Madrid · Habsburg Madrid
Madrid of the Habsburgs: from Plaza Mayor to the Palace
A 44-minute walk from Plaza Mayor: the Arco de Cuchilleros, the Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza de la Villa, the basilica of San Miguel, the Almudena, the Royal Palace from outside, Plaza de Oriente, the Teatro Real and, at the end, San Ginés, next to the chocolate shop.
The route
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How it works
Short walks, neighborhood by neighborhood
Walk, and the story plays by itself
Or listen from your couch
Frequently asked questions
How long is “Madrid of the Habsburgs: from Plaza Mayor to the Palace”?
About 44 minutes on foot: 1.9 km with 10 stops.
How much does it cost?
€1.49, a one-time purchase in the app. If you change phones, you get it back with “Restore purchases”.
Where does it start and how do I get there?
Starts a 4-minute walk from Ópera (L2, L5). The starting point is marked on the map on this page.
What languages is it narrated in?
In Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Chinese and Japanese. You choose the language in the app, and it changes both the text and the narration voice.
Do I need an internet connection?
Download the tour before you set off, ideally on Wi-Fi. Location works by GPS, without mobile data.
How does it work?
Install Citourfy, find “Madrid of the Habsburgs: from Plaza Mayor to the Palace” in Madrid and buy it for €1.49. Then go to the starting point and walk: the narration starts on its own by GPS as you reach each point.
Don't have the app?
- Install Citourfy from the App Store.
- Open Citourfy on your iPhone.
- Search for "Madrid of the Habsburgs: from Plaza Mayor to the Palace" in Madrid and buy it for €1.49.
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- Retiro Park: the king's garden that won Madrid · 40 min · €1.49
- Paseo del Prado: the palace remains and the museum · 30 min · €1.49
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