Free tour

Historic Madrid, traditions and everyday life

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Excellent (35 ratings)

Madrid

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: German

Guru: Karoline

Registered on 11 January 2021

For many years I have been leading study trips across Spain, Mexico and Portugal. My PhD in art history brought me to Madrid. Wine and gastronomy are the focus of my cultural trips. I pass many personal tips on on my tours and in my travel books.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Stroll with me through historical Madrid, where knights and kings, but also bandits, once met. Medieval charm and modern metropolis, everyday life yesterday and today, tapas bars and wine bars, there is a lot to discover, come with us!

The tour through the old town takes about 2 hours and leads to the emblematic points of the center, but also through the lesser-known alleys:

Plaza Isabel II
Plaza Oriente
Palacio Real
La Almudena Cathedral
Calle Mayor
Plaza de la Villa
Plaza Conde de Miranda
Mercado San Miguel
Plaza Mayor-Puerta del Sol
Plaza del Angel
Plaza Santa Ana

The tour does not include any interior visits or tastings.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Pl. de Isabel II, 4, 28013 Madrid, Spain

At the statue of Isabel II in the same square with a yellow umbrella.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).