History walks in Madrid
4 of the Madrid walks are about history.
- 36 walks
- 382 places with a written story
- 0.1-0.5 hours per walk
- written in EN, ES, DE, FR, IT, RU
- last walk added 2026-10-17
Walks in Madrid
Мадрид Габсбургов и Королевский дворец
От нулевого километра на Пуэрта-дель-Соль через Пласа-Майор, арку Кучильерос и рынок Сан-Мигель к арабской стене Маджрита, собору Альмудена, Королевскому дворцу и опере — с шоколадом и чуррос в финале: история Мадрида от эмиров до Бурбонов
Le Madrid des Austrias : de la Puerta del Sol au Palais royal
Kilomètre zéro, Plaza Mayor, muraille arabe et palais des Bourbons : mille ans d'histoire de Madrid, des Habsbourg au petit-fils de Louis XIV, avec François Ier et Joseph Bonaparte en invités surprise
El Madrid de los Austrias: de la Puerta del Sol a Botín entre plazas, conventos y leyendas
El corazón más antiguo de Madrid a pie: el Kilómetro Cero, chocolate en San Ginés, la tumba perdida de Velázquez, la Plaza Mayor de los autos de fe, monjas que venden dulces sin dejarse ver y el restaurante más antiguo del mundo
Imperial Madrid: Habsburg Alleys, Bourbon Palaces, and Secret Taverns
From Kilometre Zero and golden plazas to the colossal Royal Palace and Cervantes' literary taverns
Is Madrid walkable?
Madrid's central core is exceptionally pedestrian-friendly, with extensive pedestrianised zones between Sol, Gran Vía, and the Royal Palace. The city has gentle slopes between the palace bluffs and Lavapiés, but walks are designed at an easy, leisurely pace.
Do routes include food stops?
Several routes explore castizo food traditions in La Latina, Mercado de San Miguel, and Huertas. Stops explain the history of vermut on tap, cocido madrileño, and historic taverns. You can pause the audio anytime to step inside for tapas.
What languages are the Madrid walks in?
The collection includes routes in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, and Russian. Each route is authored by locals with unique thematic angles rather than generic translations.
How much do the Madrid walks cost?
Listening to the first stop of every walk and reading the complete written text across all routes is 100% free. Any unlocked stops become permanently free for every visitor who walks after you.