Self-Guided Tour of Old Madrid for Kids and Families in English

Packed with challenges, quizzes and fantastic facts, this is a unique, self-guided tour especially designed to keep kids 8-15 excited and the whole family having fun as you discover the ancient centre of Madrid. Our Madrid Rises tour starts at the Puerta del Sol (easily reached by metro, bus or taxi) and leads you to the iconic sites and hidden jewels of old Madrid from its earliest origins as a remote Arab fortress to its rise as the capital of Spain under the Austrian Habsburg kings. Follow the interactive map to carefully selected locations and have fun as a family with activities and stories that bring each site and its history to life. You simply download our app, sign up, and your tour will be waiting for you with full instructions! Do the tour at your own pace, take a break if you want, and you can even come back another day to complete it. The perfect way to keep kids interested and parents happy as you explore and learn about this fascinating part of Madrid!