Highlights of Madrid Walking Shared Tour
This walking tour of Madrid's cultural highlights unfolds like a book of folklore with your local guide and storyteller leading the way. You'll start in the very heart of Madrid at Puerta del Sol, where you'll touch the iconic "Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree" before walking to Plaza Mayor to hear some mysterious tales.
Your expert guide will share lots of insight into what makes Madrid unique, from the largest royal palace in Western Europe to the prestigious Royal Theater. You'll also get an introduction to Spanish literature when you visit the statue of Miguel de Cervantes, the man behind "Don Quixote."
Get your camera ready for your final stop. This tour concludes at the Temple of Debod, an ancient Egyptian temple that dates back to 200 BC and was gifted to Spain in 1968.
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Highlights of Madrid Walking Shared Tour
What's included in Highlights of Madrid Walking Shared Tour
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Puerta del Sol
In the very heart of Madrid, this square is home to the iconic "Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree." Step on the historic marker where the 16th-century Spanish Road begins.
Plaza Mayor
Once the center of Old Madrid, this plaza is now a major tourist spot because of its beautiful architecture, bars, and restaurants. Learn about the legends hidden here.
Plaza de la Villa
One of the oldest squares in the city, this plaza boasts the Casa de los Lujanes, the oldest civil building in Madrid. You can see three different buildings built in three centuries.
Inclusions
- Expert local guide
- Guided tour of Madrid
- Gratuities
- 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
- This tour covers 2 miles at a leisurely pace.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your guide outside the Heladeria Palazzo in Puerta del Sol 11. Your guide will be holding an orange sign with the company name.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.