Spain · Walking Tours

2-Hour Madrid Old Town Walking Tour through Hapsburg Madrid

2 Hours Round trip from Madrid Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover Hapsburg Madrid through its historic old town streets
02 See iconic landmarks such as Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa
03 Visit the 9th-century Arab walls to understand the origins of Madrid
04 Marvel at the architecture of the Royal Palace and the Opera House
05 Explore the popular Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid's gastronomic food market

This tour is the perfect way to start from scratch in Madrid. Walk through Hapsburg Madrid and discover some of the city's most popular places, including Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, the Cathedral, the Opera House, and San Miguel Market. Enjoy learning about the history of this fantastic city and finish with plenty of ideas and potential plans for tapas and more.

You will also visit the 9th-century Arab walls to understand the origins of Madrid.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Essential Madrid Old Town Walk

This walking tour starts in Puerta del Sol, the main city centre area. From here, discover Hapsburg Madrid, the old town, and see its highlights, including the "heart" of the city, Plaza Mayor, an old square once used for food markets, bullfights, processions, and executions.
The narrow streets of Madrid will guide you to places such as the oldest restaurant in the world, the very popular Mercado de San Miguel, a gastronomic food market, and Plaza de la Villa, the oldest little square of the council and home to the oldest building.
You will also visit the 9th-century Arab walls to understand the origins of Madrid. Finally, cover the area of the Cathedral, the Royal Palace, the largest in all of Western Europe, and Plaza de Oriente with the Opera House, Teatro Real. Hint: you will also finish with ideas for tapas!