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Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Madrid

Hate following a guide with an umbrella? We do too. Explore Madrid on your own terms with our curated routes. History, legends, and zero rigid schedules.

Route A: Habsburg Madrid (The Historic Core)

Distance: 2.5 km | Time: 2 hours | Era: 16th-17th Century

Walk through the winding medieval streets of the old capital.

Key Stops:

Puerta del Sol

Find the Km 0 plaque and the Bear statue.

Plaza Mayor

Enter through the Arco de Cuchilleros. This square once hosted markets, bullfights, and executions.

San Miguel Market: Gorgeous iron architecture. For a more authentic meal, check Where Locals Eat

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Plaza de la Villa

The oldest square in Madrid. Look for the Lujanes Tower.

Royal Palace & Cathedral

End with the breathtaking views from Plaza de la Armería.

Route B: Bourbon Madrid (Art & Grandeur)

Distance: 3 km | Time: 2.5 hours | Era: 18th-19th Century

Wide boulevards and monumental fountains. This area is a UNESCO World Heritage site known as the "Landscape of Light."

Key Stops:

Cibeles Fountain

Goddess of nature and Real Madrid's celebration spot.

Puerta de Alcalá

The iconic gate to the city.

Retiro Park

A royal garden turned public park. Don't miss the Crystal Palace.

Paseo del Prado

The museum mile.

Route C: Literary Quarter (Barrio de las Letras)

Distance: 1.5 km | Time: 1 hour

The neighborhood where the giants of the Golden Age lived. Shakespeare's contemporary, Cervantes, lived and died here.

Look Down: The pavement on Calle Huertas is engraved with golden quotes from famous Spanish literature.

📍 Navigate with GPS

Don't get lost. Use the StampsGo map to track your location and collect digital stamps at every landmark.
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