Top Madrid Walking Tours

Madrid is full of history, with plenty of fascinating stories that you’d unlikely learn without a guide by your side. See the influence of centuries of art, culture, architecture, and politics on modern-day Madrid on guided tour of the old city. Learn about the people and events that happened here and see iconic sights like the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Almudena Cathedral, and more.

Discover the history of Madrid—hearing stories, facts, and insights from a local professional guide—on this walking tour. Gain a new understanding of this important city and its history as you see highlights and landmarks including Plaza Mayor, the world’s oldest restaurant Sobrino de Botin, Plaza de la Villa, and Teatro Real, all in a few hours.

Go beyond the historic center of Madrid—hearing stories, facts, and insights from a local professional guide—on this walking tour leading to Retiro Park. Discover this fascinating city, its history, and its culture, as you visit highlights and landmarks including Edificio Metropolis, Gran Via, Palacio de Cibeles, and finish in Parque del Retiro, where your local guide unlocks the hidden-to-toursts parts of Madrid’s beloved green lung.

Instead of guessing where to eat and what to order in Madrid, join this guided walking tour to combine food, wine, and history in one experience. Stroll through lively streets and landmarks such as Plaza Mayor while sampling tapas, local wines, and traditional vermouth. Along the way, learn insider tips—including which tourist traps to avoid—so you can navigate the city like a local long after the tour ends.

Discover Madrid’s vibrant culinary scene with the help of a local guide on this tapas tasting tour. See the city through the eyes of a local and sample authentic dishes at a range of popular bars, with a drink in each one. Treat your palate to Spanish wines, sherries, and more, complemented by things like Iberian ham, salted cod, and chickpea stew. To keep this experience intimate, group size is limited to 12 people.

Don’t waste your precious vacation waiting in long ticket lines—see Madrid’s Royal Palace with ease, thanks to this combination of skip-the-line admission and a guided tour. As you follow your guide around the opulent rooms, learn about royal history, and check off highlights such as the Banquet Hall and the Throne Room.

Visit Madrid's Royal Palace and its surroundings with a professional guide on this walking tour. Explore Plaza Mayor's rich history, indulge in the diverse flavors of Spanish cuisine at Mercado San Miguel, and stroll through charming streets like Calle De Codo and Plaza de la Villa. Then, skip the line for a guided tour of Madrid's historic royal residence.

Explore Madrid’s past during this guided, small-group walking tour of the Old City—a great way to see the area without the hassle of having to navigate yourself from place to place. Wander through Plaza Mayor, which once served as the city’s market, see the Baroque architecture of the Santa Cruz Palace, explore the La Latina neighborhood, and more. Your guide provides insight as you go.

Explore the best of Madrid with this expertly guided walking tour featuring skip-the-line tickets to the Royal Palace, one of Europe’s most breathtaking royal residences, and to the Prado Art Musuem - the cultural jewel of Spain. If you wish, choose the Prado Early Access option when booking for a VIP experience in the Prado Museum where you'll enjoy a guided tour of the galleries one hour before they open to the public. As you make your way through the stunning galleries of the Prado Museum, through the charming historic center, and wrap up at the grandiose Royal Palace, you'll be accompanied by an insightful local guide who will decode the city's lesser-known stories and hidden secrets every step of the way. And with a small group of just 16 guests maximum, you'll enjoy a more relaxed and intimate experience with easy access to your guide so you can ask them all your burning questions.

Discover Madrid with your taste buds–and take the guesswork out of choosing a restaurant–on this small-group tour of the city’s food and drink scene, led by a local guide. Sample traditional Spanish delicacies, including seafood tapas, street food, and sweet treats, savor alcoholic beverages (all tastings included), and step inside at least four eateries you might otherwise overlook. As you explore, learn about the city’s history and culture.

Explore spooky spots around Madrid on a walking tour that brings you to fascinating places with creepy pasts you wouldn’t know about on your own. Your local guide shares historic tales of crimes, curses, witches, and more. Visit Iglesia de Santa Cruz, Calle Mayor, Plaza de Oriente, and Accidente Aereo as you listen to eerie ghost stories, mysterious tales, and unnerving historic details.

Explore Madrid with ease on this small-group walking tour. Let your guide handle the itinerary, and relax knowing you don't have to plan the route yourself. Stroll past city highlights, including the Debod Temple, Plaza de Oriente, Catedral de la Almudena, and the Royal Palace of Madrid, while your guide shares insights along the way.

Visitors coming to Madrid for the first time will enjoy this two-hour tour in an electric tuk-tuk. See more in no time than on a walking tour while enjoying a more personal experience than on a bus tour. Stop by a number of must-see places in Madrid and enjoy the views while watching places you may want to return to later to explore more deeply.

Knowing where to find the best foodie hotspots in Madrid is tough if you're a first-timer. Experience its historical and culinary highlights on this small-group walking tour of tapas bars, passing city highlights and hidden gems along the way. Sample specialities paired with Spanish wine, vermouth, and more, as you learn about the history and cultural significance of tapas.

Good food and old streets, that's the whole idea behind this small group food & wine tour. You'll wander past the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor, while stopping at handpicked spots that have fed locals for generations. Duck into a centuries old wine cellar to try your hand at slicing Iberian ham like a pro, skip the line at one of the city's favorite street food counters for a local sandwich, pull up a stool at a centennial tapas bar for sizzling garlic shrimp, and finish with a surprising chocolate stop that reveals Spain's long history with cocoa. With a small group and a local guide who knows the difference between a tourist trap and the real thing, you'll get access and stories no guidebook can offer.

Skip-the lines and see famous works of Spanish and contemporary art and learn about movements like cubism, surrealism, and modernism during this guided, private tour of one of the city’s most popular museums. Breeze past long lines at the Reina Sofia Museum to see words by Picasso, Dali, Jiro learning how each was created from your guide. Learn how political movements and the Spanish Civil War-influenced art.

The Prado Museum is one of the most popular attractions in Madrid and without this handy skip-the-line guided tour you could be waiting a long time to get in. Simplify your visit to one of Europe’s top art galleries and learn more about Spanish art and culture than you could touring alone. This small-group tour can be customized to suit your interests.

Madrid’s Prado Museum (Museo Nacional del Prado) is home to one of the most important art collections in the world, but its long lines to enter and vast size can be discouraging. Zip past the crowds and follow your guide to admire masterpieces by Velázquez, el Greco, Goya, Tiziano, Rubens, and others in less than two hours with this skip-the-line tour available in English, Spanish, and Italian.

Learn the history of Madrid—hearing stories, facts, and insights from a local professional guide—on this comprehensive walking tour. Discover this fascinating city, its history, and its culture, as you visit highlights and landmarks including Puerta del Sol, Plaza de la Villa, Arab Wall, the Royal Palace, and Teatro Real, all in a few hours.

Skip the crowds and enjoy a personalized private tour of Madrid focused on its hidden gems. Enjoy an itinerary focused on you and your interests, with the option to visit off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods, local tapas bars, and artisan shopping districts that are still under the radar. What's more, hotel pickup is included for central accommodations, making your visit seamless and flexible.

Learn about Spanish food and culture through its world-famous food on this small-group, half-day walking tour of Madrid’s most charming neighborhoods. Taste several dishes and beverages—including the famous Iberian ham—enough for a breakfast and hearty lunch, at local eateries, stores, and market stalls as you sip, snack, and slurp your way through the city.

Discover Madrid’s Royal Palace on a small-group tour with skip-the-line entry, so you get more time inside and less waiting outside. Begin this walking tour with an introduction to some of Madrid’s other top sites, including Plaza Mayor and Mercado San Miguel. Then, continue to the Royal Palace, where you get a headset so you can hear your tour clearly. Learn about the palace’s beautiful architecture and interesting history.

On this tour with a private guide, you will get to know the painter's workshop and the last house Joaquín Sorolla, along with his temporary exhibitions. The Sorolla Museum also has the most important works of the artist, classified in different categories. It is one of the most beautiful and homey museums in Madrid, as well as one of the best preserved houses in Europe. The building was converted into a museum after the death of his widow. Designed by Enrique María Repullés, it was declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1962. The main rooms are still furnished as they were during the artist's lifetime, including Sorolla's large, well-lit studio, where the walls are lined with his canvases. Other rooms are used as galleries to display Sorolla's paintings, while the upstairs rooms are a gallery for special exhibitions. Do not miss this unique corner of Madrid!