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Starting in front of the regal Royal Palace of Madrid, the Madrid - Medieval to Modern (Walking Tour) is about to walk you through magical, marvelous Madrid, one fascinating story at a time.
Journey with your native English speaking guide as we discover and reveal many of the city's most iconic landmarks.
The tour will utilise the streets as a canvas to paint a picture of all the curious and crazy activities undertaken by Madrileños, naughty and nice, over the city's many storied years.
The tour won't even really end when we part ways. You’ll have learned so many interesting things about the city that you’ll be keeping your eyes peeled during the rest of your stay in Madrid (that we can guarantee)!
Starting in front of the regal Royal Palace of Madrid, the Madrid - Medieval to Modern (Walking Tour) is about to walk you through magical, marvelous Madrid, one fascinating story at a time.
Journey with your native English speaking guide as we discover and reveal many of the city's most iconic landmarks.
The tour will utilise the streets as a canvas to paint a picture of all the curious and crazy activities undertaken by Madrileños, naughty and nice, over the city's many storied years.
The tour won't even really end when we part ways. You’ll have learned so many interesting things about the city that you’ll be keeping your eyes peeled during the rest of your stay in Madrid (that we can guarantee)!
- Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena: We discuss the curiosities of the Almudena Cathedral, and how it's creation is intrinsically linked to the Spanish way of doing things.
- Royal Palace of Madrid: Immerse yourself in the history of the Royal Palace of Madrid. Meet the interesting characters involved in it's creation, and understand how it's used in the modern day. You may even sneak a glimpse of the king (glimpse of the king not guaranteed)!
- Arab Wall: Delve into the times of Islamic España and understand how this period still shapes Madrid to this day. Watch out! You may be donning a crown and fighting with swords at this stop!
- Calle Mayor: Unearth the story of a tragic, yet curious event that happened on the Calle Mayor at the beginning of the 20th century.
- Monumento A Las Victimas De Mauthausen: Uncover a sinister link between Francoist Spain and Nazi Germany, and learn how it affected everyday Madrileños.
- Plaza de la Villa: Gruesome. Brutal. Visceral. It's time to learn about the Spanish Inquisition. Buckle up, this stop is not for the squeemish.
- Calle De Codo: Squeeze through the narrow, winding medieval streets of Madrid and hear the tales of the crazy characters who walked those streets before you.
- Plaza Del Conde De Barajas: We dive into Madrid's thriving art culture! Trust us, when you leave this square, you'll have your eyes peeled!
- Plaza De Puerta Cerrada: Experience some of the criminal elements of Madrid's murky past.
- Plaza Mayor: Marvel at the magnificent Plaza Mayor and learn about some of the shocking things that have taken place on the square.
- Puerta del Sol: Finish the tour in the iconic Puerta del Sol, in the very centre of Madrid. Learn about modern Madrid and see what makes the city tick.
مشمول
- 2 hour and 30 minute walking tour of Madrid.
غير مشمول
- There are no purchasing opportunities or opportunities to enter any of the attractions seen on tour.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
