Welcome to Madrid! One of Europe's most exciting yet misunderstood cities. What it lacks in famous tourist attractions, it more than makes up for in wild history, beautiful views and exciting local stories. If you take a couple of hours to get to know Madrid, it can easily become one of your favourite cities.
This English language tour starts close to the Plaza Mayor and ends at the glorious Royal Palace, we'll stroll down charming streets to see the sights of the oldest part of town and discover the secrets of a city that stands in the middle of nowhere, miles from its neighbours.
We'll travel through the history that shaped the city, talk food and drink traditions, share recommendations and even solve a couple of local mysteries.
Join us to spend fun couple of hours falling in love with Madrid and getting recommendations from your new local friends!
A guide from the LWT team
Learn the history of Plaza Mayor including its many purposes through time and why people avoided it for decades.
Pass by one of Madrid's most famous businesses and learn the secret of how to spot other special establishments
Start to explore the food, drink and socialising traditions of Madrid from wall jumping locals to one of the world's most important restaurants
You will make your own way to the meeting points