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Madrid Essentials Free Tour

MADRID FREE WALKING TOUR

¿What is Madrid Essentials FREE TOUR?

Embark on a Madrid Free Walking Tour and traverse the iconic streets of the city, delving into its rich history and uncovering hidden anecdotes. Experience the charm of Madrid de los Austrias, a must-visit to discover the city's quintessential spots.
This Free Tour Madrid is also ideal for locals wishing to deepen their knowledge of Madrid's legends, history, and most characteristic locales. Whether a resident or a visitor, this walking tour will enrich your understanding and appreciation of the vibrant Spanish capital

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Madrid Essentials Free Tour

(“Madrid de los Austrias”)

First time in Madrid? You always go out in the center of Madrid but you dont know about its history? You need our Free Tour “Madrid de los Austrias” or Madrid Essentials. You will know the origins of Madrid, the stories of “Los Austrias” Kings, and you will also discover one of the most modern cathedrals in Spain.

Madrid is a city that combines the most modern infrastructures and its immense cultural and artistic heritage, a legacy of centuries of exciting history.

Art and culture are very important in the daily life of Madrid

The familiarity, smile and hospitality of the people will make you
feel immediately part of Madrid.
We will guide you to live a complete experience!

Come and enjoy Madrid with us!

Art and culture are very important in the daily life of Madrid

The familiarity, smile and hospitality of the people will make you
feel immediately part of Madrid.
We will guide you to live a complete experience!

Come and enjoy Madrid with us!

Main stops of our Madrid Essentials Free Tour:

Main stops of our

Madrid Essentials

Free Tour:

First Stop

Puerta del Sol

We start the tour in the most famous square in Madrid: Puerta del Sol. There is a lot of history in its floor, its statues and its balconies that you will love to know.

Next to “El Oso y El Madroño” we will wait for you to begin this tour. You will know everything that the square has lived throughout the history of Madrid.

Look for a yellow umbrella! This is how you can locate our TripTours guides. And now, the adventure begins…

Second Stop

Plaza Mayor

Our busiest square and one of the first square squares in Spain. This square is an obligatory stop for everyone who knows Madrid. You can’t imagine all the history and the curiosities it hides …

This is the meeting place for walkers, artists, tourists, and anyone who is in love with this city. It is difficult to be in the center of Madrid and not approach the Plaza Mayor, it is one of those places where you never get tired of being. We will tell you the whole story that surrounds it and some anecdote between its balconies …

Third Stop

Mercado de San Miguel

The “Mercado de San Miguel” is a historical and monumental place, full of literary reminiscences. A market with a lot of history between its walls … And a perfect place if you want to have a drink and enjoy the ambient of Madrid.

It is located next to the Plaza Mayor, leaving one of its streets. In its origin it was a fish market, and has suffered several demolitions and modifications until get its current state. Currently, is the only market in the called iron architecture that has been preserved.

Fourth Stop

Plaza de la Villa

This square was one of the main points of Madrid in medieval time.Three small streets leave from the square, corresponding to the primitive layout of the city.

We can say that it is a square formed by a set of monuments. It is surrounded by important buildings of great historical-artistic value, which were built in different centuries. The oldest three are “La Casa y la Torre de los Lujanes”, “La Casa de Cisneros” and “La Casa de La Villa”.

Fifth Stop

Catedral de la Almudena

Our cathedral is modern but has a lot of history. It began to be built as a pantheon for the queen Maria de las Mercedes but, after being consecrated by the Pope, the project became more ambitious and was redesigned in a Gothic-style cathedral with a large neo-romanesque crypt.

Finally, it was decided that a Gothic cathedral would not be built due to the contrast it produced in the environment, and the architects Fernando Chueca Goitia and Carlos Sidro finished the current design and construction of the Cathedral in the year 1950.

Sixth Stop

Palacio Real

It is the largest palace in Western Europe, and one of the largest in the world. It was built on the ashes of the Old Alcazar where Carlos I and his son Felipe II resided permanently.

A fire ended the Alcazar in 1734 and, on his remains, Felipe V ordered the construction of the current palace.

The building is inspired by the sketches made by Bernini for the construction of the Louvre in Paris. It is arranged around a square courtyard and has a gallery and a Plaza de Armas.

An impressive building surrounded by dream gardens … We will tell you the history and anecdotes of the kings who lived in this fairytale palace.

Seventh Stop

Teatro Real

The “Teatro real” or “Casa de la Ópera”, was declared as Spanish Historical Heritage in the category of monument. The theater is a project of the municipal architect Antonio López Aguado during the reign of Isabel I, and it was inaugurated in 1850.

For 75 years it was one of the main theaters in Europe, but in 1925 one of its parts sank and it remained closed for 41 long years. In 1966 reopened as an auditorium and headquarters of the Royal Superior Conservatory of Music and School of Dramatic Arts.

This is one of the most important theaters in Europe and the first performing arts institution in Spain. We could not finish this tour without seeing its impressive facade and tell you all about its history ..

Book your Tour

Madrid Essentials Tour

You cannot leave Madrid without having done this tour.

Come with us to discover the most essential places in Madrid and we will reveal you all its secrets …

This FreeTour will last approximately 2h

Price

This tour is totally free!

But, if you want, you can help us continue with our project.

Schedule

Tuesday to Sunday 11:00

Thursday to Sunday 16:00 ” Only in Spanish”

Languages

Our guides make the tour in Spanish and English.

You can do it in the language you prefer.

Location

We wait for you next to El Oso y El Madroño, in La Puerta del Sol.

Book your Tour

Madrid Essentials Tour

You cannot leave Madrid without having done this tour.

Come with us to discover the most essential places in Madrid and we will reveal you all its secrets …

This FreeTour will last approximately 2h

Price

This tour is totally free!

But, if you want, you can help us continue with our project.

Schedule

Tuesday to Sunday 11:00

Thursday to Sunday 16:00 ” Only in Spanish”

Languages

Our guides make the tour in Spanish and English.

You can do it in the language you prefer.

Location

We wait for you next to El Oso y El Madroño, in La Puerta del Sol.