Free tour

Madrid’s Royal Secrets & Moorish Past – Stories, Legends & Hidden Corners

5.00

Excellent(23)

Madrid

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Tío Tours

PRO

Verified quality

Registered on 10 October 2024

We're Nic and Emely, the brains behind Tío Tours. Over the past years, we've made Madrid our city, soaking up it's history, culture and quirks. Now we want to share it with you! So join Tío Tours on one of it's many adventures around marvelous Madrid. Who knows? You might just want to stay here in Madrid, just like us!

Free reservation and cancellation

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

Tour description

⭐ Madrid’s highest-rated walking experience (5⭐ across all platforms)⭐

Discover Madrid through stories, secrets and interactive moments, not dry dates or endless walking. This tour brings the city’s Moorish origins, royal power struggles and hidden corners to life in a fun, engaging way - perfect if you want to understand Madrid, not just see it.

We don’t just talk about history - you become part of it. Along the way, guests take part in light-hearted roleplay moments (crowns, swords and royal intrigue included!), making the experience memorable, social and surprisingly fun.

What you’ll experience:

👑Madrid’s royal heart - beyond the postcards

🕌The city’s Moorish foundations and how they still shape Madrid today

🗝 Hidden stories, legends and power struggles most visitors never hear

🎭Interactive moments that bring history to life

👥Small-group atmosphere with a passionate local guide

Why guests love this tour:

✔ 5-star rating across all platforms

✔ Storytelling instead of lectures

✔ Fun, immersive and relaxed pace

✔ Ideal for first-time visitors and curious returners

Practical details:

📍Meeting point: Plaza de la Armería (the square between the Palace and Cathedral)

⏱ Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes

🚶Pace: Easy to moderate, with plenty of stops

☀️Runs rain or shine

📱WhatsApp support available after booking

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Armory Square

The meeting point is the Plaza de la Armería. This is the square between the Royal Palace and the Cathedral. Look out for your Tío Tours guide, who will be holding a blue and white umbrella.

Outside visit

Restos de la Torre de los Huesos

We take a look at an 11th century Islamic watchtower designed to protect the city from Christian attacks.

Outside visit

arab wall

A stop of epic proportions. We discuss the original Arabic Walls, the so called "Walls of Fire", and see how the they stood up to the Christian Reconquest.

Outside visit

Remains of the old Church of Almudena

Many visitors are attracted to the remains of the original Almudena church, but fail to realise that the site was first home to the Mosque within the Arabic settlement.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.