Madrid on foot
The old core is compact, from Plaza Mayor to the palace before lunch.
Free walking tours
Free to reserve; you tip the guide at the end. Pick the route that fits your first day.
These tours cost nothing to book. You pay at the end, whatever the tour was worth to you. The guides live on that tip.
Free Complete Madrid Tour: Visit 50 of the Most Important Sites
2:15★ 4.9 (58)
The tour will last approximately 2.15 hours. We’ll begin our tour in the heart of Madrid, at the famous Puerta del Sol, and make our way to…
Operator: GuiCan
Booking via: Freetour
Madrid Under Bombardment Free Tour: The Spanish Civil War in the Streets
2:15
Discover how the Spanish Civil War was lived in Madrid, the first major European capital to suffer systematic bombing.
Operator: Victours
Booking via: Freetour
Madrid Family Tour: City Explorers for Kids and Adults
2:00
This is not a tour where children have to "be quiet". It's a tour to run through the gardens of the Temple of Debod, jump down the giant slides…
Operator: Paloma
Booking via: Freetour
Guided walks
Compare theme and route and open the walk that fits your visit to Madrid.
Madrid: Welcome to Madrid Guided Walking Tour
150 min★ 4.9 (2236)
Deep dive into the history and evolution of Madrid. Focus on the highlights of the small but densely historical old town of Madrid and discover…
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Madrid: Spanish Inquisition and Legends Evening Walking Tour
110 min★ 4.8 (1567)
Hear about the fascinating legends from the era of the Spanish Inquisition on an evening walking tour in Madrid.
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Madrid: Welcome to Madrid Guided Walking Tour in English
150 min★ 4.8 (413)
The best introduction to the city, a journey from Madrid’s Islamic foundations through two Catholic dynasties!
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Madrid: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
150 min★ 4.7 (390)
Take a walking tour with an official guide of Madrid's historical quarter and visit all major sights including Debod Temple and the Royal Palace.
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Walking Tour Madrid +Pintxo +Drink
150 min★ 4.7 (328)
Discover Madrid's vibrant history and iconic landmarks on our Essential Walking City Tour (2-2.5hrs) Tailored routes, amazing flavours, local…
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Madrid's Dark Side Walking Tour
120 min★ 4.8 (294)
Haunted Legends, True Crime & Royal Scandals... Every corner of Madrid has a story—and some were never meant to be unveiled.
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Madrid: Old Town & Poets District Guided Walking Tour
180 min★ 4.7 (209)
Discover Madrid's top sights on a guided walking tour. Wander through the Las Letras district, see the Teatro Español, admire the Royal Palace of…
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Madrid: 1.5-Hour Retiro Park Guided Walking Tour
90 min★ 4.5 (208)
Access and discover the main parts of the Retiro Park with an expert guide. Get expert recommendations, discover secret spots, and relax in the…
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Madrid: Must-See Attractions Walking Tour
120 min★ 4.7 (89)
Discover Madrid's treasures on a walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks like the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Church of St.
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Madrid: Small-group historical walking tour
120 min★ 4.9 (77)
Walk through the heart of Madrid de los Austrias and discover its imperial past around every corner
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Essential Madrid: Walking Tour of the Historic Center
120 min★ 4.8 (73)
Discover the heart of Madrid on a captivating walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks, historic streets, and stunning views as your guide unveils…
Booking via: GetYourGuide
For your own group
Booked for your group only: you agree pace, start time and emphasis with the guide.
Madrid: Private Walking Tour with a Local
120 min★ 4.4 (161)
Skip the typical tour. Discover Madrid with a passionate local on a private, personalized walk full of hidden gems, real stories, and authentic…
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Madrid Premium Personalised Small Group Tapas & Drinks Tour
210 min★ 5.0 (97)
Experience Madrid the local way on this deep-dive into the city's culinary scene.
Booking via: GetYourGuide
2.5-Hour Evening Tapas Tour through Madrid
150 min★ 4.9 (66)
Explore Madrid's vibrant tapas scene on a 2.5-hour tour! Visit three top tapas bars, savoring delicious bites and drinks.
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Madrid: 2-Hour City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
120 min★ 3.1 (50)
Enjoy a 2-hour private guided tour and marvel at Madrid's most famous landmarks such as the Paseo del Prado, Puerta del Sol and the Royal Palace.
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Highlights of Madrid: Walking Tour with Private Guide
240 min★ 4.9 (31)
See Madrid's major sights on a leisurely walk with a local guide. You’ll learn about the city's history, from its Muslim origins to the thriving…
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Madrid: Jewish Heritage (Private Walking Tour)
180 min★ 5.0 (12)
Discover Madrid's Jewish heritage on a private walking tour. Explore the city's historic center, visit the Sephardic Jewish Center of Spain, and…
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Madrid ; Highlight & Hidden gems Private Walking tour
120 min
Explore Madrid's iconic landmarks and hidden gems on a private tour. Delve into the city's rich history and culture at your own pace.
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Best of Madrid: Private Walking Tour with a Local
60 min
Make your travels about the people you meet as much as the places you see! Get a warm welcome to Madrid from a friendly local on a fully…
Booking via: GetYourGuide
Madrid's old core is compact: Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and the Palacio Real sit within a few streets of each other, so a first orientation walk covers the Habsburg city on foot. A second visit opens the choice up. Malasaña and Lavapiés reward a neighbourhood theme, a history walk follows the Bourbon avenues towards the Prado, and hidden-corner routes duck into courtyards you would walk straight past alone. Tapas walks belong to the evening, when eating late becomes the point rather than an inconvenience.
A free walking tour is free to reserve and you tip the guide at the end, which makes it a low-commitment way to learn whether a guide's style suits you. A booked walk narrows both subject and group.
You set the start time, which matters where midday heat decides the plan from late spring onwards. You can swap one district for another mid-walk, slow down for children, or build the route around a single question. Religion and ghost themes, easier after dark, are simple to arrange this way.
Before you book
Every tour listed here is led live by a guide in English; the card says so. Confirm the language for your date on the tour page before you finish booking.
Meeting point and start time depend on the tour you choose. They are shown on the tour page and again in your confirmation.
Compare today's list and open the tour that fits your visit.
