Madrid Trip Overview
Explore the origins of Madrid on this 3-hour walking tour, and learn the history of the Spanish capital from its foundation by the Muslims to the arrival of the Bourbon Dynasty. Discover the narrow streets of the Old Town and hear fascinating stories about Madrid history, in lieu of boring facts and figures. Marvel at the majestic Royal Palace of Madrid.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Madrid, Spain
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Explore the origins of Madrid on this 3-hour walking tour, and learn the history of the Spanish capital from its foundation by the Muslims to the arrival of the Bourbon Dynasty. Discover the narrow streets of the Old Town and hear fascinating stories about Madrid history, in lieu of boring facts and figures. Marvel at the majestic Royal Palace of Madrid.
Itinerary
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Stop At: OgoTours, Puerta del Sol Equestrian Statue of Carlos III, 28013 Madrid Spain
Puerta del Sol is one of the most emblematic and busiest places in the city. Learn about Puerta del Sol Square and its most important spots: Oso and Strawberry Tree, Kilometre Zero and King Charles III
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Plaza Mayor, Calle Gerona 4, 28012 Madrid Spain
We will visit Plaza Mayor, one of the best examples of baroque architecture in Spain.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sobrino de Botin, Calle Cuchilleros 17, 28005 Madrid Spain
We will visit the Restaurante Sobrino de Botin, the Oldest Restaurant in the World (Guinness World Record certified)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mercado San Miguel, Plaza San Miguel, 28005 Madrid Spain
Discover the emblematic San Miguel Market and feast your senses
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Villa, Calle Mayor, Madrid Spain
This charming square full of tourists today was the heart of the city in the middle ages; here public executions, religious ceremonies or pagan festivals, took place.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena, Calle Bailen 10, 28013 Madrid Spain
We will visit the Almudena Cathedral, which was completed at the end of the 20th century This makes it one of the most modern cathedrals in the world.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Royal Palace of Madrid, Calle de Bailen s/n, 28071 Madrid Spain
Discover one of the largest palace in Europe. In total more than three thousand rooms from where the kings of Spain ruled territories ranging from America to the Philippine Islands.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de Oriente, Calle de Bailen, 28013 Madrid Spain
This beautiful square was designed during the reign of Jose Bonaparte, brother of Napoléon himself. In the center of the square we will admire the monument to King Felipe IV from the 17th century presides over the square.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Teatro Real, Plaza de Isabel II, 29013 Madrid Spain
We finish our walking tour at the imposing Teatro Real. This Opera House was inaugurated in 1850 by the Queen Isabel II. Since then, it has established itself as the center of musical life in Madrid.
Duration: 10 minutes
