--- title: Madrid Old Town - Small Group Tour (Up to 10 people) lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-old-town-small-group-tour-up-to-10-people/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 27 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 116 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: What cap and price? rank_in_category: 6 of 22 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-old-town-small-group-tour-up-to-10-people/ --- # Madrid Old Town - Small Group Tour (Up to 10 people) **Guidekin's take:** Walk the narrow streets of Madrid's Old Town and see the Royal Palace of Madrid in a small shared group capped at ten people. 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. **What cap and price?:** 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. Trade-off: Hotel pickup and drop-off excluded. (last checked September 15, 2026) In our comparison: #6 of 22 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Puerta del Sol, - Max 10 people: small group - Starts 10:15: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €9: ages 0 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €27 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.99/5 from 116 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: OgoTours - Group: Shared, up to 10 travellers - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.99 from 116 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 116 of 116. - 5 stars: 115 (99%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the history and local tips; taking the tour late in a stay can leave little time to use those tips **Praised:** - Clear, engaging explanations of Madrid's history, buildings and local customs - Friendly, enthusiastic guides who welcome questions and involve the group - Practical recommendations for local restaurants, bars and shops - Useful orientation for exploring central Madrid independently **Complaints:** - Some regret taking the tour late in their stay, with little time left to try the recommended places Written by Guidekin from the 84 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-08-21 to 2026-09-15); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Local guide - Local taxes ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Puerta del Sol** (15m) - 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 2. **Plaza Mayor** (15m) - We will visit Plaza Mayor, one of the best examples of baroque architecture in Spain. 3. **We will visit the Restaurante Sobrino de Botin, the Oldest Restaurant in the ...** (5m) - We will visit the Restaurante Sobrino de Botin, the Oldest Restaurant in the World (Guinness World Record certified) 4. **Mercado San Miguel** (10m) - Discover the emblematic San Miguel Market and feast your senses 5. **Plaza de la Villa** (15m) - This 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. 6. **Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena** (10m) - We 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. 7. **Royal Palace of Madrid** (10m) - Discover 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. 8. **Plaza de Oriente** (10m) - This 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. 9. **Teatro Real** (10m) - We 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. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri - Departures: 10:15 - 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 Puerta del Sol, right next to the Orange store. The guide will be carrying a green umbrella, so you can easily spot them. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJM9bvHX4oQg0RsvXvRiH7vgM ## 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 - Children must be accompanied by an adult ## Compared with other Walking Tours | 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](/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 #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. 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-old-town-small-group-tour-up-to-10-people/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md