Tip-based free walking tour of Madrid's historic centre
Madrid · 120 min · 2 €+ · Javier · Guía Oficial en Madrid
A two-hour walk through the centre of Madrid, from the age of the Habsburgs to that of the Bourbons, and you set the price at the end. We walk among squares, convents and palaces with the stories and legends that don't make it into the guidebooks: Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, San Miguel Market, Plaza de la Villa, the Royal Theatre and the Royal Palace. Days and departure times change from week to week, so check which are available. Duration: 2 hours on foot Tip at the end: give what you think is fair Up to 35 people per departure
- Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace in one walk
- Stories and legends of Habsburg and Bourbon Madrid
- Tip-based: at the end you give what you think is fair
Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree (Puerta del Sol)
- Booking per person — 2 €
The tour itself is tip-based: at the end you give the guide whatever you think it was worth, no minimum. The booking fee is the only compulsory payment.
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Frequently asked questions
How does this free tour work?
You book your place for €2 per person, paid by card through Stripe, and the tour itself is tip-based: at the end you give the guide whatever you think it was worth, in person and with no minimum.
How much do people usually tip?
Whatever you felt the tour was worth: there's no set price and no minimum. As a rough guide, many people give between €10 and €20 per person, but it's entirely up to you.
Can I tip by card?
It depends on the guide, so it's safest to bring some cash. If they accept other payment methods, they'll tell you at the end.
How will I recognise the guide?
They'll be waiting at the starting point at the start time. Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree (Puerta del Sol)
What if it rains?
The tour usually goes ahead anyway, so bring an umbrella or a raincoat. If the guide calls it off, we'll let you know and refund your booking in full (€2 per person).
How do I receive my booking?
Right after paying you get a boarding pass with a QR code by email. Show it at the meeting point and you're in.
When is my booking confirmed?
Instant confirmation on payment.
Can I cancel if something comes up?
Yes: free cancellation up to 12 hours before the start time — email info@activitatum.com with your booking code. If the activity is called off, bad weather included, you change the date at no cost or get the amount back.
Can I book several activities at once?
Yes. Every activity in the catalogue is booked and paid for in the same place, whichever centre runs it, and each one arrives with its own QR pass.