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Essential Madrid Free Tour: Historical Center
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Xplore Madrid
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Puerta del Sol
Languages
Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
welcome to the oldest Madrid! We will gradually discover the history of the city through anecdotes and legends that do not appear in history books.
We will visit emblematic places such as the Puerta del Sol, the Plaza Mayor, the Almudena Cathedral or the Royal Palace in a tour full of history and curiosities. We will tell you about the lives of the Habsburg and Bourbon kings who have left the capital full of beautiful monuments, but also unforgettable anecdotes, as well as literary figures such as Quevedo, Lope de Vega or Cervantes who lived here.
We will talk about the prisons, tortures and executions of the Inquisition, whose headquarters were in Madrid. Don't miss the miracles of San Isidro (the patron saint of the city) and the story of Madrid's Robin Hood, its most famous thief: Luis Candelas. We will visit the oldest restaurant in the world and explain the origin of the main Madrilenian dishes in the Mercado de San Miguel.
why are Madrilenians called 'gatos' (cats)? What is Madrid's motto? Discover all this and much more with us in an essential tour to get to know Madrid in its entirety. What are you waiting for?
We will visit emblematic places such as the Puerta del Sol, the Plaza Mayor, the Almudena Cathedral or the Royal Palace in a tour full of history and curiosities. We will tell you about the lives of the Habsburg and Bourbon kings who have left the capital full of beautiful monuments, but also unforgettable anecdotes, as well as literary figures such as Quevedo, Lope de Vega or Cervantes who lived here.
We will talk about the prisons, tortures and executions of the Inquisition, whose headquarters were in Madrid. Don't miss the miracles of San Isidro (the patron saint of the city) and the story of Madrid's Robin Hood, its most famous thief: Luis Candelas. We will visit the oldest restaurant in the world and explain the origin of the main Madrilenian dishes in the Mercado de San Miguel.
why are Madrilenians called 'gatos' (cats)? What is Madrid's motto? Discover all this and much more with us in an essential tour to get to know Madrid in its entirety. What are you waiting for?
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Puerta del Sol
- Sobrino de Botín
- Arco de Cuchilleros
- Petit Palace Posada del Peine
- La Plaza de la Villa (Madrid)
- Plaza Puerta Cerrada
- San Miguel Market
- Plaza Mayor
Our Guides
Jorge
On arrival
The tour guide will be at the Puerta del Sol, right in front of the Clock Tower, next to the horse with a GREY PARAGUAS. The guide's name is Jorge, so you don't get confused.
Things to note
Reservations cannot be for more than 6 people.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
Cancellation Alert
This tour has a higher than average cancellation rate. Please consider this when booking.
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