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Visit San juan de Gaztelugatxe In this post we explore the colorful legends, pilgrimage site and now a Game of Thrones locaation to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a unique natural landscape connected by bridge to this once island fortress and now a tourist destination. One of the most stunning and unique landscapes in Basque … Read more
Top things to do in San Sebastian – explore the best of the city San Sebastian located in Spain’s Basque Country is one of the most unique and beautiful areas to discovery in Northern Spain, if not in the entire country. There are so many fantastic things to do in San Sebastian … Read more
Unique Things to Do in Madrid In this post we explore unique things to do in Madrid and discover some unusual, fun and cool places to explore outside of the typical tourist attractions. Bookmark this guide that shares the bargain markets, food courts, vista points and even fun rooftop bars to enjoy a … Read more
Visit Gran Via in Madrid I loved exploring Gran Via, the most important street filled with architectural buildings, amazing shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Built during the timeframe of 1910 to 1929 Gran Via is Madrid’s most famous street and filled with shops, hotels, banks, restaurants and other public, entertainment and commercial venues. … Read more
Easy Day trips from Madrid, discover these other close by destinations Madrid makes a fantastic base to discover so many other destinations that are an easy day trip from the city. In an hour or less, you can get to visit most of these historic and cultural attractions, towns and cities and even … Read more
Madrid Atocha Train Station In this post we explore the iconic Madrid Atocha Train station and share the amenities, local, regional to high-speed train locations, places to eat and lounge while waiting for your next destination to travel to in Spain. Madrid’s main train station is the Atocha train station located in central Madrid is … Read more
![Here are several free walking tours in Madrid summarized in outline form — where they go, when, what you see. Let me know what time of day or what style you like (history, food, neighborhoods, etc.) and I can suggest which might suit you best. --- ## Free Walking Tours of Madrid (Guided) | Tour Name | Meeting Point & Schedule | Duration | Areas / Highlights Covered | | -------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Walkative! — Madrid Historic Centre** | Meet at Opera Metro Station, outside Teatro Real (Pl. de Isabel II). ([Free Walking Tour][1]) | ~2h 30min ([Free Walking Tour][1]) | Old Town (Madrid de los Austrias), Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Plaza de la Villa, Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía, Prado area, ending at Fuente de Neptuno. ([Free Walking Tour][1]) | | **OgoTours — Free Walking Tour Madrid (Old Town)** | Puerta del Sol (by the Equestrian Statue of Carlos III), at 10:45am daily (except some holiday dates). ([OgoTours][2]) | ~2h 30min ([OgoTours][2]) | Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza de la Villa, Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Plaza de Oriente. ([OgoTours][2]) | | **Free Tour Madrid — Essentials** | Meet at Callao square. Times ~11:00 AM & 3:30 PM in English/Spanish. ([Free Tour Madrid][3]) | ~2h 30min ([Free Tour Madrid][3]) | Key historic and architectural sites: Royal Palace, Opera House, Almudena Cathedral, the medieval / Muslim past of Madrid, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, San Miguel Market, etc. ([Free Tour Madrid][3]) | | **Turixe — Free Walking Tour Madrid** | Puerta del Sol. ([Turixe][4]) | ~2h 15min ([Turixe][4]) | Plaza Mayor, San Miguel Market, old Muslim walls, Almudena Cathedral, older parts of Madrid, “Old City Walls,” barring into local stories & historical anecdotes. ([Turixe][4]) | | **Free Tour Community — Madrid City / Monumental** | Plaza del Callao (in front of Callao Metro) — look for a coloured umbrella. ([Free Tour Community][5]) | ~2h 30min ([Free Tour Community][5]) | They offer more than one route: the Old Town (Austrias), also “Monumental / New Town” covering Art’s Triangle (Prado / Reina Sofía / Thyssen), Retiro Park, etc. ([Free Tour Community][5]) | --- ## What Different Tours Offer / Trade-offs * Tours focused on **Old Town / Madrid de los Austrias** tend to cover medieval / Renaissance history, plazas, old architecture, major landmarks like the Royal Palace and Almudena. * Those that include **Gran Vía, Art Triangle, Retiro** give you contrast: newer architecture, museums, green space. * Some tours are more storytelling-based (history, legends, local anecdotes), others are more sightseeing + orientation heavy. * “Pay what you want” model is common: free up front, tip at end. Good tours tend to be well rated in advance. --- If you tell me **which day(s)** you’ll be in Madrid and **what kind of walking** you prefer (leisurely stroll vs history heavy vs food & local vibe), I can pick 2-3 tours that match your style. [1]: https://freewalkingtour.com/madrid/welcome-to-madrid/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Madrid Historic Centre - Free Walking Tour with locals - by Walkative!" [2]: https://ogotours.com/madrid-free-walking-tour?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Madrid Free Walking Tour- Old Town by OgoTours" [3]: https://www.freetourmadrid.com/en/free-tour-madrid-essential?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Free Walking Tour of Madrid with Expert Local Guides" [4]: https://www.turixe.com/madrid?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Free Walking Tour Madrid in English | Turixe" [5]: https://freetourcommunity.com/tours/madrid/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Free Walking Tour Madrid - Free Tour Community"](https://visitspainandmediterranean.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Madrid-Rastro.jpg)
Madrid el Rastro I enjoyed spending an entire morning to lunch time exploring the famous Sunday Rastro market in Madrid. A popular weekend market, the Madrid el Rastro is worth visiting and find some unique antiques, collectibles or take some some yummy treats and souvenirs from your visit. Located in them Latina district … Read more
Retiro park in Madrid One of my favorite places to relax and have a casual visit or respite from the business of Madrid, Retiro park is an oasis in the heart of the city. Originally part of the royal park to the Retiro palace, this is a now a public place of … Read more
Visit Alcala de Henares An easy and short train ride from the main train station at Atocha, Madrid leads to you Alcala de Henares. The birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes, the celebrated writer where you will find his name plastered on major sites like his statue on Cervantes Plaza along with many other … Read more
Guide to Malaga Airport Use this guide to Malaga airport as your entry or departure from Malaga region, which is the largest regional airport in the Costa del Sol and easy to fly location in Andalusia. With easy access to trains, buses and car rentals for visiting different areas in the region, you’ll … Read more