--- title: Madrid Historical Walking Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-historical-walking-tour/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 3 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 912 duration_minutes: 140 languages: [de, ru, pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Shared old town highlights rank_in_category: 15 of 22 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-historical-walking-tour/ --- # Madrid Historical Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore Madrid's streets and monuments through local stories, with printed materials and recommendations on where to try typical dishes. A local guide leads the walk, but the listed price covers only the booking fee; payment to the guide is extra. 4.92 from 912 reviews at €3 per person for 2h 20m. In our comparison: #15 of 22 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join our fascinating tour where you will learn and get to know Madrid in the most fun way and be seduced by the stories that keep every corner of this beautiful city. Nothing better than to tour the city with your expert guide to get to know these places where you can taste typical dishes, historical places and monuments, etc. Note: this is a free tour. The payment you make now corresponds to the rate of this platform. Guide payment is not included ## Before you book - Meeting point: We wait for you at Puerta del Sol, - 8 start times: between 10:00 and 19:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €2: ages 3 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €3 per person for the English option; other options up to €80 - Duration: 2h 20m - Rating: 4.92/5 from 912 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Sol Tours Madrid - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.92 from 912 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 897 of 912. - 5 stars: 871 (96%) - 4 stars: 26 (3%) - 3 stars: 5 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 9 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise engaging history and helpful guides; standing in the sun can be uncomfortable in hot weather. **Praised:** - Historical explanations made clear through stories and humour - Welcoming guides who encourage questions and group discussion - Useful orientation for exploring central Madrid independently - Practical recommendations for food, drinks and places to visit - A relaxed walking pace without feeling hurried **Complaints:** - Standing in direct sun can be uncomfortable in hot weather - Some report late starts and waiting before the walk begins - Some question the accuracy of historical facts and visitor advice Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-04-16 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | English | €3 / person | English | - | | English | €3 / person | Spanish | - | | Russian | €3 / person | Russian | - | | Portuguese | €3 / person | Portuguese | - | | Italian | €3 / person | Italian | - | | French | €3 / person | French | - | | Private tour | €80 / person | English, Spanish | - | ## What's included - Personalized attention of your guide after the Tour (forever) - Link to personalized recommendations What to do in Madrid? - Printed material and teaching tools throughout the route - Local Guide ## Not included - Tips to the guide - It's a free tour. The payment you make now corresponds to the rate of this platform - Entries to the sites (not required as we do not enter) ## Itinerary 1. **Puerta del Sol** (25m) - Royal Post Office, Bear and Madroño, Tio Pepe, La Mariblanca, Statue Carlos III, Km 0 2. **Plaza Mayor** (20m) - Bakery House, Butcher's House, Felipe III Statue, Toledo Street 3. **The oldest restaurant in the world** (25m) 4. **Mercado San Miguel** (10m) - The market is a gastronomic temple, the best Iberian hams and freshest seafood 5. **Plaza de la Villa** (5m) - Main facades of medieval buildings 6. **Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena** (5m) - Almudena Cathedral 7. **Royal Palace of Madrid** (15m) - Royal Palace 8. **Teatro Real** (15m) - Isabel II Square, Royal Theater ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We wait for you at Puerta del Sol, by the fountain. Opposite the old Royal Post Office House (the only clock building on top). Locate the boys with the burgundy umbrella Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJx319oIAoQg0RecYd2lfuSmk Ends: Map located in Plaza Isabel II ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 22** | €3 | 2h 20m | 4.92 (912) | shared | | [Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park](/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-walking-tour-from-puerta-del-sol-to-retiro-park/?format=md) | €3 per group | 2h 25m | 4.98 (2826) | shared | | [Madrid Old City Guided Exclusive Guided Walking Tour](/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-old-city-guided-exclusive-guided-walking-tour/?format=md) | €25 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (633) | private | | [Eating Madrid: Food Walking Tour, Small-Group Tapas & Wine](/spain/madrid/tours/eating-madrid-food-walking-tour-small-group-tapas-wine/?format=md) | €89 | 3h 30m | 4.97 (421) | shared | Ranked #15 of 22 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €3 to €217, median €29; typical length 2h 30m. 7 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/walking-tours-madrid/?format=md ## More in Madrid - All Madrid tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-historical-walking-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md