--- title: "Private Walking Tour: Madrid Old Town & Stunning City Views" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/private-walking-tour-madrid-old-town-stunning-city-views/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 195 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 62 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: First private tour? rank_in_category: 8 of 22 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/private-walking-tour-madrid-old-town-stunning-city-views/ --- # Private Walking Tour: Madrid Old Town & Stunning City Views **Guidekin's take:** Walk the narrow streets of Madrid's Old Town and finish at a rooftop viewpoint on a private tour for your party. 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. **First private tour?:** 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. Trade-off: No hotel pickup or drop off. (last checked October 2, 2026) In our comparison: #8 of 22 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Puerta del Sol Square (equestrian statue… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €195 per group/vehicle - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 62 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: OgoTours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 5.0 from 62 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 62 of 62. - 5 stars: 62 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge, humour and local tips; no recurring criticism appears in these reviews. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who explain Madrid's history with humour - Useful food recommendations and tips for exploring the city - Routes and commentary tailored to visitors' interests - Local stops and details that visitors say they would miss on their own **Complaints:** - No complaints are raised in the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 32 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-07-28 to 2026-06-26); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Viewpoint tickets included - Local guide - Private tour - Local taxes ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **OgoTours** (15m) - 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 2. **Plaza Mayor** (10m) - We will visit Plaza Mayor, one of the best examples of baroque architecture in Spain. 3. **Mercado San Miguel** (10m) - Discover 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. 4. **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. 5. **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. 6. **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. 7. **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. 8. **Teatro Real** (10m) - 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. 9. **Plaza De Espana** (20m) - You’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... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 10:00 - 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 Puerta del Sol Square (equestrian statue of King Carlos III). The guide will be holding a sign. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJx319oIAoQg0RecYd2lfuSmk Ends: The tour ends at the rooftop viewpoint of the Riu Plaza España Hotel, where you’ll enjoy the best panoramic views of Madrid from the 27th floor — more than 100 meters above the city. ## 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €195 | €98 | | 4 | €195 | €49 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Walking Tours start at €3 per person. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | 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](/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 #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. 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