1 free self-guided walking tour, with an audio guide at every stop.
Madrid, Spain's regal capital, blends Habsburg monumentality, Bourbon elegance, and vibrant neighborhood life into a uniquely Iberian heritage experience. Our self-guided GPS walking tours guide you through the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and the Golden Triangle of Art museums.
From the Habsburgs' Plaza Mayor to the masterpieces of the Prado Museum, audio narration explains the kings, painters, and writers who built Spain's cultural capital. Discover how Madrid grew from a modest village into Europe's highest capital city.
Perfect for independent travelers, our GPS-based cultural heritage walks allow you to explore Madrid's layered heritage at your own pace, finding the historic taverns, hidden plazas, and royal corners that reveal the city's true character.
Planning a walking route in Madrid? Start here. The 1 route below link the things to see in Madrid on foot, and each one takes 70 minutes. Two make a half day, four make a full-day itinerary. Every stop is on the walking map before you go, and the audio guide plays by itself when you arrive — free, no app, no booking.
This Madrid route highlights spaces of monarchy and state power. Beginning at the 19th-century Plaza de Oriente, the walk leads past the Royal Palace of Madrid and Teatro Real. It also features Almudena Cathedral and the geometric Sabatini Gardens.
Stops on this walk: Plaza de Oriente · Teatro Real · Royal Palace of Madrid (Main Facade) (Palacio Real de Madrid) · Plaza de la Armería · Almudena Cathedral (Catedral de la Almudena) · Campo del Moro Gardens · Sabatini Gardens (Jardines de Sabatini) · Royal Monastery of La Encarnación (Real Monasterio de la Encarnación).