Madrid Walking Tour by The Touring Pandas: Discover Spanish Heritage

On this tour:

· Join our Madrid walking tour to explore the old town and learn about the history of Spain’s capital · See historic landmarks like the Royal Palace, the Cathedral of la Almudena and the famous Plaza Mayor · Enjoy a small group tour with a Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or English-speaking guide

Duration:

Approximately 1h and 30min

Description:

Madrid is a city known for its lifestyle. No matter the time of the day, Madrid never sleeps and there are always people wandering around the streets of Spain’s liveliest city. This evening tour starts at Plaza de Isabel II, next to the Royal Theatre. From there, you’ll see some of the city highlights like the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Cathedral of La Almudena, the setting of King Philip VI and Queen Letizia’s wedding!

After some Royal gossip, we’ll guide you through Madrid’s old town on a 1h and 30min walk to help you discover the most picturesque spots of this historic neighborhood. Apart from hearing about the Habsburg Dynasty and how this linage of monarchs changed the city, you will also see other interesting spots like the famous San Miguel Market.

The tour finishes with a visit to two of Madrid’s most important meeting points for the locals: the famous Plaza Mayor, with its multiple arches and accesses, and finally the Puerta del Sol, where the Madrileños gather to celebrate the New Year.

More info:

Meeting point: Next to Opera Metro Station (Plaza de Isabel II). Your guide will be holding a sign with The Touring Pandas logo.

End point: Puerta del Sol

Included:

· Evening Tour of Madrid in English, Japanese, Korean or Chinese · Small Group (up to 12 people)

Reasons to book this tour:

· Madrid’s old town is like a labyrinth. This centenary neighborhood is full of beautiful alleys and plazas that are easy to miss without the help of an expert guide. · We will give you some tips to avoid tourist traps: this neighborhood has a lot of low quality restaurants, but we will give you recommendations to find the best menus. · It’s not all about history and architecture, is it? During the tour, you will also spot some genuine shops to take original souvenirs back home, like traditional sweets and genuine clothes. · Don’t worry about figuring out what Flamenco show to choose: we can recommend you the best show as well as some good places to have tapas. · While most tour companies offer groups of up to 30 visitors, we limit our group size to 12. This guarantees a comfortable experience and the possibility to better interact with the guide.