A local guide and local taxes are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.99 from 116 reviews at €27 per person for 2h 30m.
Best for: Book the Old Town Small Group Tour at €27 per person for 2h 30m: max ten guests, no hotel pickup; 4.99 from 116 reviews. Small-Group Tours comparison
Trade-off: Hotel pickup and drop-off excluded.
In our comparison: #6 of 22 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €27 per adult.
Children from €9 (ages 0 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 October 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 116 of 116
Star breakdown of all 116 ratings
Reviewers praise the history and local tips; taking the tour late in a stay can leave little time to use those tips
Written by Guidekin from the 84 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (21 August 2018 to 15 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Puerta del Sol is one of the most emblematic and busiest places in the city. Learn about Puerta del Sol Square and its most important spots: Oso and Strawberry Tree, Kilometre Zero and King Charles III
15 minWe will visit Plaza Mayor, one of the best examples of baroque architecture in Spain.
15 minDiscover the emblematic San Miguel Market and feast your senses
10 minThis charming square full of tourists today was the heart of the city in the middle ages; here public executions, religious ceremonies or pagan festivals, took place.
15 minWe will visit the Almudena Cathedral, which was completed at the end of the 20th century This makes it one of the most modern cathedrals in the world.
10 minDiscover one of the largest palace in Europe. In total more than three thousand rooms from where the kings of Spain ruled territories ranging from America to the Philippine Islands.
10 minThis beautiful square was designed during the reign of Jose Bonaparte, brother of Napoléon himself. In the center of the square we will admire the monument to King Felipe IV from the 17th century presides over the square.
10 minWe finish our walking tour at the imposing Teatro Real. This Opera House was inaugurated in 1850 by the Queen Isabel II. Since then, it has established itself as the center of musical life in Madrid.
10 minExplore the origins of Madrid on this 2.5-hour walking tour, and learn the history of the Spanish capital from its foundation by the Muslims to the arrival of the Bourbon Dynasty.
Discover the narrow streets of the Old Town and hear fascinating stories about Madrid history, in lieu of boring facts and figures.
Marvel at the majestic Royal Palace of Madrid.
A small group of maximum 10 people allows for a much more comfortable, flexible, and engaging experience. It’s easier to move around the city, access places that larger groups cannot, and enjoy a more relaxed pace with time for questions and interaction.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #6 of 22 | €27 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (116) | shared, max 10 |
| Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park | €3 per group | 2h 25m | 4.98 (2826) | shared |
| Madrid Old City Guided Exclusive Guided Walking Tour | €25 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (633) | private |
| Eating Madrid: Food Walking Tour, Small-Group Tapas & Wine | €89 | 3h 30m | 4.97 (421) | shared |
Ranked #6 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. Compare all 22 Walking Tours