical Plaza of Madrid. We will speak about the traditions held in this plaza and the famous statue of Philip III.
Here we will speak about the roots of Madrid and the motto of the city.
Oldest restaurant in the World.
Here we will talk about the traditional tapas and give you time (if you want) to try some.
The oldest square in town with the oldest buildings in the city.
Visit to the main church of Madrid. The Almudena's Cathedral.
I will explain to you the history and the details of the biggest Royal Palace in Europe.
Beautiful square in front of the Palace with one of the most important monuments in the city.
Plaza de Oriente
Guide Fee
Hotel Pick Up
-Entrance to the Royal Palace (14 Euros)
-Tapas at the Mercado de San Miguel (From 2 Euros)
-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.