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Mythology Madrid Walking Tour

The tour will start at the gates of the National Archaeological Museum. Outside of the museum, we will learn about the two sphinxes that guard its entrance, and the reasoning behind them.
Leaving the museum, we will take a nice stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the so-called 'Boulevard of Light', the Paseo del Prado, where we will learn about the on-going feud that Cybele and Neptune have in the city, as well as the almost forgotten Apollo fountain. Backtracking through enchanting allyways, we will reach the Círculo de Bella Artes and the Edificio Metrópolis, that have depictions of Minerva and Niké respectively.
Afterwards, we will get to the beating heart of the city, Puerta del Sol, where we will learn about the story of La Mariblanca, the popular name of a statue of Venus. Afterwards, we will head to the Gran Vía, where we will be witnesses of the eternal strife between hunter Diana and her prey.
We will end our tour on the hill that is home to the Egyptian Temple of Debod, a popular spot for sunset-viewing and picture-taking with an incredible panoramic of the city.

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English, Spanish, French and Italian

Guide: VICTOR

Guiding since 2026

I am an official tour guide, and I studied ancient history and archaeology at university, in addition to participating in several excavations in Spain and Italy. I am quite interested in learning about other cultures, and I especially love languages: I speak English, French, Italian, and some Catalan, Arabic, and Welsh, but I always want to learn more, so I would love to learn about your cultures as well. I am specialized in antiquity, and as such I offer tours that explore the connection between classical cultures and Madrid and its surroundings. Beyond this, I am passionate about the humanities, and I have an interest in literature and art history, so I will also include tours focused on these aspects, with literary walks, museum visits, and information about the popular culture and folklore of the Meseta Central.

7 stops

4.0 km walking

2 hours

Meeting point:Punto de encuentroI will be with an opened black umbrella at the gates of the Archaeological Museum of Madrid, just outside of the entrance.Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Cybele Fountain

2

Outside visit

Apollo Fountain

3

Outside visit

Neptune Fountain

7 stops

4.0 km walking

2 hours

Meeting point:Punto de encuentroI will be with an opened black umbrella at the gates of the Archaeological Museum of Madrid, just outside of the entrance.Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Cybele Fountain

2

Outside visit

Apollo Fountain

3

Outside visit

Neptune Fountain

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.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 2 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.