FREE TOUR MADRID ESSENTIAL

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Discover the best of Madrid on a 2.5-hour free tour! Our passionate local guides will take you on a journey through the city’s hidden streets and neighborhoods, where buses can’t go.

Learn about the history of the Spanish capital and how it evolved into the great and majestic city it is today.

Explore different sides of Madrid on our free tour, and discover amazing stories, legends, and anecdotes that bring the city to life. Feel the vibe of the city as you stroll through the streets and learn about Madrid’s past.

GET THE MOST OUT OF THE CITY IN FEW HOURS IN OUR FREE WALKING TOUR MADRID
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This is a FREE tour!

(tips basis only)

At MADRIDE TRAVEL, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the best of Madrid, regardless of budget. That’s why our free tours operate on a “pay what you feel” basis. We appreciate any tips you can offer, but loud applause and recommendations are just as valuable.

Due to the actual global situation caused by the COVID19 this tours requires to be booked in advance, it will take you only couple of minutes and It’s for free!

Free tour Madrid Essential for solo travelers or small groups (less than 10 people)

Madrid Essential Tour for groups bigger than 6 people (private tours)
Free tour Madrid

The Tour

Join us on a 2.5-hour free tour of Madrid and experience an alternative side of the Spanish capital. From the big avenues to the city’s landmarks, monuments, and historic neighborhoods, our passionate local guides will take you on a journey through the city’s vibrant past and present.

Where do we start this free tour?

Starting at the central Puerta del Sol, immerse yourself in the energetic vibe of the city as your guide describes Madrid’s history and how it evolved into the majestic city it is today.

Discover the artistic side of the city, as well as popular areas for nightlife and modern architecture.

Different Empires have made what Madrid is today!

Walk through history as you learn about the former Moorish empire, Napoleon’s invasion, and the dark side of the holy Spanish inquisition.

Our free tour of Madrid covers it all, giving you an unforgettable experience of the city.

Book your free tour of Madrid today and discover the best the city has to offer!

HOW DOES THE FREE TOUR WORK?

Feel free to tip what you can afford and what you feel the tour was worth.

In MADRIDE TRAVEL, we have all been travelers and we know what it’s like to be on a low budget, so don’t worry in case your trip’s economy is a little bit tight. With loud applause and your recommendations, it will be enough. Either way, we’ll have a great time and we hope, you do as well!

THE BEST INTRODUCTION TO A NEW CITY IS A WALKING TOUR

In the Madrid Essential Free Tour we’ll visit some of the most important places in the city center.

This tour together with the Madrid Free Tour Highlights is covering the most important parts of the city.

Those are some of the sights we’ll cover on the free tour Madrid Essential

  • Puerta del Sol (the heart of Madrid)
  • Royal Opera House
  • Royal Palace (Muslim Madrid)
  • Almudena Cathedral (the main cathedral in town)
  • The origens of the “Tapas”
  • Barrio de los Austrias (the oldest neighbourhood)
  • Plaza Mayor
  • The world’s oldest restaurant
  • Barrio de las Letras
  • Hemingway’s Madrid
  • Advises about where to go, where is free, what to eat and much more..
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HOW TO JOIN

Meeting point

We’ll be waiting for you and the rest of the folks who want to join the free tour every day at 11:00 AM by the Bear Statue in Puerta del Sol, metro line number 1, 2, & 3 (see the map below).

Free tour Madrid Essential is provided in Spanish and English (different groups).

Tours run all year

No matter the weather conditions, the free tour Madrid runs all year long, well except the 24th, 25th, 31st of December and 1st of January, we also need a break. 🙂

After the tour

After the free tour Madrid Essential we normally go all groups together (Spanish group and English group) to have lunch to a nice and local tavern. You are welcome to join us!

If you want to contemplate your visit and find out more about the city sites join our free walking tour Highlights.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE OUR GUIDES

If you are new in a city sometimes you can have problems finding a specific spot. Especially in Madrid you can get confused with a lot of umbrellas offering free tours, but remember if you want to get the proper MADRIDE TRAVEL experience just follow these easy tips:

Find Puerta del Sol and the right spot in Google maps:

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COMPLETE YOUR STAY!

The best way to complement your stay in the city. YES, we have 2! Take a look to our FREE WALKING TOUR MADRID HIGHLIGHTS in main menu.

DON’T ACCEPT IMITATIONS!

To join our Free walking tour Madrid Highlights, look for our guides wearing the red t-shirt and holding a big sign with the MADRIDE logo. REMEMBER WE DON’T USE ANY UMBRELLA.

We are NOT in this statue

No in this statue - Free Tour Madrid

Only red t-shirt/jacket and we DON’T use umbrellas

Free tour Madrid - We don't use umbrellas!

YES, this is the BEAR statue!

Estatua del oso

Find the BIG SIGN and red t-shirt/jacket. This is the way we look:

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Shaibaz GadhwalaShaibaz Gadhwala
12:13 18 Dec 23
It was really fun and very entertaining. We truly enjoyed the tour.
Frederikke SchubartFrederikke Schubart
12:13 18 Dec 23
Gamze Laden AcarlıGamze Laden Acarlı
20:44 16 Dec 23
Our guide Fernando explained the story of spain in a very fun way and at the same time showed us the most important spots in Madrid. He also gave us hints about where to eat, see a flamenco show and do shopping. I would definitely suggest this free tour.
Junior ReyesJunior Reyes
00:38 16 Dec 23
Felipe was a great tour guide! Such a fantastic night! Definitely would take this tour again!
CW/Eric SeoCW/Eric Seo
19:01 15 Dec 23
Paula was super great !
Katiana KrawchenkoKatiana Krawchenko
12:17 04 Dec 23
Paola is the absolute best!! She knows everything and is such a joy. Filled with wonderful recommendations and how to avoid overpaying for stuff. Would recommend her to anyone looking for a great tour in Madrid. Learned a bunch and had lots of fun.
Juliana SekaiJuliana Sekai
12:23 24 Sep 23
Paola’s tour was amazing. She explained the history of many places and helped me get familiar with the area. She also has amazing recommendations. Definitely a must do if you are ever in Madrid.
Jessica PreidtJessica Preidt
11:59 08 Sep 23
Paula is the BEST GUIDE. I loved it. A lot of information and great energy! The tour was long, so bring water - and we got to try a shot of madroño drink! Very delicious!
Paula was an awesome guide tour! She was very knowledgeable of Madrid’s history. She was also very considerate with the tour pace and picked shaded spots or even where one could sit for a moment. She was very engaging and kind. Thank you for such great tour!
Brandi BassBrandi Bass
11:40 08 Jul 23
Paola was great! She was fun and informative! I would recommend her to all my friends.
Paola was the absolute best tour guide! I could not reccommend it more! Such a wonderful experience. I stumbled across this tour and it was super informative and I met the best people. Highly recommend for any solo travellers or anyone who wants an enthusiastic overview of the key things to see in Madrid. 10/10
Debbie KhanDebbie Khan
09:39 15 Jun 23
Yesterday we took a tour with Paula. It was probably the best walking tour I’ve ever done, and I’ve done many all over the world. She was absolutely amazing. She is knowledge, energetic, enthusiastic, and has amazing speaking skills. She is cable of answering all your questions and provides outstanding recommendations (we’ve already tried 4 of her suggestions and all have been fantastic and inexpensive). If you have an interest in Flamenco you should have her book a show for you; it will be less expensive and you will have better seats than if you do it yourself. Thank you Paula for truly enhancing our stay in Madrid!
Olivia HerbertOlivia Herbert
08:03 14 Jun 23
Wonderful, helpful, and so kind! Fernando was informational, and really considerate of us! He has wonderful recommendations, and is quite entertaining! We traveled for a solid amount of time and learned so much about Madrid! He provided us with a map at the end and a number to text him for more recommendations! Pick them for your tour!!!
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The free tour Madrid Essential and the rest of the MADRIDE TRAVEL tours are subject to cancellation in case the tour does not have a minimum of 3 participants (adults). However, our guides will do their best to ensure that you enjoy your time in Madrid. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

BOOKING IN ADVANCED

Booking in advance is highly recommended due to the current international situation caused by COVID-19, so we can accommodate you and know in advance how many people will be in each group. Thank you for your understanding.

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