--- title: Welcome to Madrid Walking Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/welcome-to-madrid-walking-tour/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 33 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 110 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 12 of 22 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/welcome-to-madrid-walking-tour/ --- # Welcome to Madrid Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** Walk through Madrid's oldest streets from near Plaza Mayor to the Royal Palace, with stories connecting the sights along the way. A guide and a map of recommendations are included; this walk is English only. 4.95 from 110 reviews at €33 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #12 of 22 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Welcome to Madrid! One of Europe's most exciting yet misunderstood cities. What it lacks in famous tourist attractions, it more than makes up for in wild history, beautiful views and exciting local stories. If you take a couple of hours to get to know Madrid, it can easily become one of your favourite cities. This English language tour starts close to the Plaza Mayor and ends at the glorious Royal Palace, we'll stroll down charming streets to see the sights of the oldest part of town and discover the secrets of a city that stands in the middle of nowhere, miles from its neighbours. We'll travel through the history that shaped the city, talk food and drink traditions, share recommendations and even solve a couple of local mysteries. Join us to spend fun couple of hours falling in love with Madrid and getting recommendations from your new local friends! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide by the fountain in Plaza… - Starts 10:30, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €33 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.95/5 from 110 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Lexi Walking Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:30, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.95 from 110 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 108 of 110. - 5 stars: 107 (97%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise engaging history and useful local tips, though some find there is too much talking. **Praised:** - Engaging storytelling that connects Madrid's history with its streets - Useful food, drink and sightseeing tips, with maps to use afterwards - A helpful introduction before exploring Madrid independently - Friendly guides who welcome questions and speak clearly **Complaints:** - Some enjoy the detailed storytelling, while others find the explanations too long Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-07-02 to 2026-09-28); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Map of recommendations - Expert guide ## Itinerary 1. **Plaza Mayor** (pass by, no stop) - Learn the history of Plaza Mayor including its many purposes through time and why people avoided it for decades. 2. **Pass by one of Madrid's most famous businesses and learn the secret of how to...** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by one of Madrid's most famous businesses and learn the secret of how to spot other special establishments 3. **Plaza De Puerta Cerrada** (pass by, no stop) - Start to explore the food, drink and socialising traditions of Madrid from wall jumping locals to one of the world's most important restaurants 4. **Plaza de la Villa** (pass by, no stop) - See hundreds of years of architecture together in one beautiful square 5. **Calle Mayor** (pass by, no stop) - Beautiful buildings and more of Madrid's unique history 6. **Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena** (pass by, no stop) - Observe the unusual and striking Almudena cathedral 7. **Plaza de Oriente** (pass by, no stop) - End the tour with a magnificent viewpoint and hear the wild story of the royal palace ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 14:00 - 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 Meet your guide by the fountain in Plaza de la Provincia, they'll be carrying a Lexi Walking Tours tote bag Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EjBQbC4gZGUgbGEgUHJvdmluY2lhLCBDZW50cm8sIDI4MDEyIE1hZHJpZCwgU3BhaW4iLiosChQKEgmtL98EfyhCDRFHx5BOzSMxmRIUChIJgTwKgJcpQg0RaSKMYcHeNsQ Ends: We'll end the tour close to Palacio Real and the Almudena cathedral ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 22** | €33 | 2h 30m | 4.95 (110) | shared | | [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 #12 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/welcome-to-madrid-walking-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md