MADRID
Madrid’s best days out.
The 15 walking tours worth your time in Madrid, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it.
Walk Madrid from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park with an English guide, big-photo stops, and a solid history game plan.
Most Popular“Excellent, knowledgeable, friendly. Loved our guide Nita. We signed up for another one tomorrow-don’t hesitate”
Madrid Old Town walk with a bilingual guide, then Royal Palace skip-the-line tickets and an early guided entry with radio headphones.
“Federico was our tour guide. He was lovely and very knowledgeable. The tour took us through some local areas of Madrid and ended at the Palacio. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants a quick overview on some history of Madrid and would like to visit the Palace with a skip the line perk.”
Lantern-lit ghost stories in Madrid’s old streets, with Spanish Inquisition tales. 110 minutes, guided walking tour from $23.
2.5-hour guided walk with Lexi Hadfield through Madrid’s old town, Plaza Mayor, viewpoints, and practical tips to plan your trip.
“Lexi was the best tour guide I have ever had!! I went on a few other tours in Madrid and I just kept wishing Lexi was telling the stories. I will literally take this tour again next time I’m in Madrid. Well done! Loved her humor, drama, and funny reenactments of potential historical conversations. Awesome!!”
Toledo day trip from Madrid for $28: Mirador views, Damascene workshop, Primate Cathedral exterior, Jewish Quarter walk.
“The tour was good value for money for sure, but for someone interested in “seeing” Toledo, this tour was way too short. I would highly recommend that you go with a full day of Toledo, and not this 6-hour trip. It was about a 1.5 hours drive to Toledo, and 70 minutes drive back. The…”
Madrid center in 2h20 of guided walking through Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Botín, San Miguel and more, with English help.
“Very nice and the guide full of energy and passion. Nice way to get into the City history and armosphere”
Madrid Old City guided walk with an English guide: Royal Palace, Arab Walls, Plaza Mayor and Mercado San Miguel in about 2.5 hours.
“Loved the historical view of many places we had seen on our previous trips! Jaime, our guide, was full of great knowledge and kept the history so interesting! Loved how he incorporated the religious information as well as historical information. Was flexible with plans as the other couple needed to leave on the middle for…”
Madrid pubcrawl from Sol at 10:30 pm with free entry to five bars and clubs, a shot at each, and guided walking.
“As someone from another country I felt safe and I vibed with the people there. I would recommend this trip.”
Madrid highlights on a 2.5-hour guided walk: Plaza Mayor, Debod Temple, Royal Palace and more. English guide. $30 pp.
2-hour evening walk through central Madrid with period-costumed Spanish Inquisition legends at key plazas and the Royal Palace area.
“Our guide was so much fun. It was a great tour walking through the streets of Madrid learning a bit of history, legends and myths along the way.”
Skip-the-line Royal Palace tour plus a guided walk through central Madrid, with headphones and musical-instrument highlights.
“It was a good tour. It got busy inside since the tour is in the same area as non-tour visitors of the castle. Tour guide was informative and shared so good laughs along the way.”
A 2.5-hour English walking tour through Madrid’s Mayrit roots, royal squares, Gran Via, and the Congress of Deputies.
A small-group walking tour pairing Debod’s ancient Egyptian temple with Madrid’s royal squares and old-town streets, with local tips.
“Really enjoyable tour moving at just the right pace. Excellent guide- fascinating stories of history as well as current Madrid. Highly recommend. Saw parts of Madrid we would never have seen.”
A 1.5-hour guided walk through Madrid’s Retiro Park with expert tips, the Crystal Palace, the pond, Alfonso XII, and a few off-guide stops.
Toledo day trip from Madrid with an expert guide, bus panorama, and a real walking loop through the city’s main sights, with monument tickets extra.
“Absolutely fantastic. The guide (Oscar) was amazing, extremely knowledgeable and engaging. A great day.”
Every corner of the city, and every road out of it.
