Madrid Essential: Walking Tour
Overview
Uncover Madrid's captivating history, legends, and hidden tales on our walking tour. Explore the oldest part of the city, witnessing iconic landmarks and discovering the evolution of this vibrant capital. Departing from Puerta del Sol, our passionate guides ensure an engaging journey, showcasing not just history but also Madrid's artistic side, popular nightlife spots, and modern architecture. Embark on a 2.5-hour adventure, immersing yourself in the dynamic energy of the Spanish capital!
Some of the places you'll visit in this tour are:
• Puerta del Sol and its monuments (main square in Madrid)
• 0 km
• Arenal street
• Oldest churro place in town
• Plaza Isabel II
• Royal Theater
• Royal Palace
• Almudena Cathedral (the main cathedral in the city)
• Oldest neighborhood
• Botín restaurant
• Plaza Mayor
• And much more
What's Included
- Map of the Center of Madrid
- MADride tour guide
- Not mentioned drinks, food or entrance fees
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
Meeting Location
Puerta del Sol
1, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Puerta del Sol
18 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Calle del Arenal
18 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de Isabel II
19 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de Oriente
19 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Palace of Madrid
19 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena
19 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza De La Paja
19 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza Mayor
19 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All images shown for the promotion of our activities and events are to illustrate these activities and events only. Within each activity both the places (restaurants, bars, clubs, clubs and any collaborating company, as well as the formats of drink, food, and offers may vary with respect to their illustrative image. You declare to agree that all the images taken during any of the activities or events that we organize and provide can be used for our media, including social networks, web page, etc. by and for us at any time.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Map of the Center of Madrid.
- MADride tour guide.
- Not mentioned drinks, food or entrance fees.
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Madrid Essential: Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madrid Essential: Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Map of the Center of Madrid
- MADride tour guide
- Not mentioned drinks, food or entrance fees
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All images shown for the promotion of our activities and events are to illustrate these activities and events only. Within each activity both the places (restaurants, bars, clubs, clubs and any collaborating company, as well as the formats of drink, food, and offers may vary with respect to their illustrative image. You declare to agree that all the images taken during any of the activities or events that we organize and provide can be used for our media, including social networks, web page, etc. by and for us at any time.
