--- title: Madrid Old City Guided Exclusive Guided Walking Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-old-city-guided-exclusive-guided-walking-tour/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 25 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 621 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Best overall rank_in_category: 1 of 5 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-old-city-guided-exclusive-guided-walking-tour/ --- # Madrid Old City Guided Exclusive Guided Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** A 2h 30m private or semi-private walk through old Madrid's streets and squares with a professional guide at €25 per person. Royal Palace entry is not included: this is the storytelling layer, not the tickets. **Best overall:** A 2.5 hour private or semi-private walk through old Madrid's streets and squares with a professional guide at €25 per person: 4.97 from 621 reviews. Trade-off: Palace entry is not included. (last checked August 27, 2026) ## Overview Stroll the streets and squares of the Spanish capital on this 2.5 hour exclusive guided walking tour, discovering the secrets of Madrid’s old city. Your guide will lead you through the most iconic locations in Madrid, peeling back the history and characters that have marked them over the centuries. ## Key facts - Price: from €25 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 621 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Babylon Tours Madrid ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Semi-Private Tour English | €25 / person | English | Up to 12 people | | Private Italian Tour | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | Private Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine | | Private French Tour | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | French | Private Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine | | Private English Tour | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine | | Private Spanish Tour | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | Private Spanish Tour : Private Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine | ## What's included - Private or Semi Private Walking Tour - Professional Guide ## Not included - Transportation - Gratuities - Royal Palace of Madrid ## Itinerary 1. **Royal Palace of Madrid** (10m) - 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. 2. **Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena** (10m) - 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. 3. **Arab Wall** (10m) - 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. 4. **Calle Mayor** (10m) - 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. 5. **Plaza de la Villa** (10m) - 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. 6. **La Latina** (10m) - 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. 7. **Plaza De La Paja** (10m) - 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. 8. **Plaza de los Carros Madrid** (10m) - 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. 9. **Plaza De Puerta Cerrada** (10m) - 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. 10. **Tablao Flamenco Arco de Cuchilleros** (10m) - 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. 11. **Mercado San Miguel** (10m) - 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. 12. **Plaza Mayor** (10m) - 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. 13. **Real Casa de Postas** (10m) - 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. 14. **Puerta del Sol** (10m) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 14:30, 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - 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 Meet by the Petrvs Statue (Saint Peter) at Plaza de la Armería, across from the main entrance outside of the Palacio Real de Madrid  ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code) - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside. ## How it compares in Walking Tours Ranked **#1 of 5** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [eating-madrid-food-walking-tour-small-group-tapas-wine](https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/eating-madrid-food-walking-tour-small-group-tapas-wine/?format=md) — 4.97 (396) 2. [madrid-night-walking-tour-spanish-inquisition-old-city-legends](https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-night-walking-tour-spanish-inquisition-old-city-legends/?format=md) — 4.72 (341) 3. 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