Plaza Mayor Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Plaza Mayor. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor, and Royal Palace

• Madrid Tapas and Wine Tasting Walking Tour – Small Group Local Bars

• Madrid Tapas and Taverns Small Group Food and History Tour

• Madrid Tapas and Wine Tour with Rooftop Views and Local Guide

• Madrid Highlights Bike Tour

As Plaza Mayor is a public square, it’s free to visit, but there are many affordable tours that include it as a stop. Shared walking tours begin at US$31, and guided bike tours are around US$33. To taste your way around Madrid, tapas tours start at US$82.

Yes, Plaza Mayor is worth visiting if you want to see Madrid's principal public square. Come here for markets, events, or just to have a coffee and snack while people-watching. Consider booking a walking tour of Madrid to learn more about local history and architecture while also seeing some of the city's most important landmarks.

Per one customer who booked the Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor, and Royal Palace, "Paul was a fantastic guide. He was very informative, and his great knowledge of local history and culture taught us a lot. He was also very entertaining, which kept the tour fun, and the time flew by. My two teenage daughters said it was the best tour they have ever been on, which is a huge compliment! Highly recommend this tour."

Plaza Mayor is one of the main squares in Madrid. It dates back to the 17th century and is a popular place for gathering, whether for coffee or drinks at one of the many cafés on the square or to walk around and see the architecture.

Plaza Mayor is located in the heart of Madrid, directly east of the Catedral de Santa Maria la Real de la Almudena. The easiest way to get there by metro is to take Line 2 to the Sol station, about a 4-minute walk from the square.

Yes, plenty of guided tours are available that include Plaza Mayor, and many Madrid tours start at the square. Options range from walking tours that visit other highlights, such as the Royal Palace, to wine-and-tapas tours that give you an insider's look at some of Spain’s culinary traditions.

Famous landmarks on Plaza Mayor include the Felipe III statue in the middle of the square and the Arco de Ciudad Rodrigo on the square's northeastern edge. Overlooking the northern part of the plaza, the 16th-century Casa de la Pandaderia is another landmark structure and hosts the local tourism office.

Yes, there are loads of restaurants on and around Plaza Mayor, so don’t worry about going hungry. Options range from tapas bars and cafés to proper restaurants where you can get a full meal. Many offer both indoor seating and outdoor terrace seating for added ambiance.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Plaza Mayor. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Madrid:

• Royal Palace of Madrid

• Alcalá Gate

• Prado Museum

• Basílica de San Francisco El Grande

• San Miguel Market

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Madrid.