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Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

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Overview

✨ A unique tour of Madrid ✨

No other tour brings together as many landmarks of the city as this. With expert local guides, you will discover not only the great monuments, but also the secret corners, walls and details that go unnoticed.

After more than 10 years of improvement, we have created a special itinerary that combines streets, alleys and recesses full of history, accompanied by a large illustrated map of Madrid so you don’t lose detail.

The best thing: we will show you those hidden secrets that only the real Madridns know.

Important: this payment secures your place. The contribution to the guide is made at the end of the tour, according to your degree of satisfaction.

What's Included

  • Personalized attention from your guide after the Tour (forever)
  • Printed material and teaching tools throughout the route
  • Link for personalized recommendations What to do in Madrid?
  • Any food or drink
  • Entries to the sites (not required as we do not enter)
  • Tips at the End, to Value the Effort of the Guides
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Puerta del Sol
Madrid, Spain

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

End point

Calle de Requena
Centro, 2801Madrid, Spain

Royal Palace of Madrid (Only 5 minutes from Puerta del Sol).

What To Expect

Puerta del Sol

We start in the nerve center of Madrid, the Madrid time square, where the new year is celebrated, and we eat the 12 grapes.Next we will observe the famous Km 0 plate (the beginning of all the radial roads in Spain).The symbol of the city of Madrid, the Statue of the Bear and the strawberry tree and to culminate the statue of King Carlos III.The famous Campanadas Grapes New Year, Carlos III
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza Mayor

Ancient nerve center, Place of events such as bullfights, the Spanish Inquisition, Carnivals and much more.You will have fun and you will learn in a dynamic way the History of Spain and Madrid and with the help of a lot of visual material.We will talk about gastronomy the famous Squid Sandwich, and we will conclude with the well-known Hotel of the soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. History of Spain and Madrid. Toledo the old CapitalTo culminate the old Capital of Spain ¨Toledo¨ the Spanish Jerusalem.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arco de Cuchilleros

You will be surprised when you visit the oldest restaurant in the world and the oldest barbershop in the European Union. Essential places in the city.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arab Wall

We will give you a great welcome to each of the great doors where the Arab and Christian Wall of the city of Madrid was located.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tablao Flamenco Arco de Cuchilleros

An experience that you must live, a Flamenco show, we will present you a wonderful Tablao in the historic center
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Real Botica de la Reina Madre

We will introduce you to the oldest centenary business in Madrid, showing you the tunnel that is connected to the Royal Palace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de la Villa

First Plaza of the city of Madrid, Old Town Hall and jail of the city, in addition to the narrowest street, all this and more.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena

The majestic Cathedral of Madrid, consecrated by Pope John Paul II. Royal wedding venue and more.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Palace of Madrid

The incomparable Royal Palace and we will climb a hill to observe the Mirador with the best views of Madrid.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace?

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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Average 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 3,943 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace?
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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 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Personalized attention from your guide after the Tour (forever).
  • Printed material and teaching tools throughout the route.
  • Link for personalized recommendations What to do in Madrid?.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Any food or drink.
  • Entries to the sites (not required as we do not enter).
  • Tips at the End, to Value the Effort of the Guides.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Personalized attention from your guide after the Tour (forever)
  • Printed material and teaching tools throughout the route
  • Link for personalized recommendations What to do in Madrid?
  • Local guide
  • Any food or drink
  • Entries to the sites (not required as we do not enter)
  • Tips at the End, to Value the Effort of the Guides

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 29 travelers

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  • 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.
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