Free tour

Royal Splendor: Discovering Madrid of the Habsburgs

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Acceptable(34)

Madrid

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Afrohispanica

Registered on 1 April 2022

¡Hola visitors! I welcome you to Madrid ☀ I am Kwame, your guide in Madrid 😊 I am a fun person, I consider myself to be friendly and I love interacting, meeting and talking with people from around the world. I've always thought that getting to know different cultures brings us together and make us grow. 🌎 I've lived in the UK for 15 years, London and Bristol mainly, and I have worked as tour guide in Barcelona but Madrid is where I'm based now. You can be sure that my tour will be serious, professional, informative but also very enjoyable. Come discover Madrid with me and I assure you that you will never forget this incredible city.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Discover the soul of old Madrid as you explore the historic quarter known as Madrid de los Austrias , a district shaped by the Habsburg dynasty in the 16th and 17th centuries. Led by an expert local guide, this walking tour uncovers a legacy of royal ambition, baroque architecture, and lively plazas.

You'll begin in the iconic Plaza de Isabel II , once the stage for coronations, markets, and even public trials. From there, stroll through charming side streets lined with century-old taverns and hidden courtyards. Highlights include the Royal Palace (exterior), the imposing Almudena Cathedral , and the Plaza de la Villa , where medieval buildings whisper stories of Madrid's earliest days as a capital. The tour ends at the majestic Plaza Mayor .

Along the way, your guide will share insider tales of kings, queens, and courtly intrigue, as well as recommend the best local spots for tapas, churros , or a glass of vermouth after your tour.

If you like history this is a tour you cannot miss! The tour to the old town city of Madrid or Madrid de los Austrias includes:

 Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, San Miguel Market, Plaza de la Villa, Muslim Wall, Almudena Cathedral, The Royal Palace and Royal Theater, and Plaza de Isabel II

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain

On the equestrian statue with the yellow umbrella

Outside visit

Plaza Mayor

Outside visit

Plaza de la Villa

Outside visit

Mercado de San Miguel

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).