Free tour

Madrid, from a medieval city to the capital of the kingdom

5.00

Excellent(5)

Madrid

Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Languages: Spanish

Guru: Maria

Registered on 17 January 2023

Graduate in History. Higher Technician in Tourist Guide and Assistance and Tourist Guide. Teacher for many years, I love sharing my knowledge and learning about the concerns and opinions of travelers. I myself began traveling very young and I continue to enjoy short and long trips. One of my passions is architecture that combines science, art and technology. If you are interested in other aspects of the city, or in another part of history, please contact me. Wide availability of hours to satisfy your curiosity about the city of Madrid

Free reservation and cancellation

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

Tour description

Many visitors, but also many Madrid residents, are unaware of the intense life of the city between the 9th and 16th centuries. I invite you to discover Madrid. A very interesting city full of events that filled these seven centuries, often forgotten, unknown or mixed with events from later centuries.
In 865, the emir Muhammad I ordered the construction of a citadel in Mayrit ("abundance of rivers of water"), the village near the Manzanares, situated on a promontory and surrounded by 15 river basins. It was conquered by Alfonso VI in 1083, who began to build the so-called Christian wall, a work that would last until 1212.
If you would prefer a tour with a different theme, or focused on specific aspects, please contact us. Various times available.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Pl. de la Villa, S/N, Centro, 28008 Madrid, Spain

I will be near the Torre de Los Lujanes, with a cotton bag with the Madrid Metro icon

Outside visit

Catedral de la Almudena

Outside visit

Teatro Real

Outside visit

Saint Michael Market

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 €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).