We will get to know together the evolution of its urban growth since its foundation, in some of our fantastic markets or very old centennial cafeterias, or champagne and oysters, you are the boss!
The city grows mainly after King Philip II settled in Madrid with his court in 1561. This is the reason why most of the Old City is called the Habsburg or Austrian district.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Plaza de Oriente, 2. Outside the Café
I'll meet you at Plaza de Oriente, 2. Outside the Café
On our way, we will explore the labyrinth of amazing streets of Madrid's Old City and learn about the history of the city.
Great photos! If you like photography, I'll give you some useful tips for taking the best photos.
Royal Palace of Madrid (outside)
The largest royal palace in Europe. The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish royal family at the city of Madrid, although now used only for state ceremonies.
Old City - Plaza de la Villa
The plaza de la Villa is an urban square in central Madrid. The square, bordering the Calle Mayor, houses some of the oldest buildings still around in the city.
Plaza Mayor
It has a very interesting architectural design and you can find many shops and cafés surround it.
Plaza Santa Ana
The name derives from a monastery with the name Santa Ana that occupied the current location in the seventeenth century.
End of the tour
The tour will end up at Plaza Santa Ana surroundings.
Ending Point
Plaza Santa Ana surroundings.
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee
Lunch
Entrance fees
This is a walking tour, but if needed we can get taxis to move around.
The tour can be customized to your wishes
I can guide you in Toledo and at El Escorial,if you pay my transportation fee and overtime, or if you are in Madrid we can start the tour together
I find it very interesting, that the final customers select the guide of their choice, depending on their presentation, feedbacks, or any other features to be taken into consideration such as the tour description, its originality, the languages spoken, the guide's personal and professional experience and so on. It also gives me the chance to design a tour according to my own personal experience of over 25 years, to make customers happy at the right pace.
$290/ per group