Legends of Old Madrid Guided Tour
During this guided tour of Madrid, go back in time to the Muslim citadel of Mayrit (first name given to the city), find out about the Kingdom of Castile and discover the splendor of the city as capital of the Spanish Empire.
Itinerary
Head to Calle Coloreros 2 where you’ll meet your guide and the rest of the group and head on a singular tour through the Medieval part of Madrid. Led by your guide, you’ll discover the city’s history and its legends, for example the Church of San Ginés and the secret of the crocodile. You’ll then walk to Plaza de Oriente where you’ll learn about the mysteries of the Royal Palace of Madrid.
Go back in time while you walk through the winding streets of the capital and you’ll come to the charming Plaza de la Villa, one of the main “meeting points” during the Middle Ages. Next, wandering through the suburbs of the first settlement, you’ll explore La Latina and its famous Plaza de la Paja, the Church of San Pedro el Real, the Church of San Andrés, the Plaza de Puerta de Moros and the Museo de San Isidro (San Isidro Museum) that reflects the history of the city.
Follow the trace of the first Christian city wall until you arrive at Plaza de Puerta Cerrada, which was once one of the entrances to the city. It remained closed because it was continuously assaulted.
The tour will come to an end at the emblematic Plaza Mayor, one of the most important squares of Madrid.
Private tour
You also have the possibility of doing the tour privately for 135€ (price per group of up to 25 people).
Price
More Information
Duration
2 hours.
Language
The tour is exclusively in English.
Included
Professional English speaking expert in art and history.
When to book?
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
You can book up until the previous day (12:00 local time) if there are still places available.
Ticket
Once your booking has been confirmed, you will receive an email containing your booking voucher. Please print it out or download on your smartphone/tablet to show on the day of the activity.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Are dogs admitted on the visit?
A - No, except guide dogs.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you still have more questions, check out our section on frequently asked questions. If you need help to book an activity or have any enquiries, please contact us.
Meeting point
The meeting point is Civitatis Tours & Tickets Tourist Office. Calle Coloreros, 2. (Close to the Chocolatería San Ginés).
