MADRID · WALKING TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 15 madrid walking tours travellers book the most. We walk you through what each one covers on the ground, who guides it and what it costs, so you can pick the right one before you lace up.
Small-group Madrid tapas and wine walk through the Literary Quarter with 12+ tastings, 4 local bars, and a Plaza Mayor finish.
Most Popular“Noemi was our guide and we had an absolutely fantastic experience. She was very knowledgeable and helpful. We would definitely recommend taking this trip with her.”
Walk Madrid’s top landmarks from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park in English. See iconic architecture, get a guide’s context, and end in the city’s big park.
“Enjoyed the walk from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park guided by Rambo who was very knowledgeable and entertaining. His commentary was accompanied with music for the dramatic effect. He shared the country’s history and the significance of some buildings and monuments.”
Taste 12 Madrid tapas with wine or beer at 4 century-old bars in the Literary Quarter, guided on a 3-hour walk for $91.
Skip the line at Madrid’s Royal Palace plus a guided Old Town walk to Plaza Mayor and San Miguel market in 2 hours.
A 3.5-hour small-group night walk in Madrid for 4 bar stops, stories, and first-bar free tapas and drink.
“I spent five nights in Spain. This was the most memorable and enjoyable experience I had while in Madrid. Great food, great group members, and the BEST tour guide. Thank you James for a wonderful experience.”
Skip the line to Madrid’s Royal Palace plus a guided Old Town walk through Plaza Mayor and Mercado de San Miguel, with headphones.
“They cut it short and instead of a full tour they only guided our group through the palace which took one hour instead of 2,5 hours. They didn’t provide an explanation nor reimbursement. Not recommended.”
A 2.5-hour Madrid old-town walk from the Fountain of Orpheus to the Royal Palace, with stories, photo stops, and local food tips.
Lantern-lit Madrid night walk with Spanish Inquisition legends, ghost stories, and local superstitions. 110 minutes for $23.
Two-hour Madrid walk from Plaza Mayor to Plaza España with Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía, Metropolis and classic stories from an English guide.
“Our guide, Enrique, was knowledgeable, passionate and answers ever question we had in an expansive way. This was a great tour.”
A 6-hour Toledo half-day from Madrid: panoramic views, a damascene workshop, and a guided walk through three-faith history, plus free time.
2.5-hour Madrid old-town walk with Lexi Hadfield: Orpheus to Plaza Mayor history, food tips, and a Royal Palace finale for $28.
“Lexi was the best tour guide I have ever had!! I went on a few other tours in Madrid and I just kept wishing Lexi was telling the stories. I will literally take this tour again next time I’m in Madrid. Well done! Loved her humor, drama, and funny reenactments of potential historical conversations. Awesome!!”
6-hour Toledo day trip from Madrid: guided walking tour, Mirador del Valle views, and a Damascene jewelry workshop stop.
“Everything was well organised, Toledo is amazing little city, the only thing is half day not enough, go for full day”
Walk Madrid’s historic center from Puerta del Sol to Teatro Real in 2h20 with a lively English guide, top landmarks, and no ticketed entries.
“A wonderful experience to get extra detail on Madrid & its history with a wonderful”
2.5-hour guided walk through Madrid’s old core: Royal Palace, Almudena, Arab Walls, food markets, and Puerta del Sol in English.
“Isabella was amazing. The tour was so informative and pretty much private with only one other family. It was very interactive and allowed us to get the lay of the land and history while also learning about the local spots to explore.”
A 2-hour English walking tour from Plaza Mayor through Madrid’s Inquisition sites, autos de fe stories, and the Black Legend.
“Best tour I've had. Learnt so much about the history of Spain all in an hour and a half. Our tiur guide was John Thrower and in light of me having to leave early and also my friends feeling cold (it was 0°C)....John accommodated us with kindness and patience. Please do consider joining this tour”
Every kind of walk, in every city worth seeing on foot.
