Free Tour Madrid of the Habsburgs – History of the Spanish Empire

Madrid is a different story... and in this free tour through the Madrid of the Habsburgs, we invite you to experience it.

Step into our time machine to travel to one of the most radiant and tumultuous periods in Madrid's history, when the Habsburgs transformed a small town into the capital of the world's largest Empire.

You will discover when, how, and why Madrid became the capital, as you walk through the historic center of Madrid, reliving the era of clashing swords, the Holy Brotherhood —considered the first police force in the world—, palace conspiracies, the King's favorites, and the intrigues that shaped the destiny of Europe.

Throughout the tour, you will meet great protagonists of Spanish history:

the Catholic Monarchs, Charles I, the various Philips, and Charles II, along with other figures who, without wearing the crown, had their moment of glory while the cry of the Spanish Tercios echoed throughout the known world:

¡Santiago and close, Spain!

This is a historical and cultural free tour of Madrid, guided by an expert local guide, designed for those who want to understand the city beyond the visible and feel what it was like to live in the capital of the Empire where the Sun never set.

Experience an enjoyable, rigorous, and narrative journey, where history is told with emotion, context, and words, true to the spirit of MAD Experiences.

By my faith, your graces shall not regret it!