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Madrid self-guided walking tour

Madrid: From Mayrit to the Bourbon Court

Explore the historical heart of Madrid on a journey connecting its medieval origins with the elegance of the Bourbon court. Discover 9th-century walls, Mudejar towers, and the majesty of the Royal Palace. This walk is designed for those wanting to understand how a small Arab fortress became one of Europe's most vibrant capitals.

Audio tourSelf-guidediOS & Android
88minutes
2.5 kmdistance
11stops
Audio guideFormat
Madrid: From Mayrit to the Bourbon Court
Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0

Stops on this route

This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Madrid without a fixed tour time.

Route map for Madrid walking tour

Map for Madrid walking tour with 11 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Puerta del Sol, Church of San Ginés de Arlés, Plaza de Isabel II, Teatro Real, and 7 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. Puerta del Sol in Madrid
    Tomás Fano / CC BY-SA 2.0

    1Puerta del SolSquare

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

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  2. Church of San Ginés de Arlés in Madrid
    Luis García (Zaqarbal) / CC BY-SA 3.0

    2Church of San Ginés de Arlés

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Style: Neo-Plateresque architecture … · Wikidata

  3. Plaza de Isabel II in Madrid
    Luis García (Zaqarbal) / CC BY-SA 3.0 es

    3Plaza de Isabel IISquare

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Named after: Isabella II of Spain · Wikidata

  4. Teatro Real in Madrid
    Fernando / CC BY-SA 4.0

    4Teatro RealTheatre

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Architect: Custodio Teodoro Moreno, Antonio López Aguado · Wikidata

  5. Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid
    Juan Antonio Flores Segal from Madrid (Spain) / CC BY 2.0

    5Mercado de San MiguelMarket

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1916 · Architect: Alfonso Dubé · Wikidata

  6. Casa y Torre de los Lujanes in Madrid
    Luis García from Madrid (Spain). / CC BY-SA 2.0

    6Casa y Torre de los Lujanes

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

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  7. Plaza de la Villa in Madrid
    Anagoria / CC BY 3.0

    7Plaza de la VillaSquare

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

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  8. Plaza de la Paja in Madrid
    rene boulay / CC BY-SA 3.0

    8Plaza de la PajaSquare

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

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  9. Viaducto de Segovia in Madrid
    Sjaak Kempe from Groningen, The Netherlands / CC BY 2.0

    9Viaducto de SegoviaBridge

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

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  10. Muslim Walls of Madrid in Madrid
    Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia / CC BY 2.0

    10Muslim Walls of MadridMonument

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 855 · Wikidata

  11. Catedral de la Almudena in Madrid
    Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0

    11Catedral de la AlmudenaChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1883 · Architect: Francisco de Cubas · Style: historicist architecture … · Named after: Virgin of Almudena · Wikidata

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Madrid — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, Puerta del Sol, Church of San Ginés de Arlés, Plaza de Isabel II, Teatro Real, Mercado de San Miguel, Casa y Torre de los Lujanes and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Puerta del Sol and ends at Catedral de la Almudena. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 88 minutes for 11 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 15 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $5.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 7 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.