Madrid Old City Walk
This is a sample of the narration for the first stop. Download the app for the full GPS-triggered experience.
12 Stops
- 1
Puerta del Sol
The heart of Madrid — kilometre zero of Spain's roads
- 2
Plaza Mayor
The grand 17th-century square built by Philip III
- 3
Royal Palace
The largest royal palace in Western Europe
- 4
Almudena Cathedral
Madrid's main cathedral, consecrated in 1993
- 5
San Miguel Market
Beautiful iron-and-glass market, now a gourmet food hall
- 6
Plaza de la Villa
Medieval square with Madrid's oldest civic buildings
- 7
Calle Mayor
One of Madrid's oldest streets, lined with historic buildings
- 8
Basilica de San Francisco el Grande
18th-century basilica with a stunning dome
- 9
Torre de la Calle 7
One of Madrid's oldest surviving medieval towers
- 10
Casa de la Panadería
16th-century bakers' guild hall overlooking Plaza Mayor
- 11
Arco de Cuchilleros
The iconic archway into Plaza Mayor
- 12
Plaza de Oriente
Gardens between the Royal Palace and Royal Theatre
What you'll see
Royal palaces, medieval towers, grand plazas, and 900 years of Spanish history — from Moorish foundations to Bourbon grandeur.
Practical info
Day Pass €4.99 · No subscription