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Half-Day Private Tour in Madrid with Art Historian Guide

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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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.

What's Included

  • Individual route planning is possible
  • Breaks in selected cafes possible
  • Specialist knowledge of art history
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Enty into the monuments and museums is not included
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Sol
Centro, Madrid, Spain

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half-Day Private Tour in Madrid with Art Historian Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • 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

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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