Private Madrid Walking Tour: Secrets and Must-Sees
Private 2 h 15 min walking tour of central Madrid with a local guide: Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, the Royal Palace, the Almudena and little-known corners. Hotel pickup.
From €115 per person · min. 2 people
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- Duration
- 2 hours 15 minutes
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English · Italian
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- 4+
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Private 2 h 15 min walking tour with a local guide
- Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa and the Royal Theatre
- Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral from outside
- Corners and curiosities most visitors miss
- Hotel pickup plus tips on bars and restaurants
Our take
A free tour follows a similar route for far less; what you pay for here is a guide for your group alone, starting at your hotel, with time for all your questions. It's best value for families or groups. Minimum 2 people per booking.
What's included
- Private local guide
- Hotel pickup
Not included
- Monument tickets (not needed for the standard route)
- Transport (the whole tour is on foot)
Good to know
Things to keep in mind
- Price per person, with a minimum of 2 people per booking
- After booking you'll get the guide's contact details; give your hotel name if you'd like to be picked up there
- Walking tour; wear comfortable shoes
- Minimum age 4
Meeting point
Puerta del Sol, by the Bear and Strawberry Tree statue (Madrid), or pickup at your hotel
The experience
What you'll see
A private 2 h 15 min walking tour of central Madrid's essential sights: Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral and the Royal Theatre. Between stops the guide shows you little-known corners and details you'd walk straight past on your own.
How it works
The guide picks you up at your hotel or meets you at Puerta del Sol, by the Bear and Strawberry Tree. The whole route is on foot and no tickets are needed. At the end you get tips on tapas bars, restaurants and things to do for the rest of your trip. The price is per person, with a minimum of 2.
Who I'd recommend it to
- Anyone arriving in Madrid who wants to get their bearings on day one.
- Families or groups who'd like their own guide, at their own pace.
- Anyone who wants time for questions and a list of places to eat.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund.
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