Secrets of Madrid Small Group Tour
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Secrets of Madrid Small Group Tour
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Highlights
We will visit some well known sites and also hidden gems.
As a driving force and mirror and of the history, culture and art of Spain but also of Europe, along the tour the past will come to life. From the Muslim influence to the austere North European of the Habsburg and the glamour of the Bourbons, the city is an enthralling mix of cultures.
You will discover how a fort of the IX century became the capital of an Empire. In Madrid great stories arise in every corner. This is the city that governed half of America and large areas of the world, produced some of the best artists and writers of all time but also struggled with crime, a Napoleon invasion and a Civil War.
My goal is that at the end of the tour you will see some of the most beautiful and meaningful sites and understand their deep meaning. Madrid is the result of a series of unexpected events, conquests, successes and contradictions that create a unique urbanism, heritage and culture with great impact in Western culture.
Itinerary
Plaza de la Villa
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeBegin in one of Madrid’s oldest squares, where centuries of power and beauty converge. The façades show the coexistence of Mudéjar, Plateresque and Habsburg architecture, a visual chronicle of the city’s evolution. Look closely at the coat of arms of King Charles II, the last Habsburg monarch, carved into the stone — a symbol full of secrets and the end of an era.Calle De Codo
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeJust a few steps from the Plaza de la Villa lies one of Madrid’s narrowest streets, a silent curve that still follows the line of the medieval city. Its name, the Elbow Street, comes from its sharp bend. The irregular stones, the shadows and the stillness make it one of the places where you can feel the atmosphere of a vanished MadridMonasterio Del Corpus Christi
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHidden behind an unmarked door, this 17th-century convent of Corpus Christi preserves a way of life that has barely changed in four hundred years. The cloistered nuns, who rarely see the outside world, bake traditional biscuits known as galletas de las Carboneras. They sell them through a small revolving window — a quiet ritual that connects today’s Madrid with its most secret past.Basilica de San Miguel
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeRising unexpectedly among narrow streets, this 18th-century church brings the theatrical energy of the Baroque to old Madrid. Its curved façade and dramatic proportions were revolutionary in their time, a declaration that faith could also be spectacle. Built under the Bourbons, it reflects a new vision of beauty and power — lighter, more European — in contrast with the austere spirit of the Habsburg city that surrounds it.El Huerto de Las Monjas
8 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTucked away behind high walls, this secluded convent garden is one of Madrid’s most intimate corners. Once cultivated by nuns in the 17th century, it remains a rare oasis of silence in the heart of the city. From Monday to Friday, visitors can step inside and breathe the calm of another century — on weekends, the gate stays closed, protecting its timeless peace.Calle De Rollo Fountain
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDiscover the Casa a la Malicia. In the 16th century, King Philip II ordered a census to tax every new house built in Madrid. The locals, unwilling to pay more, found a clever solution: they built homes that looked unfinished from the outside. These “malicious houses” fooled the inspectors and became a small act of civic rebellion — the kind of quiet irony that still defines Madrid’s spirit.Plaza de la Cruz Verde
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIn medieval Madrid, this square was the place where the Inquisition held public executions before moving them later to the Plaza Mayor. The green cross that gives the square its name was the emblem of the Inquisition itself — a symbol carried at the head of its solemn processions. Today, peace and silence have replaced those scenes of fear. It’s also a good moment for a short pause: nearby cafés offer coffee and restrooms before we continue our walk through old Madrid.Jardin del Principe de Anglona
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHidden behind high brick walls, this 18th-century garden once belonged to the palace of the Prince of Anglona. Its symmetry, shaded benches and scent of jasmine inspired poets and lovers during the Romantic era, when Madrid began to look at its own ruins with nostalgia. Few places capture that mood so well — the sense of beauty touched by time, where silence itself seems to remember.Iglesia de San Pedro El Viejo
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDating from the 14th century, this modest church is the second-oldest building in Madrid. Its brick tower, with delicate arches and simple geometry, is one of the few remaining examples of mudéjar architecture in the city — Christian in purpose, Islamic in influence. It stands as a silent witness to the centuries.Plaza De La Paja
7 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will see the VArgas Palace. Built in the 16th century, this palace belonged to the powerful Vargas family, the feudal lords of Madrid before it became a royal capital. The Vargas played a prominent role in the conquest and administration of the Americas, extending their influence far beyond the city walls. According to tradition, San Isidro, now Madrid’s patron saint, worked here as a humble servant. The contrast between the saint’s simplicity and the family’s power reflects Madrid’s dual soul — spiritual and worldly, humble and ambitious.Calle De Madrid
6 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLa calle de los mancebos narrow street, lined with ancient stones, still preserves the atmosphere of medieval Madrid. Its name, Mancebos — “young men” — recalls the tragic story of two youths accused of killing a prince who died in 1217. Whether they were guilty or innocent remains uncertain, a mystery that has never been fully solved. Nearby, a 15th-century house and remnants of the Christian wall remind us how legend and history have always intertwined in the city’s oldest heart.Jardines de Las Vistillas
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFrom this open terrace, Madrid finally breathes. The Vistillas have always been a place of celebration — where locals gather for festivals, music and sunsets. From here, the city unfolds toward the Manzanares River and the distant mountains, offering one of its most iconic views. After so many narrow streets and centuries of stone, this is a moment of air and light — the Madrid of joy, of sky, of freedom.Calle Mayor
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Palacio de Consejos was built in the early 17th century, this palace reflects the austere style of the Counter-Reformation, where architecture served faith and discipline. Its brick walls and slate spires, typical of Habsburg Madrid, project sobriety rather than opulence — the image of a monarchy that sought moral authority as much as political power. From here, under the Catholic kings’ legacy, the Royal Councils administered the empire, blending religion, governance and ideology in the very heart of the city.Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAlthough it looks ancient, the Cathedral of the Almudena was completed only in the late 20th century. Its neo-Habsburg façade, designed during the Franco era, deliberately imitates the sober architecture of the 17th century to create a sense of historical continuity.Royal Palace of Madrid
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFrom this small hill, the Royal Palace reveals its full grandeur — a vast rectangle of white stone rising above the valley of the Manzanares. It was built in the 18th century by the Bourbons to replace the old Alcázar of the Habsburgs, which burned down in 1734. Seen from here, the palace dominates the landscape like an emblem of absolute power, conceived to rival Versailles and proclaim Madrid as the heart of a modern empire. The view is magnificent — one of those moments when history and beauty coincide perfectly.Monumento a Filippo IV
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAt the centre of the Plaza de Oriente stands the statue of King Philip IV, one of Madrid’s masterpieces. Cast in bronze in the 17th century, it was the first equestrian statue in the world balanced on its rear legs — a technical miracle achieved with Galileo’s calculations. The king appears calm, almost divine, mastering both horse and destiny. It is the perfect image of Baroque power: art used to express absolute authority, grace and control.Plaza de Isabel II
7 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe finish our journey here, between the Royal Theatre and the busy streets of modern Madrid. From the medieval lanes of Plaza de la Villa to the grandeur of the Royal Palace, we’ve walked through nearly a thousand years of history — faith, art, power and daily life woven together. This final square marks the meeting point between the old city and the present one, where music replaces prayer and the past still shapes the rhythm of the streets. Thank you for walking through Madrid’s secrets — for seeing not just its monuments, but its soul.
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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Calle Gerona 4, Madrid, Spain 28012
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