Habsburg Madrid Old Town / Small Groups

Our tour offers visitors audiovisual material to better understand the history of the sites we visit, a complimentary cold water bottle (in summer) to make the walk more pleasant, and radio guides so you don't miss a single detail of the history of this magnificent city. We also provide many recommendations and assistance before, during, and after our tour to ensure your visit to Madrid is a unique experience, so book now and come enjoy Madrid. 

During this tour, which starts at Plaza Isabel II (Metro Opera), we will talk about two dynasties that made Madrid a monumental capital and the magnificent buildings surrounding the eastern part of the Royal Palace of Madrid, such as the Madrid Opera, Plaza de Oriente, and the details that adorn it, making this square one of the most historic in the city. We will then focus on two of the most representative buildings in the area: the Royal Palace of Madrid, where we will discuss the origin of the War of Independence against Napoleon that began outside the Royal Palace, and the Almudena Cathedral, the patroness of the city of Madrid. We will then visit one of the nerve centers of commerce in medieval Madrid, Plaza de la Villa, and the buildings that adorn this iconic square of Madrid. We continue the tour passing by the most famous gastronomic market and its surroundings, descending through Calle Cuchilleros where we will see different restaurants with a lot of history, such as the Caves of Luis Candelas, Sobrino de Botín considered the oldest in the world, and we cannot miss one of the streets with the best gastronomy in the city, none other than Calle de la Cava Baja located in the La Latina neighborhood, the oldest neighborhood in Madrid. We conclude our tour at Plaza Mayor of Madrid, which is currently the most representative square of Habsburg Madrid, so don't waste any more time and come to know and enjoy the city like a true Madrilenian.