Madrid’s History, Bites & Sips – An Intimate Tour Since 2018

Madrid, ES
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Highlights

  • Discover the history and evolution of Plaza Mayor
  • Explore the famous Spanish restaurant "Sobrino de Botín"
  • Indulge in the best products of Spanish cuisine at Mercado San Miguel
  • Learn about the historical monuments at Plaza de la Villa
  • Uncover the roots and purpose of Madrid through its landmarks

Meeting Point

The meeting point is right in front of the Plaza Mayor’s tourist information office (the building with the pretty paintings and flags). I’ll be right by the "i" sign.

Meeting point

Centro, Madrid , Spain

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What to expect

1

Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor is a symbol of Madrid and must not be missed. Building work began on this huge open area in the city centre in the 17th Century. We'll talk about its history and evolution throughout the centuries.

Duration 20 minutes
2

Arco de Cuchilleros

Passing trough the Cuchilleros arch, we'll proceed to visit "Sobrino de Botín" a Spanish restaurant in Madrid, founded in 1725. We'll have the opportunity to go inside and explore it from top to bottom.

Duration 20 minutes
3

Mercado San Miguel

Located in the heart of Madrid, the Mercado de San Miguel is a monument to Spanish cuisine, meeting point for food lovers. There, we will eat nd drink some of the best products this city has to offer you.

Duration 30 minutes
4

Plaza de la Villa

Plaza de la Villa is one of Madrid’s best-preserved historical monuments. We'll talk about it's buildings and their history as well as a super important figure of the once feared Spanish Armada.

Duration 15 minutes
5

Plaza de la Cruz Verde

Here we'll go from A to Z about the Spanish inquisition. The what, where and why, and also why does it stands out from the other ones.

Duration 15 minutes
6

Puente de Segovia

The Segovia Viaduct is a viaduct in the La Latina neighborhood in Madrid, Spain. Throughout the centuries the area has been a major crossroad. A later version was built in 1934 to replace the previous iron one erected in 1874

7

Parque Emir Mohamed I

Here we'll really come to understand Madrid's roots. How was it born and its actual purpose back then.

Duration 15 minutes
8

Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena

Madrid's cathedral, which stands in Hapsburg Madrid, has a short but tortuous history.

Duration 15 minutes
9

Royal Palace of Madrid

The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spanish: Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the Spanish royal family at the city of Madrid, although now used only for state ceremonies. The palace is the largest functioning royal palace and the largest by floor area in Europe. From the outside (we won't go inside), we'll talk about all of its history up until to today!

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Tell me about Madrid

What our experts say

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    Try the local wines at Mercado San Miguel.
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    Visit nearby Sobrino de Botín for a meal.
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    Check out the view from Parque Emir Mohamed I.
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    Bring a camera for stunning Royal Palace photos.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

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