Habsburg Madrid
Ópera–Palacio · Madrid · Spain · Meeting point: Plaza de Oriente
- Duration2 h 18 min
- GroupUp to 15
- Meeting pointPlaza de Oriente
- LanguageSpanish, English
The oldest Madrid, the one that was built when the city became the capital. You'll see the Plaza de Oriente, the Palacio Real and the Teatro Real from outside, the Almudena Cathedral, a stretch of 9th-century Arab wall and the Plaza Mayor. Just over two hours on foot with a guide who tells you the city's stories, with no tickets and no queues.
What you’ll see
- Plaza de Oriente
- Palacio Real
- Arab wall
- Plaza Mayor
What’s included
- Guided walk
- Groups of 10 to 15 people
Who it’s for
For those who want to discover the oldest Madrid on foot, with no tickets and no queues.
Accessibility
Accessibility pending verification
How to book this tour
There are two ways and you can use whichever you prefer:
Join an already scheduled departure
Fixed date and time. Confirmed: your spot is guaranteed. In formation: you sign up and only pay when it goes ahead. Either way, the amount is held and charged 24 h before departure. If you book more than a month ahead, it's charged at booking.
Form a group with your preferences
Does no departure fit? Tell us times and languages. When enough of you come together, we open the departure and let you know.
Scheduled departures
Seasonal note. On Wednesday and Saturday mornings, the changing of the guard fills the Plaza de la Armería. In December, the Plaza Mayor hosts the Christmas market and, on Sunday mornings, the stamp market.
We keep this tour up to date together
Guides flag closures and correct data from the street; you can tell us if something doesn't match what you experienced. Every report is reviewed by a person before the text changes. Last reviewed: .