Self-Guided Tour of Old Madrid for Kids and Families in English
Overview
Packed with challenges, quizzes and fantastic facts, this is a unique, self-guided tour especially designed to keep kids 8-15 excited and the whole family having fun as you discover the ancient centre of Madrid.
Our Madrid Rises tour starts at the Puerta del Sol (easily reached by metro, bus or taxi) and leads you to the iconic sites and hidden jewels of old Madrid from its earliest origins as a remote Arab fortress to its rise as the capital of Spain under the Austrian Habsburg kings. Follow the interactive map to carefully selected locations and have fun as a family with activities and stories that bring each site and its history to life.
You simply download our app, sign up, and your tour will be waiting for you with full instructions!
Do the tour at your own pace, take a break if you want, and you can even come back another day to complete it. The perfect way to keep kids interested and parents happy as you explore and learn about this fascinating part of Madrid!
What's Included
- All information and directions to have a great tour are included on the app
- The tour can be done offline (no need for mobile data) once it has been downloaded on the app
- Written Guide/App in English
- Other languages - do not purchase this tour if you and your children cannot comfortably read English
Meeting Location
Puerta del Sol
Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Plaza de Oriente
28013 Madrid, Spain
We end the tour at the Plaza de Oriente, in front of the Royal Palace.
What To Expect
Puerta del Sol
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palacio de Santa Cruz
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaza Mayor
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sobrino de Botín
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mercado San Miguel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de la Villa
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaza De La Paja
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Muslim Walls
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Royal Palace of Madrid
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Suitable for children and adults of all ages
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-485541P11
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