Plaza Mayor tours, things to do and tickets

Discover Madrid through the eyes of a true local. Join a Spanish‑American native guide for an evening exploring three hidden Madrid tapas bars with a side of history, finishing off with a full sit‑down dinner that travelers consistently call the best night of their trip. Along the way, you’ll also get personalized recommendations for the rest of your stay in Madrid — the same local spots I share with friends and family.

Discover why this tour won the TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS' CHOICE AWARD 2025! We will start the tour leaving Madrid on the way to Salamanca. Once there, you will have the opportunity to discover its patrimonial legacy with its innumerable corners and details. We will start in the center of the city. The tour includes the history and curiosities of the University of Salamanca, which was of great importance in the history of Spain. If you choose the option with tickets, you will also visit the Cathedral. We will finish in the surroundings of the Plaza Mayor, where you will have time to taste its fantastic gastronomy and savor its iconic `tapas´. Then, we will leave for Ávila. Once in the quintessential medieval city, the tour will begin with a view of the wall, and we will pass by the San Vicente Sanctuary and the Cathedral. If you have sleected the option with tickets, you will end the tour by visiting the medieval wall, you will have the chance to go on the top and enjoy the views.

Join us on a panoramic tour of Madrid. Pass by some of the most important sites such as Puerta de Alcala or Cibeles Fountain, among others. Take pictures of the most significant attractions in the city. Skip the line and discover the Royal Palace with a local guide.

Would you like to discover Madrid's most iconic sights in a single morning? With the Highlights Madrid tour, you can choose the experience that best suits you: a walking tour of the historic centre + a panoramic bus tour to admire monuments such as the Plaza Mayor, the Puerta de Alcalá, the Cibeles Fountain, the Puerta del Sol and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, or a walking tour of the historic centre with authentic chocolate with churros included, the most delicious and traditional way to experience Madrid.

Get to know Madrid’s vibrant Los Austrias neighborhood on a 2.5-hour walking tour, led by a private guide! Often called Habsburg’s Madrid in reference to the many monuments left by Habsburg’s dynasty, the district holds an array of exciting sights around every twist and turn. See the Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real), walk through Plaza Mayor, visit Mercado de San Miguel and more on this must-do private tour!