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History, art, secrets and plans to discover Madrid like you've never been told before.
Are free walking tours really free, and how much should you tip? How free walking tours work in Madrid, what to expect and why to book with a local guide.
First time in Madrid and not sure which free walking tour to pick? We compare our English-language free tours by length, theme and best time to go.
Three best day trips from Madrid: Toledo, Segovia and Ávila. How to get there, what to see, and when it pays off to go with a guide.
From Goya's dome to Mingote's painted balconies and Lavapiés' Casa de la Vela: discover Madrid's most famous trompe-l'œil murals and where to find them.
Discover the 5 most iconic corralas of Madrid — the historic communal courtyard buildings of La Latina and Lavapiés that defined castizo Madrid life.
The unknown sister of Cibeles and Neptuno: discover the Fountain of Apollo on Paseo del Prado, a symbol of the Enlightenment in Madrid.
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