Walk through centuries of history on Descubre Tours’ Madrid de los Austrias tour. Visit iconic landmarks, enjoy lively plazas, and dine at the world’s oldest restaurant, all within the city’s historic heart.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; primarily walking on city streets
Wildlife
History
Madrid de los Austrias is named after the Habsburg dynasty that ruled Spain during the 16th and 17th centuries, shaping much of the district’s Renaissance architecture and urban layout.
Conservation
Efforts to maintain Madrid’s historic center focus on pedestrian-friendly initiatives and preserving architectural heritage while managing tourism impact.
Descubre Tours
Walk through centuries of history on Descubre Tours’ Madrid de los Austrias tour. Visit iconic landmarks, enjoy lively plazas, and dine at the world’s oldest restaurant, all within the city’s historic heart.
Descubre Tours is a Ferrol, A Coruña–based company offering guided cultural and culinary experiences across northern and central Spain. Featured on The Adventure Collective, Descubre Tours focuses on walking and small-group tours that highlight local history, artisanal workshops and regional gastronomy.
Tours include private and shared walking itineraries in Ferrol, A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, Bilbao, San Sebastián, Hondarribia and Madrid. Experiences range from historical walking tours of old towns and naval districts to tapas and pintxo routes, craft-focused neighborhood walks, cheese tastings, and private tastings of beer or wine. The operator also offers a bike tour option for exploring Madrid on wheels.
Each listed trip—from Madrid’s Lavapiés, La Latina, Chueca, Malasaña and Barrio de las Letras experiences to Basque coastal tours and Galician city walks—follows concise, location-specific itineraries that emphasize neighborhoods, markets and landmarks named in the trip descriptions. Services are presented as private or shared options where noted and often include food or drink tastings as part of the route. Booking information, meeting points and group size details are provided per trip on the booking pages. As a locally based provider in Ferrol with offerings across multiple cities, Descubre Tours connects visitors with neighborhood stories, artisan producers and regional flavors, delivering focused, walkable itineraries curated to the neighborhoods and highlights specified in each experience. Trip formats explicitly list tasting inclusions, private or shared status, and neighborhood focus so travelers can choose experiences in Madrid, Galicia and the Basque Country according to interest and accessibility needs and pace.
Tours Offered
17
Diverse city and neighborhood routes
Base Location
Ferrol, A Coruña
Local operator in Ferrol
Trip Types
Private & Shared
Options for groups and individuals
Tasting Experiences
Cheese, Pintxos, Beer & Wine
Culinary elements included on many tours
Reserve private or shared walking experiences for authentic artisan, historical and culinary exploration—dates and meeting details available on each trip page.
Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes
Streets are mostly cobblestone and uneven, so sturdy shoes will make your tour more enjoyable.
Bring a Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during the 2+ hour walk, especially in warmer months.
Arrive Early for Check-In
Plan to arrive 10 minutes before departure at C. del Arenal, 2 to ensure a timely start.
Notify Accessibility Needs Ahead
The tour supports mobility devices and assistance animals—contact Descubre Tours in advance if you require accommodations.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Essential for navigating Madrid’s cobbled streets and urban terrain.
Reusable Water Bottle
Important to stay hydrated during sunny and warm weather.
summer
Light Jacket or Layered Clothing
Useful for variable autumn temperatures and occasional chill.
fall
Portable Charger
Keeps your devices powered for photos and navigation throughout the tour.