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The Best of Madrid Walking Tour
Joined 2021
Start at Opera Metro Station or your hotel for a tour of Madrid. Visit the Opera House and Plaza de Oriente, where you'll learn about King Philip IV and Velázquez. Explore the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, and 1,000-year-old city walls. See Plaza de La Villa, the world’s oldest restaurant, and Plaza Mayor. After lunch, visit Puerta del Sol, Gran Via, Cibeles Fountain, Puerta de Alcala, and Retiro Park. End the day at the Prado Museum.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Opera Metro Station or pickup in Hotel
Opera House of Madrid
Know the history of the Opera House of Madrid also known as Teatro Real and also the famous queen Isabel II whose statue dominates the square in front.
Plaza de Oriente
Admire the beautiful square located on the eastern side of the Royal Palace with statue of king Philip IV. Know about the history of the square and curiosities about king Philip IV life and also about Velazquez's (the famous painter) connection with the statue.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Visit the magnificent Royal Palace of Madrid in the morning time beating the crowds. It is one of the biggest palaces around the world with more than 3000 rooms. It is the ceremonial palace of the kings of Spain and has been home to the Royal family since the foundation of the capital of the Spanish Empire in the 16th century
Almudena Cathdral of Madrid
Visit the beautiful Almudena Cathedral of Madrid which is right in front of the Royal Palace. It has an impressive Neo Classical architecture outside and Neo Gothic architecture inside. It is dedicated to the patron virgin of Madrid known as Almudena.
1000 year old walls of Madrid
See the archeological remains of the first fortress that was founded in Madrid by the Arabs around a 1000 years ago.
Plaza de La Villa
See the first urban square of Madrid with one of the oldest civil constructions in Madrid know as Palacio de los Lujanes.
Worlds Oldest restaurant
Have a look at the oldest restaurant in the world with Guiness Record.
Plaza Mayor
See the main square of Madrid which has been the center of all kinds of activities since centuries. Know about the different events that have taken place in this square from bullfights to the Spanish Inquisition trials.
Have free time for lunch after getting recommendations, you can try the famous Calamari Sandwich or a fixed menu in restaurants around.
Puerta de Sol
Know the history of this vibrant square which is the meeting point for many people in Madrid. Find the metal mark of the KM 0 of Madrid which is the beginning of all the highways from Madrid. Also pose next to the famous Bear Statue which is also considered as one of the symbols of Madrid.
Gran Via
Know the modern avenue of Gran Via which is like the Broad Way of Madrid. It was constructed in the early 20th century to be the modern artery of Madrid. It has one of the most emblematic buildings of Madrid known as the Metropoli.
Cibeles Fountain
Admire the fountain of the goddess Cibeles which also one of the most famous landmark of the city of Madrid. In the vicinity you have many monumental buildings like the Bank of Spain, Palacio de Cibeles and the Cervantes Institute.
Puerta de Alcala
Pose in front of the famous gate Puerta de Alcala built in the 18th century as the entrance to the city of Madrid. It was the gate that welcomed all visitors coming to Madrid from the north.
Retiro Park
Visit the famous Retiro Park which is a green heaven in the heart of Madrid. It has been declared World Heritage along with the Prado Museum. See the beautiful green trees and the famous lake with boating inside. Know the history of the park and its evolution during the modern times.
Prado Museum
In the end see the world famous Prado Museum which forms part of the World Heritage area of Madrid. It has some the best known masterpieces from painters like Bosch, El Greco, Velazquez and Goya. This is a treasure house of Spanish and Flemish art and you will not only learn about the paintings but also about the Spanish history through different paintings
Ending Point
Prado Museum
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding fees for the group
Entrance ticket to the PRADO MUSEUM - 15 euros
Entrance ticket to the Royal Palace - 12 euros
Tour Important Information
This tour requires walking and being on foot most time of the day so please come prepared.
Important message from the supplier
I live in Madrid and I do tours of Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, Avila, Salamanca, Cuenca from Madrid with private transportation
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 2021
About Tour Guide Ahtasham K.
Hi, I am Ahtasham, a licensed tour guide from Madrid. I speak English, Spanish and Hindi perfectly and have been working in the tourism industry for more than 15 years. Before coming to Spain I worked as a tour guide in India for English and Spanish speaking tourists. Later my love for Spanish language and culture brought me to Spain for further studies. After completing my studies here I acquired the OFFICIAL TOUR GUIDE LICENCE and have been working as tour guide in Spain since 2012.
I am an extrovert by nature and love meeting people from around the world and of course share my knowledge of local culture with them. I live in Madrid and do tours in Madrid and nearby places like Toledo, Segovia, Avila, Cuenca, Salamanca etc. I like telling about history and the popular culture of the places and make my guests enjoy their stay. I like to treat my guests as friend so that really immerse in a fulfilling experience.
Reviews
“Had a good day with Ahtasham”
Ahtasham showed up on time and was very knowledgeable.. it was a great day and everything went well with our tour so I have no issue recommending him for other tours
Ahtasham K.
(2 reviews)Hi Brad, thanks a lot for your feedback about my tour in Madrid. It was a pleasure for me to show the beautiful cities of Toledo and Segovia. best regards
Victor A.
Madrid walking tour and car tour to Toledo.
Customized
“Madrid and Toledo tours”
What an incredible experience! The guide knows a lot about history and culture of Madrid, Toledo and surrounding suburbs and he was absolutely not in a hurry. The whole tour and experience was beyond my expectations.
$540/ per group
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