Secrets of Madrid Small Group Tour
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Madrid, Spain
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Admission ticket to Royal Palace
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Plaza de Puerta CerradaPl. de Prta Cerrada, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain
At the end of Calle Cuchilleros, corner with Latoneros and Tintoreros. A small sqaire in front of Cafestic. We will meet in the big cross at the center.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Plaza de la Villa
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Calle De Codo
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Monasterio Del Corpus Christi
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Basilica de San Miguel
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
El Huerto de Las Monjas
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Calle De Rollo Fountain
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Plaza de la Cruz Verde
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Jardin del Principe de Anglona
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Iglesia de San Pedro El Viejo
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Plaza De La Paja
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Calle De Madrid
6 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Jardines de Las Vistillas
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Calle Mayor
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15
Royal Palace of Madrid
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
16
Monumento a Filippo IV
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
17
Plaza de Isabel II
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 26 reviews
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Mary_T, Aug 2026
Juan was very informative and friendly. Viator messed up the time for the tour and he graciously stuck to the confirmation time we had vs what Viator had given him. The tour is not for those with mobility issues but we covered 1300 yrs in the old part of the city, well with the effort.
Yixiong_G, Mar 2026
Highly informative going deep into the history of Madrid and stories behind the various historical artifacts around the city. Juan was friendly, humorous, and personable. Truly a small group tour too. Highly recommend!
Paul_G, Sep 2025
Small group was right - great, .... just my partner and I treated to a very informative and wide reaching narrative as we wandered
Rebecca_G, Aug 2025
Juan was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and humorous. I liked at the end where he used a "map" in stone to reiterate what we'd just seen and allowed us to see an overview of the area. Great tour.
ALICK_K, Aug 2025
This was a thoroughly enjoyable small group walking tour experience. Juan has an idiosyncratic way of presenting the informatiom, which may not appeal to everyone. He has a characteristic of emphasizing key points with a "cha-ching" exclamation. He also has connections to the Spanish movie industry and so can provide in-depth information about that topic. I wanted to do another of his tours but was not in Madrid to be able to do so.
Naomi_A, May 2025
My guided tour of Madrid with Juan was an incredible experience! He was exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, bringing the city's rich history to life. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Juan personalized the tour to suit our interests and answered every question with enthusiasm. If you want to explore Madrid in a deeper and more meaningful way, I highly recommend booking a tour with Juan—it’s absolutely worth it!
Yazmin_M, Apr 2025
Very personable and very detailed. We enjoyed the tour . My family was the only one there which made it even better . He answered all our questions .
Tatyana_D, Mar 2025
It was a very uninformative tour. I personally knew more about the subject prior to tour than the guide. The presentation was at the level of a grade school. The guide spoke very poor English, but I would. Be OK with it except the information that was delivered was so basic that I finally took my family and left. Depressing. How can the guide be so uninformed and so not interesting.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Tatyana,
I’m truly sorry that the experience didn’t meet your expectations. I always aim to make my tours both accurate and engaging, sharing stories and context about a complex and sensitive period of Spanish history.
I respect that every guest brings different levels of knowledge and personal interests, and I’m sorry if this tour wasn’t the right match for you and your family that day.
Fortunately, most guests find the tour informative and inspiring — I’m grateful to have received many positive reviews from travelers from all over the world. Still, I value every comment as an opportunity to reflect and keep improving.
Best regards,
Juan
Lara_G, Mar 2025
This was a great tour for learning the historical basics of Madrid. It was nice to have the personalization of a small group.
Nihal, Dec 2024
Tour was definitely worth it. Get some good walking shoes and be prepared to walk. There are multiple points of interest and our tour guide Juan did a good job of explaining the historical significance at each point, as well as an excellent summary at the end. Given his background in film journalism, he was also able to share additional insights into Spanish art and culture.
Kathleen_C, Oct 2024
Juan was a wonderful tour guide filled with lots of interesting information about old/new Madrid. Loved the way he blended major attractions with “out of the way” sites. A “must do” when in Madrid!
Melissa_G, Jun 2024
Juan was wonderful. He arrived right on time and was very interested in getting to know our names to make the tour more personable. The pace and information was a perfect amount. The Madrid weather gods created a perfect weather day for our tour!!!
Cynthia_N, May 2024
Our tour guide, Juan, was excellent. He highlighted the history of Madrid from inception to present-day in a way that was totally compelling. He was knowledgeable and kind with a great sense of humor. Highly recommend this experience!
Rashmi_G, May 2024
Juan is very informative and entertaining. I loved the little anecdotes he shared and the discussion we had on Spain politics and economy. He also recommended a nice place for lunch with good Menu del Dia options.
There's a lot of walking and stairs so wear comfortable shoes, keep hydrated and fueled.
Only thing I wished was included to see the part of the original Wall still existing under the Posadas. I saw it in a YouTube video, but forgot to ask Juan.
Heather_C, Apr 2024
We absolutely loved the Secrets of Madrid tour. Our guide, Juan, was personable, funny, and gave us great histoey of past Madrid and a perspective of present Madrid. This is not one to miss when coming to Madrid because it is definitely off the beaten path. Highly recommend!
Christine_B, Apr 2024
Our guide was wonderful and brought history to life.
We would highly recommend this tour!
We learnt a lot and saw places we wouldn't have discovered on our own.
Pam_W, Mar 2024
Juan was fantastic. His history knowledge was incredible. I learnt a lot.
Very informative, relaxed walking tour!
Michael_B, Mar 2024
Juan is an extremely personable tour guide with extensive knowledge of the history of Madrid and Spain. He has a deep understanding of the Spanish Inquisition and its destructive long term impact on the Spanish empire. Juan is funny, charismatic, and enjoyed answering questions about anything from our group. I highly recommend you book a tour with Juan!
Kenneth_C, Jul 2023
The BEST TOUR EVER! The tour was conducted in the most friendly but professional manner with an abundance of extremely informative historical facts spiced with humor and candor. The tour took into consideration )the warm weather, staying in the shade whenever possible as well as giving two spots to get something to drink and use facilities. The tour ,at the end, recapped all that was discussed during the walk, tieing together the Story of Madrid and all of its mysteries. Absolutely a FABULOUS TOUR!
Andre_L, May 2023
Our guide name was Juan. This gentleman was fantastic. His knowledge and communication skills were amazing. Our appreciation of Madrid was because of him. His sense of humor was delightful. We would highly recommend Juan to all travelers for a fantastic experience.
Julie_C, May 2023
My husband and I went on this 2 ½ hour walking tour with Juan yesterday and found it extremely good value for money. Juan was able to tell the history of Madrid in an interesting and not overwhelming way. It was nice to be in a small group where headphones were not required. A number of the places we went to we would not have found on our own. Many thanks Juan for your knowledge, friendly personality and storytelling ability. You made what could’ve been a dry and bland tour into a very interesting one.
Your restaurant recommendations were also appreciated and we ended up bumping into the other couple who were on the tour there at lunch.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Jenna_E, Apr 2023
Super interesting and thorough tour! We learned about the many evolutions of Madrid and all the cultural influences over the centuries. We walked away with a deeper appreciation for the city and covered ALOT of ground (literally!). Juan was friendly and you can tell how much he enjoys what he does!
Jesus_V, Jan 2023
This is a really wonderful tour, one of the best I have done. Juan is super knowledgeable and a natural story teller. Very interesting stories and some humor too. I also got to see great sites I would have not found on my own. Highly recommend
Jorge_B, Mar 2025
Esto es una gran experiencia para conocer más de Madrid.
Una explicación muy divertida y entretenida.
Francoise_H, Jan 2023
Une très bonne expérience par un guide qui a de bonnes connaissances sur Madrid et sur la dynastie royale. J’ai apprécié d’avoir eu la possibilité de poser des questions, les explications sur le contenu des armoiries, d’avoir été amenée pour l’achat des pâtisseries préparées par les nonnes. Nous étions dans les bons horaires par rapport au couvent. C’est très bien pour une approche de la formation de la ville de Madrid après le départ des Musulmans.
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