Itinerary
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Stop At: Royal Palace of Madrid, Calle de Bailen s/n, 28071 Madrid Spain
You will start your tour by visiting the beautiful Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family. Although having been a home to the Kings of Spain from Charles III to Alfonso XIII, today it is only used for state ceremonies.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena, Calle Mayor 92 Catedral de la Almudena, 28013 Madrid Spain
We will then make our way to the Almudena Cathedral, a Catholic Church consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993. You will also see the Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena, a museum that is part of the church.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Arab Wall, Cuesta de la Vega S/N, 28013 Madrid Spain
Next we will visit the Muslim Walls of Madrid, also known as the Arab Walls, located on the road Cuesta de la Vega. The walls are probably the oldest construction surviving in the city, and their construction is linked to the origin of Madrid.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Calle Mayor, Madrid Spain
After this we will walk along the Calle Mayor, a centric street in Madrid starting in the Puerta de Sol and ending at the Cuesta de la Vega. Created in the Middle ages, this road became the main thoroughfare of the city in the Early Modern Period.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Villa, Calle Mayor, Madrid Spain
Along the Calle Mayor we will see the Plaza de la Villa we will see the Plaza de la Villa, one of Madrid’s best-preserved monuments. Located in the historical zone next to the Puerta del Sol Gate it is one of the main medieval centres of Madrid.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: La Latina, Madrid Spain
You will then walk through La Latina, a historic neighbourhood in the centre of downtown Madrid. The area occupies much of the oldest section of Madrid and is filled with small narrow streets for you to explore.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Paja, 28005 Madrid Spain
A major marketplace during the 13th and 14th century, Plaza de la Paja is known for its crowed streets pulsing with life. However, one can find small moments of serenity in the most surprising places. The square is an idea place to have a drink or bite to eat while admiring beautiful architecture that spans several centuries.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de los Carros Madrid, Plaza de los Carros, Madrid Spain
Plaza de los Carros is a nice little square with a lovely fountain. Here you can enjoy a nice drink and and take in the buzzing atmosphere.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza De Puerta Cerrada, Calle de Segovia, Madrid Spain
Following on you will then see the Plaza de Puerta Cerrada, located in the La Latina neighbourhood of the historic center of the Spanish city of Marid. Built on a medieval Islamic fort, the La Latina neighbourhood is city’s oldest and one of its liveliest.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tablao Flamenco Arco de Cuchilleros, Madrid Spain
Afterwards you will see the Arco de Cuchilleros, a well-known historical archway with stairs leading to the 16th century Plaza Mayor, arguably the most famous plaza in Marid.
Well-known historical archway with stairs leading to the prominent, 16th-century Plaza Mayor.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mercado San Miguel, Plaza San Miguel, 28005 Madrid Spain
Afterwards you will visit the Mercado San Miguel, located in the heart of the city centre, next to the historic Plaza Mayor. This historic market is not only considered beautiful but is full of food from all around the country.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza Mayor, Calle Gerona 4, 28012 Madrid Spain
We will then head to Plaza Mayor, a grand arcaded square in the centre of Madrid. First build during the Habsburg period of Philipp III’s reign, it was once the centre of old Madrid, and is very popular with locals and tourists alike today.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Real Casa de Postas, Plaza Pontejos 3, 28012 Madrid Spain
Following, you will see the Real Casa de Postas, an administrative building, neoclassical in style which was the home to the telegraph service offices of the National Police force until it was bought by Madrid’s Regional Government in 1985.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Puerta del Sol, 28013 Madrid Spain
Getting to the end of our tour, we will visit Puerta del Sol, a bustling square in the center of Madrid and one of the city’s most famous sites. It is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads and also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year.
Duration: 10 minutes