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Secrets of Madrid Evening Tour

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Perfect! It was an incredible experience, I recommend it to everyone.

Paloma Hernandez

Madrid's old town is hiding centuries of mysteries, dark legends, and secrets that most visitors never get to hear. Ready to dig into the hidden history of the city?

Details

Duration

2 hours 15 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 18 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Meeting point

Monasterio de la Encarnación

Where does the activity end?

Puerta del Sol

Reviews of our customers

9.1

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July 19, 2024
Paloma Hernandez Perez
Madrid, Spain
Perfect! It was an incredible experience, I recommend it to everyone.
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March 18, 2023
Rocio Monsalve
Madrid, Spain
Enrique was excelent guide taking care of making the tour interesting for a 11 years old boy coming with us… Thank you for a great tour for the four...
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June 26, 2022
Anonymous
Australia
Alex was fantastic, particularly since we were his first group in English. He took us to areas I would not have visited on my own. He gave us some int...
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July 30, 2021
Sophia
Washington, D.c., United States
We had a wonderful time on the tour with Fernanda! We learned so much and really enjoyed having the opportunity to walk around the city with a knowled...
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June 4, 2021
Yolanda
Madrid, Spain
Good morning. The visit was very interesting and the guide really kind. Thanks!
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Madrid's old town is hiding centuries of mysteries, dark legends, and secrets that most visitors never get to hear. Ready to dig into the hidden history of the city?

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet in front of the Monasterio de la Encarnación in Plaza de la Encarnación. Founded in 1611, this monastery contains many a notorious secret... let's dive in!

After our initial introduction to Madrid's dark side, we'll stroll over to the Royal Palace, where the ghost of Philip II is said to wander in search of lost treasure, and then to the Teatro Real, haunted according to legend by a woman in white.

We'll continue through Calle de San Nicolás and Calle del Sacramento, among the oldest streets in the city and, as we'll discover, hiding stories of centuries-old intrigue, secret affairs between communities that were officially forbidden from mixing, and the long shadow of the Spanish Inquisition, which turned neighbor against neighbor across Madrid.

From there, we'll reach the Plaza de la Villa, one of the most historically loaded squares in the city. For centuries, this was the civic heart of Madrid, a place where justice was publicly dealt out in ways that would make your hair stand on end, and where, if you listen to the locals, certain presences have never quite left.

Next, we'll stop at the church of San Ginés, one of the oldest in the city, where Lope de Vega was married, and Quevedo was baptised. The darker story here dates to the late 16th century, when thieves broke in for the church's gold and silenced a man praying in the dark. His ghost, so the legend goes, has kept watch ever since.

We'll finish at Puerta del Sol, and after 2 hours and 15 minutes exploring Madrid's hidden corners, we'll say our goodbyes right in the heart of the city.

Points of interest in Madrid

Royal Palace of Madrid Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Market of San Miguel Almudena Cathedral Puerta de Alcalá Prado Museum Bernabéu Stadium Retiro Park Reina Sofía Museum Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium

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Madrid's old town is hiding centuries of mysteries, dark legends, and secrets that most visitors never get to hear. Ready to dig into the hidden history of the city?

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet in front of the Monasterio de la Encarnación in Plaza de la Encarnación. Founded in 1611, this monastery contains many a notorious secret... let's dive in!

We'll finish at Puerta del Sol, and after 2 hours and 15 minutes exploring Madrid's hidden corners, we'll say our goodbyes right in the heart of the city.

Secrets of Madrid Evening Tour