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Free tour

Discover the "Madrid of the Habsburg"

Duration: 1h and 45min
Languages: Spanish
Guru: MAD Tours
Quality Verified Registered on February 10, 2020

I am graduated in Tourism and currently studying Geography and History. I also an expert showing the anecdotes and secrets of Madrid. Discovering cities is my passion wherever I travel to. Let me show you this beautiful city from a new dimension. What Madrid do you fancy today?

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Do you know the Madrid of the Felipes (Habsburg)? Do you know who they were and what they did in this city? We will discover anecdotes and curiosities of this stage of the Austrias in which I will tell you the History and the most hidden buildings and squares where the most traditional Madrid was created. The tour begins in one of the most emblematic places of the so-called "Madrid de los Austrias", the Plaza Mayor, we will continue through the Market of San Miguel and Cava of the same name, where we will discover the most traditional restaurants and even the oldest in the world ! We will enter through the Plaza del Conde de Barajas, Plaza del Conde de Miranda, El Codo Street until we reach Plaza de la Villa. From there we will pass through the main street, Plaza Ramales (which houses an interesting history) and end with the views of the Almudena, the Royal Palace to end in the equestrian statue of Felipe IV. Do you know that there is a stamped statue near the Plaza Mayor? Did you know that in Madrid we have our particular Robin Hood? Do you know the history of the perennial bouquet? MAD Tours shows you all these secrets!

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  • Meeting point:
    Plaza Mayor 1 28005 Madrid Spain
    Plaza Mayor 1 28005 Madrid Spain
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    You will find me in the center of the Plaza Mayor, next to the equestrian statue of Philip III with a "MAD" shirt and a "MAD Tours free walking tour" sign

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 10 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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