A local guide and viewpoint tickets are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded, and pricing is per group. 5 from 62 reviews at €195 per group/vehicle for 3h.
Best for: Start with a private Old Town walk and rooftop viewpoint, ticket included, at €195 per group/vehicle for 3h; no hotel pickup. 5 from 62 reviews. Private Tours comparison
Trade-off: No hotel pickup or drop off.
In our comparison: #8 of 22 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €195 per group.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. 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★: 62 of 62
Star breakdown of all 62 ratings
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Written by Guidekin from the 32 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (28 July 2018 to 26 June 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.
10 minDiscover the emblematic San Miguel Market and feast your senses. There is no better place in Madrid to learn a little about the fantastic and tasty Spanish food.
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 min · Admission not includedDiscover 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 min · Admission not includedThis 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 minThis 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 minYou’ll find one of Madrid’s most iconic landmarks — the impressive monument to Miguel de Cervantes, flanked by the famous statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. Your experience concludes at the spectacular rooftop terrace of the Riu Plaza España Hotel, offering breathtaking 360° views of Madrid from the 27th floor, over 100 meters above the ground.
20 minExplore the origins of Madrid on a private 3-hour walking tour and learn about Madrid, its history, culture, traditons and people.
This tour is a fantastic introduction to the history of the Spanish capital from its foundation by the Muslims to the present day.
Discover the narrow streets of the Old Town and hear fascinating stories about Madrid.
Your experience concludes at the spectacular rooftop terrace of the Riu Plaza España Hotel, offering breathtaking 360° views of Madrid from the 27th floor, over 100 meters above the ground.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #8 of 22 | €195 per group | 3h | 5.0 (62) | private |
| 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 #8 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