An incredible tour with our guide Stuart!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Personalized guide to Madrid by WhatsApp (when booking)
- Local professional guide, expert in Madrid history
- Exclusive printed matter and illustrated map
- Restaurant recommendations and plans at completion
Excludes
- Tip to guide (delivered at completion to satisfaction)
- Entrance fees to monuments (completely outside tour)
- Food or drinks
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Puerta del Sol, next to the statue of the Bear and the Madroño, north side in front of the Apple Store. Look for our COMPLETELY YELLOW UMBRELLA — we’ll recognize you instantly even if the square is full. Trouble? Write us on WhatsApp and we will help you in the moment.
Return
- We ended up in Retreat Park.
Itinerary
The starting point of the tour and the nerve center of Madrid. Here you will find the Km 0 of all roads in Spain, the famous clock of the chimes of New Year's Eve and the statue of the Bear and the Madronño. We will tell you the history of this square since the 15th century and the secrets that hide its buildings.
The most exclusive hotel in Madrid, located in the historic Santa Ana Palace, a neoclassical building from the 19th century which was for decades the headquarters of the Ministry of the Navy. You will find out how this palace was transformed into one of the Europe's most important luxury hotels and histories that guard its walls between the Plaza de Cibeles and the Paseo del Prado.
One of the longest and oldest streets in Madrid, connecting the center with the historic neighborhoods of the east. You will admire the majestic Circle of Fine Arts Building and know the historical importance of this road that has been the cultural and financial axis of the capital for centuries.
The most protected building in Madrid and one of the most imposing in Europe. Discover the urban legends surrounding its underground treasure, its incredible system Security and the secrets of the heart financial institution of Spain since 1856.
One of the most recognizable symbols of Madrid: the goddess Cibeles on his wagon pulled by lions. We'll explain their mythological origin, why Real Madrid celebrate here its titles and the four monumental buildings surrounding the square: the Palace of Cibeles, the Bank of Spain, Buenavista Palace and Linares Palace.
The most important walk in Madrid and Heritage of the UNESCO Humanity. You will walk along the so-called Art Walk, flanked by three of the most important museums in the world: the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia Museum and the Thyssen Museum. We will tell you his story and his extraordinary cultural legacy.
The iconic fountain of the sea god, where fans Atletico Madrid celebrate their victories. You'll meet its mythological significance, the historical rivalry with the Cibeles of Real Madrid and how these two sources represent the split identity of the city.
We pass in front of one of the most important museums of the world, home of the masterpieces of Velázquez, Goya, The Bosco and Rubens. We'll tell you his story, how he was born and what treasures it holds inside so that, if you wish, you can visit it on your own at the end of the tour.
We finish in the green lung of Madrid, Heritage of UNESCO Humanity. You will discover the majestic Crystal Palace, the Great Pond, the Rosaleda and the historic gardens surrounding this 118-hectare oasis in the heart of the city. The perfect place to continue your day in Madrid.
The grand boulevard of Madrid, known as the Broadway of Madrid. You will discover its impressive architecture of the early 20th century, the most emblematic buildings such as the Metropolis Building and the Telefónica Building, its historical theaters and the curiosities that hide this unique street in the world.
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Reviews
The tour was awesome. Saw a lot and learned a lot about Madrid and the history. Our tour guide Paula was not just awesome, she was outrages. So I highly recommend this tour.
The tour was simply amazing. Stuart was the best guide ever, very knowledgeable and funny. The group got along great and we had a marvelous time. Oh and the weather was chill, but not that cold, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I definitely recommend this tour, especially with Stuart. You’ll even end up with a bunch of amazing photos from the best guide/photographer =D
Carlota was amazing! The information and the places we visit are the heart of the architecture icons I will definitely look for the other tours. Long tour and worth the time
Our guide was Carlota. Very good. Interesting facts, good explanations, and a very pleasant route.
Carlota is a champion of the history of Spain and her passion, energy and tenacity to dedicate more than two and a half hours to us, she is a tremendous champion of creating experiences. Highly recommended!!! Very grateful for the effort!
Very interesting, our guide was super knowledgeable about the topics. We learned and saw a lot!
Carlota the guide was very pleasant and her tour very interesting!
We took the tour from Sol to Puerta de Alcalá with Carlota, I recommend it 100%, it was superb!!!!
The foundation is the excellent, committed guide, with a lot of knowledge and who knows how to take the appropriate breaks.
We loved the tour; Carlota, our guide, was very pleasant and made the content of the visit very interesting. Totally recommended
It was a very interesting tour, a different way of doing a walk in Madrid ☺️ we really liked it
Very expressive, cheerful and willing for us to enjoy the tour. You can tell he enjoys the story and knows how to transmit. He gave us extra information where to eat, museums and so on.
Charlotte was excellent told us in detail every story, very friendly and didactic. We loved the road and more Christmas lights.
We loved the tour, it was a different and very special experience to do together. Fully recommended!!!.
Excellent experience! Support materials, stories, architecture, the best. Guide Stuart was very friendly to everyone.
Our cool guide.. 2 hours spent flying..it is worth doing this tour,without so much date data but making a good timeline
The tour with Carlota was very interesting and complete. It was a nice walk and a very pleasant experience. Now I feel like I know a lot more about Madrid. Thank you so much!!
Carlota was very professional, very dedicated and showed a very good preparation to guide us through the Madrid of the Bourbons. It is very evident that she has made an exhaustive study of the places and history of Madrid. Charlotte shared picturesque anecdotes in different areas and answered all our questions. We had an excellent dialogue and had a very entertaining time with her. Carlota is very knowledgeable about her trade and we recommend taking her tour.
Charlotte is a super guide! We loved the content and the route, made it a pleasant and interesting journey, a pleasure
Alejandro was a sensational guide, we really liked everything he told, he got involved with the group a lot, the 2h30min flew past us! Fully recommended, we learned many interesting things.
Excellent! Charlotte wasn't stopped by the rain. He showed us every corner and shared part of the history of Madrid! Recommended.
The tour was very complete. The guide very nice and knows a lot about your city, explains very well and answered all the questions.
Beautiful tour. Very complete. But above all the excellence and professionalism of our guide: Carlota. Happy to have chosen to do this tour and best guide, impossible!
Doing the historic tour of Madrid with Carlota Gil was a fantastic experience. We visited the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and learned about the Madrid Shield in a dynamic and entertaining way. Charlotte proved to be a charming guide, knowledgeable and always open to questions. In addition, he gave us excellent recommendations for places to explore later. A pleasant and well organized tour that I recommend without a doubt. Charlotte brings history to life!
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