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Secrets of Madrid Small Group Tour

Recommended by 96% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Madrid, Spain
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Admission ticket to Royal Palace

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Plaza de Puerta Cerrada
      Pl. 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.

    Operating hours
    .10:30 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Plaza de la Villa

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Calle De Codo

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Monasterio Del Corpus Christi

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Basilica de San Miguel

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    El Huerto de Las Monjas

    8 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Calle De Rollo Fountain

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Plaza de la Cruz Verde

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    8

    Jardin del Principe de Anglona

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    9

    Iglesia de San Pedro El Viejo

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    10

    Plaza De La Paja

    7 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    11

    Calle De Madrid

    6 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    12

    Jardines de Las Vistillas

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    13

    Calle Mayor

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    14

    Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    15

    Royal Palace of Madrid

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    16

    Monumento a Filippo IV

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    17

    Plaza de Isabel II

    7 minutesAdmission 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 10 travelers

    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 25 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Informative, fun, small group city tour around Madrid!

    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!

    Well worth the walk to get a feel of the city and it's history

    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

    Juan was an excellent...

    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.

    Juan and his 'cha-ching' 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.

    Amazing!!!

    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!

    Totally recommend 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 .

    It was below any expectations.

    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

    This was a great tour for...

    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.

    Tour was definitely worth...

    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.

    Insightful tour

    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!

    Wonderful historical tour of 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!!!

    Excellent introduction to Madrid!

    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!

    Shhh! Lovely little secrets about Madrid.

    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.

    Don’t miss the Secrets of Madrid Tour

    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!

    Great guide, knowledgeable and fun.

    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.

    Highly recommend

    Pam_W, Mar 2024
    Juan was fantastic. His history knowledge was incredible. I learnt a lot. Very informative, relaxed walking tour!

    Excellent tour and guide!

    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!

    A MUST TOUR when pin Madrid!

    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!

    Our Amazing guide Juan

    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.

    Great way to find out about the history of Madrid

    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!

    A must-do for history lovers!

    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!

    Wonderful Tour

    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

    Gran Experiencia

    Jorge_B, Mar 2025
    Esto es una gran experiencia para conocer más de Madrid. Una explicación muy divertida y entretenida.

    Excellent circuit en petit comité.

    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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