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Where does the tour start?
You will receive the full meeting point details and a map after you finalize your booking, in a confirmation email.
Do I have to book my Free Tour?
Yes, it's necessary to book your Free Tour in order to receive the full meeting point details via email on time. This helps ensure an enjoyable experience and good coordination between guides and tour guests. Booking is free, quick, and easy!
Can I contact my guide?
Yes, you will be able to message your guide with any questions that you might have after making a reservation, up until the start of the tour.
Can I make a booking for a larger group?
Maybe! In order to keep the group sizes manageable, each guide sets their own limit of guests per booking and departure. Choose the Free Tour you want to book, select the number of people in your group, and see if there are any departures available that suit your needs.
Are Free Tours really Free?
Yes, with Free Tours, there's no set price; instead, the guides rely on the tips of participants to sustain their livelihoods. By contributing a fair amount that reflects the value you receive from the tour, you not only support the guides but also express your appreciation for their expertise and dedication.

Free Tours Madrid

Duration: 2-2.5 Hours
Next Tour: Today, 10:00
Duration: 2-2.25 Hours
Next Tour: Today, 11:00
Duration: 2-2.5 Hours
Next Tour: Today, 18:00
Duration: 2 Hours
Next Tour: Tomorrow, 12:30
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Next Tour: Thursday, 11:00
Duration: 2 Hours
Next Tour: Tomorrow, 17:00
Duration: 2 Hours
Next Tour: Today, 11:00
Duration: 1.5-2 Hours
Next Tour: Saturday, 11:30
Duration: 2 Hours
Next Tour: Thursday, 17:00

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The tours are solely tips based so you can decide to contribute as much or as little as you feel the experience was worth.

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Essential Free Tour Madrid
17/03/24
Dina was a really engaging and knowledgable guide who had clearly done her research.. We loved the mix of historical facts, political intrigue and probably folk lore mixed in. Drinking the local liquor, visiting the cellars of the oldest restaurant in the world were some of the favourites.. Dina was kind to book us a table for flamenco that night and answered all our questions. She was extremely friendly and fun and we throughly enjoyed the tour. Top marks to Dina. Janette Becket ( party of 3)
Janette
Essential Free Tour Madrid
15/03/24
Our tour guide (11am on 15.3.24) Dina was excellent. She was knowledgeable, engaging and a pleasure to listen to. We learnt lots and enjoyed the tour very much! Thank you.
Jess
Essential Free Tour Madrid
14/03/24
Ronit
Essential Free Tour Madrid
28/02/24
Sabrina
Essential Free Tour Madrid
27/02/24
Noa
Essential Free Tour Madrid
06/02/24
Dina was a fantastic guide: she is clearly very passionate about Madrid and makes you feel really welcome into the city.
Serena
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Best Free Tours in Madrid

The capital of Spain has a long history that you can learn about on various Free Walking Tours in Madrid. If you have little time, a Free All-in-one Madrid City Tour will allow you to get to know both the old and modern parts of the Spanish capital in about 4 hours. If you have more time, you might consider taking a shorter Free Tour of Old Madrid (or Tour of the Habsburgs) to explore the Arab and medieval part of the city, and then booking a Free Tour of Enlightenment Madrid (or Tour of the Bourbons), which will take you through grandiose avenues of the 17th and 19th centuries. Other popular Free Tours in Madrid lead by local guides include a Myths and Legends Tour, a Food Tour, and a Retiro Park Tour. In addition, football lovers might want to consider joining a Tour around the Bernabeu Stadium, and music lovers will enjoy a Madrid of 80s Tour through legendary bars.

Highlights of a Free Tour in Madrid

Most Madrid Free Walking Tours will take you for a walk around the so-called Hapsburg Quarter, in the east of the city. Here you will find The Royal Palace, Plaza de Oriente Square, the Almudena Cathedral, the remains of the centuries-old Arab wall, Sabatini Gardens, the Plaza Mayor, the Opera, Cava Baja Street and the many charming bars around La Latina neighborhood. To the east of the city, you will see the Congress, Plaza de Neptuno Square, Gran Via Avenue, Paseo del Prado, Cybele Square, Retiro Park, the Bank of Spain and much more. In Puerta del Sol, the epicenter of local life, you will find the famous statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, a representative symbol of the city. Nearby, you will discover the most famous dishes and ‘tapas’ of Spanish cuisine at the beautiful Mercado de San Miguel. A short ride away from Madrid, you can also visit El Escorial, Alcala de Henares or Aranjuez.

Things to Do in Madrid

A must-do in Madrid is a visit to the Art Triangle: the Prado Museum, the Thyssen Museum and the Reina Sofía Museum. In addition, Madrid has charming neighborhoods travelers love to explore, such as Malasana quarter, with its charming modern cafes and gourmet shops; Lavapies neighborhood, a multicultural mosaic; and Huertas area, where you can enjoy typical tapas and Spanish wines. Lovers of luxury shopping cannot miss the elegant boutiques of Barrio de Salamanca, while cheaper shopping options can be found along Gran Via Avenue. For a day of relaxation, Madrid offers spectacular parks: Parque del Retiro, the enormous Parque del Oeste, the Dehesa de la Villa, or the beautiful Campo del Moro, right at the foot of the Royal Palace. The locals’ favorite spot is the cool Madrid Rio, which follows the course of the city’s river. In this area, you will find The Matadero, one of the top artistic centers of the country.

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