History walks in Madrid
Guided walks through old towns, wartime districts and ancient centres, led by guides who know what happened on each street.
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Compare at a glance
Prices run from £3 to £84 per person. 3 of 6 are private or small-group tours (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace | 2.5 hours | Up to 29 | £3 | 5.0 (7,707) |
| Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour | 3 hours – 3.5 hours | Up to 12 | £54 | 4.9 (3,735) |
| Madrid Historical Walking Tour | 2.3 hours | Up to 25 | £3 | 4.9 (940) |
| Madrid: Historic Tapas & Food Tour with 10+ Tastings and Drinks | 3 hours | Up to 15 | £84 | 5.0 (893) |
| Madrid Tapas Wine and History Tour | 3 hours | Up to 12 | £61 | 5.0 (739) |
| Madrid Local Tapas & History Tour with Dinner | 3 hours | Up to 10 | £73 | 4.9 (541) |
Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace (opens Viator in a new tab)
A 2.5-hour walk through the historic centre, from the Puerta del Sol to the Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace, taking in the side streets and details that are easy to miss. Tour details: Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace
Guided in English, Portuguese, Italian, French, Spanish
From £3Free cancellation
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Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A small-group tapas crawl through some of Madrid's oldest bars, with the history of the streets in between and tips on ordering like a local. Tour details: Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour
Guided in English, Spanish
From £54Free cancellation
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Madrid Historical Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
Old Madrid's squares and streets, and the stories behind them, on a lively two-hour walk. Tour details: Madrid Historical Walking Tour
Guided in English, German, Russian, Portuguese, Italian, French, Spanish
From £3Free cancellation
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Madrid: Historic Tapas & Food Tour with 10+ Tastings and Drinks (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through historic Madrid with more than ten tapas and drinks. Tour details: Madrid: Historic Tapas & Food Tour with 10+ Tastings and Drinks
Guided in English, Spanish
From £84Free cancellation
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Madrid Tapas Wine and History Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through the old centre and the Literary Quarter with tapas and wine at four long-established bars. Tour details: Madrid Tapas Wine and History Tour
Guided in English
From £61Free cancellation
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Madrid Local Tapas & History Tour with Dinner (opens Viator in a new tab)
An evening walk through Madrid visiting three tapas bars, with local history along the way and a sit-down dinner to finish. The guide also gives personal recommendations over about three hours. Tour details: Madrid Local Tapas & History Tour with Dinner
Guided in English
From £73Free cancellation
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