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🏅Madrid Essential Free Tour - Local Guides

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: OgoTours
Quality Verified Registered on August 18, 2018

Hello! We are Javier and Tatiana. After a wide variety of experience in different companies, in 2013 we decided to found OgoTours, a guided tour company based in Madrid. Specializing in a destination like Madrid doesn’t happen overnight, it requires years of study, preparation and effort. However, today this specialization is our main strength compared to other companies in Madrid. Currently our team of guides is composed of professionals from different fields (Art History, Tourism, History, etc.) who love sharing their favorite places in Madrid. As if this were not enough, our small family run business has grown over these years to become one of the top-rated tour companies in Madrid. Webistes such as TripAdvisor, Yelp as well as numerous travel blogs and specialized press recommend us as the best way to discover Madrid. As a 100% local company, we keep a close relationship with the city. We only collaborate with small Madrid businesses and try to show our city from a local and authentic perspective. In short, the passion for our city and the possibility of continuing to learn make this work the best one in the world. Looking forward to seeing you in Madrid, Javier & Tatiana

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

Imagine walking through the narrow streets of the historic center , immersing yourself in history and visiting emblematic places in Madrid.

During our guided tour we will embark on a journey through the fascinating history of Madrid; from its foundation in the Middle Ages, until the arrival of the Bourbon dynasty that transformed the city. All this accompanied by curiosities, interesting facts and legends that will make you discover Madrid like a true “Madrileneño”.

We are a 100% local company . Our team is made up exclusively of professional guides with extensive experience who enjoy sharing the history of Madrid and their favorite corners of the city.

In addition, we are the only Free Tour in Madrid that offers a radio guide system (the guide speaks into a microphone and the participants listen through headphones).
You don't have to worry about anything. We provide you with the radio guide system and disposable headphones.

Tour of the historic center:

  • Sun Gate
  • Comb Inn
  • Main Square
  • Oldest restaurant in the world
  • San Miguel Market
  • Village Square
  • Almudena Cathedral
  • Royal Palace
  • Plaza de Oriente
  • Royal Theatre


IMPORTANT!

In order to guarantee the quality of our Free Tour:

  • We always offer small groups . This way participants can ask questions, photos, etc. making the experience much more enjoyable and entertaining.

  • Advantages of using radio guides :

    -Clear and crisp communication between the tour guide and the participants, even in parts where there is a lot of ambient noise such as the historic center of Madrid.

    -Participants can move freely without missing important information. They do not need to be close to the guide to hear the explanations, allowing for a more flexible and comfortable experience.

    -Accessibility for people with hearing disabilities, since our radio guide system allows you to adjust the volume according to individual needs.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Prta del Sol, 12, 28013 Madrid, Spain
    Prta del Sol, 12, 28013 Madrid, Spain
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    Next to the Orange store. You just have to look for the green umbrella from OGOTOURS

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Puerta del Sol
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Inn of the Comb
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Plaza Mayor
  • 4
    Outside visit
    oldest restaurant in the world
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Saint Michael Market
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Town Square
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Catedral de la Almudena
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Royal Palace of Madrid
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Plaza de Oriente
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Teatro Real

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Brian 10 Apr 2024
Mexico City

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Gran experiencia, muy recomendado, garantía de tour
Laura María 10 Apr 2024
San José

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
El recorrido incluyó lugares con gran historia. El guía es una persona conicedora de la historia, muy empático y su narración es muy entretenida
Moreno7338 10 Apr 2024
Chiclana de la Frontera

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Muy atento y profesional, conoce muy bien los lugares y las fechas( datos propiamente dichos)de los lugares a los que se visitan con el tour , un tour muy agradable y ameno por parte de Javier , cualquier duda o consulta te la resuelve con simpatía y conocimiento del tema, el tour se me hizo hasta corto , estuvo muy bien , se sale de lo típico de los monumentos ( Cibeles, puerta de Alcalá , etc) merece mucho la pena .
Valeria 08 Apr 2024
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
Javier es un guía muy detallista, ameno y preciso en sus comentarios y en la información provista; agregando datos de valor en el recorrido. Destacamos el uso de audífonos personales, que favorece la escucha y la continuidad de la información, así como el soporte de material fotográfico para ampliar la exposición. Muy recomendable!
Marina 08 Apr 2024
Trelew

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Me sorprendió cuánto sabía y la forma amena en que nos contó todo. A pesar de ser madrileño conocía muchas de las costumbres y términos de los lugares de origen de las personas del grupo así que estuvo muy divertido porque todos aportaban algo a las historias que contó. Un diez!!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 7 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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