Madrid of Austrias Free Tour

Come and see the area with the most history of Madrid, you will know its charming streets that evoke the cloak and dagger era, we will also see the majestic buildings that remind you that Madrid was the capital of a great empire.

We will visit the most historic and emblematic places in Madrid, the Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, the Plaza de la Villa and even the oldest restaurant in the world.

A diverse route typical of a city full of contrasts. Our licensed guides will share local legends and stories with you.

This tour is much more than seeing the buildings, squares or palaces, it is discovering in the stories behind what gives us a more enriching vision of the city, this is the main mission of our guides. Madrid de los Austrias is the name given to Madrid from the time when the Habsburg dynasty reigned in Spain. This reign began with Carlos I, who enriched the city with palaces and monuments. Later, when Felipe II made it the capital of Spain, the city grew remarkably. The tour of the Renaissance and Baroque buildings of this time is perhaps one of the most picturesque and Madrid.