Free Tour Madrid Old City: History, Curiosities & Secrets
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Immerse yourself in Madrid's Old Town and discover the stories and secrets that will help you understand the city with our local guides on this free tour.
Discover the Madrid of the Austrians and plunge into the origins of the ancient city of Madrid!
Do it with real local guides who will make you take the best memories of the city back home. Discover Madrid on a fun and entertaining tour that does not lose sight of the historical rigor.
Travel through the most central Madrid full of history and stories to discover the secrets that make up the essence of this great city while discovering the most glorious, dark and tragic events that compose its history. Discover how and when it was founded, the legacy of the Austrians, Madrid as the capital of an Empire, its medieval times and stroll through the most traditional streets of the Old Madrid. The Plaza Mayor, the Almudena Cathedral and the Royal Palace will be some of the areas to visit on our trip.
But there will be many more stories and secrets waiting for us around every corner to be discovered in a fun and special way!
Don't miss it!
Meeting point
Puerta del Sol. Estatua de Carlos III a Caballo / Carlos III Horse Statue
Accessibility information availablePet friendly
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Annual festivals can make a trip memorable, but dates often depend on lunar calendars or local decisions and accommodation fills quickly. Researching dates, planning transport and respecting local customs will make a festival visit more rewarding.
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