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15 Best Madrid Walking Tours

The walking tours that tell Madrid’s louder history: Plaza Mayor’s bloody resume, the Habsburg quarter and Inquisition stories after dark.

1.Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park

Discover Madrid from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park on a guided walking tour. Enjoy stunning architecture, hidden secrets, and local insights for just $3.45.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“The walking tours from Puerta del Sol in Madrid are really good. The tours are free - if you book through an outside agency like Viator you will be charged a small booking fee. Then you tip the guides based on your experience. But you…”

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3.Madrid: City Walking Tour & Royal Palace Skip-the-Line Tour

Discover Madrid’s highlights on a 2-hour walking tour, with skip-the-line access to the Royal Palace, guided by friendly experts who bring the city to life.

★ 4.5

“Our guide, Federico, was so much fun! The tour gave a nice overview some history of the area before walking through the gorgeous palace! He took time in each room to explain the original use and made sure we got a good look at the…”

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4.Madrid Tapas Night Walking Tour

Discover Madrid’s vibrant tapas scene on this small-group evening walking tour, blending culture, history, and delicious local bites for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“This was one of our best experiences in Madrid. The night walking tour introduced us to places we would have never gone on our own. Each stop we tried different wines and more tapas. We also learned how to find great restaurant locations off the…”

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6.Madrid: Welcome to Madrid Guided Walking Tour

Discover Madrid’s history and highlights on a 2.5-hour guided walking tour, visiting Plaza Mayor, viewpoints, and secret spots with expert insights.

★ 4.9

“Our guide Lexi was a gift from heaven for us. We loved the way she told us the history of the town Madrid with so many interesting and exciting stories, she’s a fantastic storyteller and made every minute of the walking tour unforgettable. I would…”

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7.Madrid: Spanish Inquisition and Legends Evening Walking Tour

Discover Madrid’s dark legends and ghost stories on an engaging evening walking tour with lantern-lit streets, fascinating tales, and lively guides.

★ 4.7

“We had an absolutely amazing time on the “Spanish Inquisition and Legends of Madrid” tour! Our guide, Daniel, was simply outstanding : lively, passionate, and incredibly engaging. He drew us into the destories from start to finish, and time flew by without us even noticing.…”

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9.Madrid Historical Walking Tour

Discover Madrid’s highlights on this engaging 2-hour, 20-minute free walking tour with expert guides. Perfect for first-timers wanting authentic insights.

★ 5.0

“Awesome tour with a lot of history and highlights of Madrid. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided us with a lot of interesting facts about city and country”

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10.Madrid Old City Guided Walking Tour

Discover Madrid’s history and vibrant culture on this 2.5-hour guided walking tour. Visit iconic landmarks, explore hidden neighborhoods, and enjoy expert commentary.

★ 5.0

“Jake really filled in a lot of gaps in my knowledge around Spanish history in both early colonial and the World War II period. He was like a walking encyclopedia, but much friendlier. He was such a pleasure to be with for a few hours…”

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11.Madrid: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Discover Madrid's highlights on a 2.5-hour guided walking tour covering the Royal Palace, Debod Temple, Plaza Mayor, and more—perfect for first-timers.

★ 4.8

“We had a wonderful tour with Maria. She was very knowledgeable. She spoke wonderful English. She was sure to keep the group together so no one missed anything. She gave us many suggestions of places to eat and visit that were not included in the…”

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12.Walking Tour Madrid +Pintxo +Drink

Discover Madrid’s highlights with a guided walking tour, pintxo tasting, and a drink. Perfect for travelers wanting authentic, local experiences at just $25.

★ 4.7

“Amanda was a great guide. Even in the rain and cold wind she carried on smiling and showed us lots of historical sights with interesting back stories. Good few hours spent.”

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More Madrid Walking Tours

4.5Royal Palace and Madrid Walking Tour Small Group with Tickets2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)$43.44 4.7Madrid: 1.5-Hour Retiro Park Guided Walking Tour1.5 hours$10 4.5Toledo Full-Day Walking Tour with Guide from Madrid8 hours (approx.)$48.39 4.4Madrid: Private Walking Tour with a Local2 - 6 hours$56 4.8Madrid Historical Centre & Old Town Walking Tour in French$33 4.5Segovia Tour with Guided Walking Tour Included11 hours (approx.)$53.21 4.5Madrid Tapas Experience Walking Tour$116.29 4.4Madrid: Enchanted Evening Walking Tour in Spanish2 hours$14 5.0Madrid: San Miguel Market and Street Food Walking Tour2 hours$76 4.2Madrid: Day Trip to Toledo with Walking Tour & Small Group8 hours$93 5.0Madrid: Tapas Walking Tour with Food and Drinks2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$78.61 5.0Welcome to Madrid Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$39.91 3.3Madrid: 1.5-Hour City Highlights Guided Walking Tour1.5 hours$14 5.0Walking tour around the center of Madrid3 hours (approx.)$362.05 4.7Essential Madrid: Walking Tour of the Historic Center2 hours$22 4.5Retiro Park Walking Tour in Madrid1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$10.78 2.9Madrid: 2-Hour City Highlights Guided Walking Tour2 hours$247 5.0Private Group Walking Tour: Secrets of Madrid3 hours (approx.)$503.27 5.0Walking Tour of Madrid Moderno, Madrid de los Bourbons2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)$3.59 5.0Madrid Old Town Walking Tour with Small Group1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$77.89 5.0Prado walking Tour with an Art Lover2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$76.89 4.9Highlights of Madrid: Walking Tour with Private Guide4 hours$256 4.7Madrid: History of Tapas Walking Tour and Tasting2.5 hours$141 5.0Half-Day Madrid History and Legends Private Walking Tour with Hotel Pick Up4 hours (approx.)$240.96