Highlights of Madrid - Small Group Walking Tour
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About this experience
This walking tour of Madrid's cultural highlights unfolds like a book of folklore with your local guide and storyteller leading the way. You'll start in the very heart of Madrid at Puerta del Sol, where you'll touch the iconic "Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree" before walking to Plaza Mayor to hear some mysterious tales.
Your expert guide will share lots of insight into what makes Madrid unique, from the largest royal palace in Western Europe to the prestigious Royal Theater. You'll also get an introduction to Spanish literature when you visit the statue of Miguel de Cervantes, the man behind "Don Quixote."
Get your camera ready for your final stop. This tour concludes at the Temple of Debod, an ancient Egyptian temple that dates back to 200 BC and was gifted to Spain in 1968.
Available options
Highlights of Madrid Walking Shared Tour
What's included
Expert local guide
Guided tour of Madrid
Detailed itinerary
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Stop 1
In the very heart of Madrid, this square is home to the iconic "Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree." Step on the historic marker where the 16th-century Spanish Road begins.
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Stop 2
Once the center of Old Madrid, this plaza is now a major tourist spot because of its beautiful architecture, bars, and restaurants. Learn about the legends hidden here.
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You will see the Mercado de San Miguel. Opened back in May 1916 as a local food market, in 2009 the Mercado de San Miguel is one of the city’s finest examples of cast-iron architecture.
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Stop 4
One of the oldest squares in the city, this plaza boasts the Casa de los Lujanes, the oldest civil building in Madrid. You can see three different buildings built in three centuries.
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Stop 5
The official residence of the Spanish royal family in the city is visually stunning. It’s also the largest royal palace in Western Europe. As you admire the palace, hear stories of Spanish royals.
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One of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe, the Royal Theater was built in the 19th century. Monumental in size, it faces the palace in the picturesque Plaza de Oriente.
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Stop 7
This square houses the famous monument to Miguel de Cervantes, author of "Don Quixote." And you’ll get to know part of the fascinating history of Spanish literature.
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This authentic ancient Egyptian temple dates back to 200 BC. Learn how it arrived here in Madrid and why.
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Stop 9
This Cathedral of Madrid is dedicated to the Virgin of Almaden, patroness of the city. Learn about its history and admire its architecture.
What's not included
Gratuities
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour covers 2 miles at a leisurely pace.
Meeting point
Meet your guide outside the Heladeria Palazzo in Puerta del Sol 11.
Your guide will be holding an orange sign with the company name.
Important notes
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
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