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Medieval Madrid: the city hidden in plain sight

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Duration: 2 hours
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Guru: Mikel
Registered on 16 June 2025
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Hi! I’m Mikel. An enthusiastic guide, incurable curious soul and storyteller by nature. I’m passionate about digging into the hidden layers of every city and showing people that sometimes a stone is much more than just a stone. I love Madrid because here you’ll find Arab walls, medieval legends, ghosts from the Golden Age and wild nights from the Movida… and I want us to discover all of that together — slowly, with humor, and a big dose of curiosity. I believe a good tour isn’t just about listening to facts: it’s about truly looking, asking questions, sharing anecdotes and ending the walk feeling like we’ve woken up a little piece of the city that no one else ever showed you. I also speak English and French — and soon German too! (Languages fascinate me!) — and I’m always dreaming up new routes and ways to make Madrid reveal its secrets. If you’re looking for a guide with soul, laughter, and a touch of dreamer… I think we’re going to get along just fine. 🗝️✨
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

What if I told you that the oldest part of Madrid is right in front of you... and almost no one stops to look at it?


I invite you on a different journey: a walk to awaken the sleeping city , that medieval Madrid that continues to breathe beneath our streets.
We will walk among Arab walls, squares with names no one remembers anymore, alleys where legends of love, superstition, conquests, and ghosts mingle.

We will start at Plaza de Isabel II and visit places such as the Arab wall , Cuesta de la Vega , Plaza del Alamillo , Plaza de la Paja and many other hidden treasures.
I'll tell you the story of Mayrit , its Muslim suburbs, the reconquest, the Moorish period... and everything that's not covered in the usual tours.

🚫 Don't expect a tour of typical postcards and photos.
✅ We come here to truly look. To notice what everyone else overlooks. To imagine what the city was like when it barely had a handful of streets... and was already full of secrets.

We'll end the tour feeling like we've traveled back in time , with new questions, a different perspective on Madrid... and, I hope, eager to explore it again with me.

💫 If you're looking for a curious, fun walk, full of small stories (and some huge ones), I'm waiting for you with all my passion and my smile.
Are you coming? 😊


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Pl. de Isabel II, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
We'll meet right at the statue of Elizabeth II. I'll be waiting for you with a red umbrella and a curious cat keychain, so you'll have no trouble finding me.
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Outside visit
Plaza Ramales
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Outside visit
Calle de Rebeque
3
Outside visit
Cuesta de la Vega
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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.


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
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