Discover the Historic Old Town: Madrid de los Austrias
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Tour through the historic center of the city, and immerse yourself in the history and anecdotes of Madrid de Los Austrias where we will tell you about the most curious and interesting events and secrets that these streets keep.
Spectacular tour of Historic Madrid: the Madrid of the Habsburgs. The tour lasts approximately two (2) hours and 20 minutes approximately.
We start the tour at Puerta del Sol, where we talk about King Carlos III, the Royal Post Office, Bear and Madroño, Km Cero, etc. After a short walk, we continue towards the Plaza Mayor, where you will be fascinated by all its history, then we go down Toledo Street towards Cuchilleros Street and there we stop at the oldest restaurant.
We keep going up and the route takes us to a gastronomic icon temple: El Mercado de San Miguel, a place where you can eat the best delicacies of the entire Iberian Peninsula. The tour continues with a stop at the Old Pharmacy of the Queen Mother, full of many years of history and then we will stop at the first square in the city: the Plaza de la Villa.
Following our tour of Calle Mayor, we will deviate a bit for a brief stop at the Curious Neighbor statue, then we arrive at the emblematic Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral, finally, we will arrive at the Royal Theater, in Plaza Isabel II, very close to the point start of the tour.
Meeting point
puerta del sol madrid
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 15min
- Languages
- French, English, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish
- Usual start times
- 10:30, 11:00, 17:00 (Madrid time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 61 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h 15min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is puerta del sol madrid. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in French, English, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 61 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:30, 11:00 and 17:00. Times are local to Madrid.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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