Best Walking Tours in Madrid

Discover the beauty of Madrid on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Madrid by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Madrid

Don Quixote Quest Experience in Madrid in Madrid

Madrid , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 6.93

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Discover the magical back streets of Madrid’s most intriguing neighborhoods. You’ll visit the monumental spots for famous authors and artists such as Ernest Hemingway, Francisco de Goya, Lope de Vega, and Spain's most beloved and famous author Miguel de Cervantes. Visit secluded churches, old restaurants, hidden writings, and eclectic plazas known only to those who appreciate the adventure of an off the beaten path. Are you ready to discover the hidden gems of Madrid? Highlights: Visit the oldest known restaurant in the world Discover the neighborhood steeped in literary history Uncover the hidden burial grounds for Spain’s most famed artists and authors Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt. The city game will take you about 2 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit, so can go at your own pace. You won't need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point, and begin the adventure.

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Madrid Best walking tour: Cathedral, Palace, Plaza mayor, Market in Madrid

Madrid , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.90

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

- EXPLORE MADRID IN A GUIDED TOUR - 2,30 hours - GUIDED BY A CERTIFIED OFFICIAL LOCAL GUIDE - 100% REFUND 24 h CANCELLATION OR IF NOT SATISFIED -Amusing and fun explanations combined with the best historical and artistic comments. - Complete visit of Madrid's historic city center -See the Spanish capital's grand buildings and iconic monuments. - Includes: ROYAL PALACE OUTSIDE INTENSIVE EXPLANATIONS, CATHEDRAL square, PLAZA MAYOR, SAN MIGUEL MARKET AND DEBOD TEMPLE -Learn about Madrid's long and fascinating history, and gain insight into local culture.

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Ghosts of Madrid: Exploration Game and Tour in Madrid

Madrid , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 6.93

 

Go on a city exploration tour and start this spooky mission as the ghost of Diego Velázquez, the famous painter of the Spanish Golden Age, all on your smartphone. Follow clues and solve puzzles to save your lost soul, while visiting iconic landmarks such as the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol, the Literary Quarter, the Prado Museum, and much more. Start the night walk right now and discover Madrid at your own pace, without a guide.

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Madrid Mystery Quest: Self-Guided Surreal Adventure Game in Madrid

Madrid , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 7.41

 

You wake up on a grassy hill in Madrid - with no idea who you are and no body to speak of. Just your head, your scrambled thoughts, and the vanishing echo of police sirens. What happened? Who did this to you? And why? There’s only one way to find out. In this unconventional self-guided quest, you’ll explore Madrid’s sunny parks, lively plazas, and hidden alleys while solving bizarre and clever puzzles tied to your strange predicament. Use your phone to follow the clues, unlock your memories, and reconstruct your identity as you unravel a mystery that’s as twisted as it is hilarious. Walk freely, pause anytime, and play with friends or family - you’ll need all the help you can get. What makes this tour unique? It’s a surreal, story-driven scavenger hunt where the city becomes your stage and you, a disembodied detective searching for yourself. Perfect for curious travelers who love absurd humor, plot twists, and outdoor exploration.

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A Self-Guided Tour of El Retiro Park’s Rise, Ruin and Redemption in Madrid

Madrid , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 9.99

 

On this self-guided walking tour led by tour guide and writer Felicity Hughes, you’ll discover another side to Madrid’s famous El Retiro Park. The much-loved El Retiro Park is at the heart of Madrid’s picturesque Retiro neighbourhood. Long before it became a public park, it was a royal retreat. On this walking tour, you’ll explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site and hear its fascinating 500-year-long history. On this tour, you’ll discover how the spiritual retreat of San Jerónimo el Real church was later transformed into an enormous pleasure palace, find out how Retiro’s oldest tree survived the ravages of Napoleon’s invasion and learn about the rebellious Nobel prize-winning Ramón y Cajal by a monument to the neuroscientist. You'll have a chance to take a peek at the peacocks strutting around a hidden walled garden at the far reaches of the park and see the lake in front of Palacio de Cristal where Pizarro the elephant used to bath

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Secrets of La Latina: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk in Madrid in Madrid

Madrid , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 6.68

 

Explore the streets of the Latin neighborhood of Madrid, by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of reenacting the role of Alaric Vermundo, Crown protector. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore La Latina Theater, Cebada Market, La Chata Tavern and other lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers. • See the church with the largest dome in Spain. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. • Learn about old school comedy in Spain. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

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Madrid’s Golden Age: History along the Manzanares River in Madrid

Madrid , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 7.99

 

On this self-guided walking tour, you'll leaf through centuries of history in one of the capital’s newest public parks Parque Madrid Río (meaning Madrid River Park) follows the gentle flow of the Manzanares River through the southern part of the city, like a green ribbon. It’s one of the city’s newest public spaces, yet it’s packed with some of its most important historical places. You’ll walk along the river’s edge to Puente del Rey and take a trip through time, hearing about the Spanish Golden Age of the 1500s, the Civil War of the 1930s, and, eventually, the present day. This hour-long walk will introduce you to the river’s fascinating links with the last 500 years of Spanish history, while you enjoy local wildlife and nature along the way. It’s a side of the city that’s popular with locals, but which few visitors ever get to see. So, if you’d like to take a break from Madrid’s bustling city centre, this tour is perfect for you!

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Let's Tapear! The Madrid Tapas Route Walking Audio Tour in Madrid

Madrid , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)

From $ 9.99

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Forget the fixed timings of conventional walking tours and explore the tapas hotspots of central Madrid with a VoiceMap tour. Download the mobile app and roam from Madrid’s La Latina and Austrias neighbourhoods to its Literary Quarter in your own time via GPS-triggered storytelling. Visit the Mercado de San Miguel, Cava Baja and Calle Huertas, discover new places to eat and learn about Spain’s tapas culture, using the app’s geodata to navigate. Discover Madrid’s La Latina, Madrid of the Austrias and Literary Quarter. Tour at your own pace and hear facts and tales you’d miss alone. Experience the Mercado de San Miguel, Cava Baja, Plaza Mayor and some of the best authentic tapas bars the centre has to offer. Set your own itinerary and enjoy the bonus of commentary without getting lost. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

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Christmas Walking Tour of Madrid in Madrid

Madrid , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)

From $ 14.34

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Ho Ho Ho! It is Christmas and the streets of the Spanish capital look unparalleledly beautiful. At the indicated time we will meet at the Morfeo Fountain, in the Plaza de la Provincia, to begin a walking tour that will allow us to admire the Christmas decorations of the city. Are you ready? On this route we will visit the center of the capital, where we will be amazed by the spectacular urban lighting. We will enjoy the traditional Christmas market in the Plaza Mayor, the large Christmas tree in Puerta del Sol and many other iconic places in the city on these special dates. A complete tour so you don't miss anything this Christmas

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Self-Guided Tour of Old Madrid for Kids and Families in English in Madrid

Madrid , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 15.39

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Packed with challenges, quizzes and fantastic facts, this is a unique, self-guided tour especially designed to keep kids 8-15 excited and the whole family having fun as you discover the ancient centre of Madrid. Our Madrid Rises tour starts at the Puerta del Sol (easily reached by metro, bus or taxi) and leads you to the iconic sites and hidden jewels of old Madrid from its earliest origins as a remote Arab fortress to its rise as the capital of Spain under the Austrian Habsburg kings. Follow the interactive map to carefully selected locations and have fun as a family with activities and stories that bring each site and its history to life. You simply download our app, sign up, and your tour will be waiting for you with full instructions! Do the tour at your own pace, take a break if you want, and you can even come back another day to complete it. The perfect way to keep kids interested and parents happy as you explore and learn about this fascinating part of Madrid!

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Imperial Madrid Walking Tour  in Madrid

Madrid , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 19.12

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Discover the best places of the imperial age of Madrid with a tour guide that will explain the history and culture of this amazing city. This tour will give you tips to enjoy the city, and you will get information to enjoy after the tour, the places you liked most.

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Local Tips for Madrid

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Madrid at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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