Explore the culture and architecture of Madrid on a private 3-hour walking tour, and learn the history of the Spanish capital under the influence of the Hapsburgs. Marvel at the buildings of Plaza Mayor, see the Royal Palace, Royal Theatre, and more.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

The experience

Learn the Hapsburg history of Madrid
Marvel at the baroque architecture of Plaza Mayor and Plaza d la Villa
Taste an authentic "churros con chocolate"
Go to the Royal Palace and Teatro Real
Get exclusive insider tips from city locals

Full description

Take a private 3-hour walking tour through the heart of Madrid, and learn how the Spanish capital has developed over the centuries. Meet on Puerta del Sol, site of Madrid’s easternmost gate in the 15th century. Admire the statue of King Carlos III in the center of the square as your guide explains the history of a country that dominated the 7 seas for centuries and gave birth to Cortes, Cervantes, Velazquez and Goya. Marvel at Hapsburg era buildings on Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa, and admire the baroque Santa Cruz Palace, inspired by Italian architecture. En route to the Royal Palace, pass the 9th-century church of San Gines. Continue to the Teatro Real (Royal Theater), just in front of the Royal Palace. Stop to admire the Almudena Cathedral, built on the site of an old city mosque. Go to Plaza de la Paja and learn why it was the most important square in the Middle Ages. End with a traditional chocolate con churros, a light, crispy stick of fried dough served with thick, hot chocolate.

Includes

Private guide
Hot chocolate and churros

Pick-up service
Lunch
Gratuities

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Meeting point

Meet your guide in the center of Puerta del Sol. They will be holding an OgoTours Madrid sign

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes

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This tour runs in all weather conditions
Please wear comfortable shoes, and don't forget to bring your camera

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 3 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5

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Our guide was Tanya, in short summary she is great. Let me explain, Tanya is not native resident of Spain but already lives here for 10 years and is already fully integrated in mindset of native Spaniards. She fluently speaks Spanish, English and as we discovered Russian. She knows Spanish history, culture and mindset very good. This tour is great point to start your aquitance with Madrid. You will learn it's history, unpleasant truth, small secrets and much much more. Pace is great and visited sites are with very interesting stories. I would advise to ask for chocolate surprise for end of your trip as awesome ending for such great siteseing. Don't forget to take water and sanitizer for your hands.

6 September 2021

Excellent, entertaining and very interesting

Congratulations!!! We are happy with the tour. Our guide - Javier - an excellent guide, with great knowledge of the city. The walk was a real pleasure, it was short since Javier is very entertaining. And the churros with chocolate .... delicious !!

20 June 2016

Our tour guide Tatiana was outstanding. She was very knowledgeable and engaging and my family and I had a lot of fun. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. If visiting Madrid this tour is a must!

1 July 2021

Madrid Old Town Private Tour with Chocolate & Churros

Madrid Old Town Private Tour with Chocolate & Churros

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