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Starting from Puerta del Sol, this 2.5-hour walking tour takes you through Madrid's oldest historic district with a local guide. Along the route via Calle del Arenal, the Teatro Real, Plaza de Oriente, the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral and La Latina to Plaza Mayor, you'll hear Madrid's history, legends and hidden stories. Take a break with a drink of your choice and a pintxo, and stop by a local market to see how locals shop. You'll also receive a Madrid pocket map that comes in handy after the tour.
Meet your local guide in front of the Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree in Puerta del Sol to start the tour. Walking through the city's oldest area, you'll hear not only Madrid's history, legends and hidden stories but also about its art, popular nightlife spots and modern architecture.
While walking along Calle del Arenal, take a break and enjoy a drink of your choice (beer, red or white wine, vermouth, soft drink or water) with a pintxo. There's also time to stop by a local market and see how locals do their shopping.
Pass the Teatro Real and Plaza de Oriente, and listen to your guide in front of the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral. Then stroll through Plaza de la Paja and the La Latina neighborhood to soak up the atmosphere of its old streets.
Finally, explore Madrid's iconic Plaza Mayor, where the tour ends. You'll take home a Madrid pocket map to use after the tour.
※ The itinerary and order of visits may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree (El Oso y el Madroño)
Prta del Sol, 1, Centro, 28013 Madrid, España
Meeting point information:
Meet in front of the bear statue in Puerta del Sol (Metro lines 1, 2 and 3). Look for the guide wearing a red T-shirt with a bear logo. The guide does not carry an umbrella. If you have trouble finding the group, search for "Puerta del Sol, 1, 28013" on Google Maps.
The tour ends at Plaza Mayor.
Prta del Sol, 1, Centro, 28013 Madrid, España