Half-Day Private Tour in Madrid with Art Historian Guide | 3 hours 30 minutes

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Half-Day Private Tour in Madrid with Art Historian Guide
2 Adults x $62.85
$125.70
Approx Total
$125.70

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English, Polish, Spanish
  • Individual route planning is possible
  • Breaks in selected cafes possible
  • Specialist knowledge of art history
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Enty into the monuments and museums is not included

Overview

In this tour you will learn everything about Madrid´s architecture, art, culture and history, Join us to discover the capital´s most magical places. This professional tour offers you a comprehensive insight to the most important neighborhoods and includes all emblematic sights such as the Royal Palace, Teatro Real, Plaza Mayor, Almudena Cathedral, Mercado de San Miguel and much more. Besides the main route there is the option to include more places into the sightseeing, depending on your preferences. This could be f.eg. the charismatic district La Latina, the modern Gran Via Street or the romantic Literary Quarter. The tour and sightseeing will be adjusted to your interests. Our tour guide is graduated in art history and offers you extensive and competent knowledge. On request, coffee and tapas stops can be offered. Our priority is your well-being.

Meeting points

We meet in front of the statue of King Charles III (Carlos III) on the main square Puerta del Sol

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Puerta del Sol

    Our professional guide will welcome you at the King Charles III statue on the main square - the Puerta del Sol - and take you on a walking - tour through the historic city centre.

    15 minutes

  • Teatro Real

    See one of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe. For over five decades it hosted the most renowned singers and composers of the time.

    15 minutes

  • Royal Palace of Madrid

    See the largest functioning royal palace and the largest by floor area in Europe. The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish royal family, although now it is working mainly as a museum. Moreover it is used for state ceremonies.

    15 minutes

  • Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena

    The Almudena Cathedral is the most important religious building in Madrid. It was consecrated by Pope John Paul II on 15 June 1993, making it the first cathedral to be consecrated outside of Rome. All other main Spanish cities had centuries old cathedrals, and Madrid also has old churches, but the construction of Almudena only began in 1879. The Neo-Gothic interior is uniquely modern, with chapels and statues of contemporary artists, in heterogeneous styles, from historical revivals to "pop-art" decor.

    15 minutes

  • Plaza de la Villa

    Plaza de la Villa is a lovely small square, bordered on three sides by buildings that represent Madrid’s different styls of architecture, from the so called Múdejar to Baroque. In the 17th-century it was the main square of the city.

    15 minutes

  • Mercado San Miguel

    Located in the heart of Madrid, the Mercado de San Miguel is a monument to Spanish cuisine. A meeting point for food lovers and famouse landmark of the city.

    15 minutes

  • Plaza Mayor

    See the Plaza Mayor, a grand arcaded square in the center of Madrid.The symmetrical rectangular square features a uniform architecture. It was once the centre of Old Madrid. It was first built (1580–1619) during the reign of Philip III. It is very popular with tourists and locals alike.

    15 minutes

  • Calle De La Cava Baja

    See the street with the most quantity of tapas in Madrid. Cava Baja is a winding, cheerful street cutting straight through the city’s heart and bustling on both sides with colorful taverns and bars.

    10 minutes

  • La Latina

    The narrow and winding streets of this irregularly laid-out area, mostly dating back to the Middle Ages, usually lead onto a square. Most of them lay outside the Medieval walled village and provided accommodation to a great many merchants who sold their goods at the market. This commercial tradition still echoes in several street and square names, such as Plaza de la Cebada (Barley Square), where the farmers’ market used to be held, Plaza de los Carros (Carriage Square), Plaza de la Paja (Straw Square), or even El Rastro (owing its name to the blood trail of the old slaughterhouse), the city’s best-known flea market.

    30 minutes

  • Barrio de Las Letras

    In the seventeenth century, the Golden Age of Spanish Literature, Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Quevedo, Tirso de Molina and Góngora, among other authors, had their homes here – hence the name. Some of the streets in this neighbourhood pay tribute to this and other brilliant chapters of Spanish history, culture and art.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

July 23100% refund
July 24No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Perfect pace, rich with info and hidden gems.

Published on Nov, 2024

Veronika was amazing. We had a small family tour (three of us total) and she brought a deep knowledge of the city’s history, art and architecture, and hidden gems (we went back for the orange cookies!). She easily identified our interests and catered to our curiosity. She answered so many questions and has an uplifting, joyful personailty. A highlight of our trip.

Amazing Guide

Published on Jul, 2023

Veronica was an excellent guide! She was extremely friendly and welcoming. She has developed a tour that was truly memorable, as well as thorough within the time allotted. I would highly recommend Veronica for anyone looking for a good introduction to highlights of Madrid!

Tour of Madrid

Published on Apr, 2023

Excellent tour of Madrid’s most significant monuments and neighborhoods with very knowledgeable tour guide, Weronika. She shared history and interesting details about the city. As an introduction to first time visitors it was perfect!

Knowledgeable guide into the deep history of Madrid

Published on Jan, 2022

Our guide Veronika gave us a look at Madrid's history far beyond what we had been able to research on our own! We learned about the political forces behind Madrid's art and architecture, and how powerful families and popular uprisings shaped the medieval and modern city. We also enjoyed churros in the historic center and a coffee at a quiet spot in La Latina, and got some inside tips on the best places to visit for a cocktail, people-watching, and other "off the beaten track" activities.

Excellent, interesting and fun

Published on Jul, 2020

Actually the best guide i had so far. EVER! Weronika is very passionate about Madrid and knows a lot about history of the city and also as a local, she knows nice (not obvious) places if u want to grab some cerveza :) The tour wasn't a typical one, lead by a guide with a monotonous voice. It was educating, interesting and fun. I recommend Weronica wth all my heart!

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