Majestic Madrid Walking Tour

2h30
By walk
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Itinerary
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Pass By: Plaza Mayor, Calle Gerona 4, 28012 Madrid Spain

Meet your guide at Plaza Mayor, in front of the Tourist Information Centre.

Stop At: Barrio de Las Letras, Plaza de las Cortes, 28014 Madrid Spain

Directly east of the ancient heart of Madrid lies the fantastic literary neighbourhood the 'Barrio de las Letras' ,where some of the greatest writers, poets and playwrights in history made their home.

Stroll through this beautiful neighborhood of the Barrio de las Letras, while your tour guide shares with you the stories of some of history’s greatest writers - Miguel de Cervantes, Federico García Lorca and even American Ernest Hemingway. You'll also stop by the houses of great Spanish writers Cervantes, Lope de Vega and Góngora.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Paseo del Prado Paseo Del Prado, 1, Madrid Spain

Away from the narrow, twisted medieval streets of the center, you’ll find the other side of the city. The Madrid of the Bourbon dynasty: the grandest streets and stunning ensembles of early 20th century architecture from Art Deco to Neo-Mudéjar. Calle de Alcalá and the Paseo del Prado, where you’ll find the famous institutions that make Madrid one of the most majestic cities in the world.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Palacio de Cibeles, Plaza Cibeles 1, 28014 Madrid Spain

As you walk past the iconic Paeeo del Prado, see the Cibeles Mountain and Palace. You'll also take in some amazing views of the Golden Triangle of old masters, the Thyssen Museum and the Reina Sofía Museum.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Palacio de Santa Cruz, Plaza Provincia 1, 28012 Madrid Spain

See the Santa Cruz Palace, now house of the Spanish Foreign Ministry, and learn about its amazing history and baroque style.

Duration: 20 minutes

Included
  • Local guide
Not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children up to 13 years old are welcome to join this tour for free. We reserve the right to ask for a valid ID for children joining our tours
  • The independent guides who employ us to market their tours have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Features
Tourism
85% Cultural
70% Sport
30%