Secret City Trails Madrid Walking Tours

Curious about what makes Madrid so special? Discover and experience it yourself on this self-guided and fun walk. You’ll be following in the footsteps of Mellisa, a former tour guide turned food writer. Starting in the city’s sunniest spot you’ll be solving location-based riddles to unlock directions for magnificent architectural wonders of the Spanish capital, a cute local bakery (a true hidden gem!), vibrant street art, best spots for authentic tapas, and… well, let it be a secret for now!


This playful walk across Madrid sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know Madrid or just start exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.

Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include:
A cute local bakery Pasteleria La Mallorquina
One of Madrid’s most famous streets for tapas, Calle Cava Baja
The impressive and majestic Palacio Real
The neoclassical architecture of Almudena Cathedral
The beautiful Plaza de Isabel II


This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building. You can fully enjoy this experience of connecting with the city while staying in your own group.
Experience Instructions:
Start at the centre, in the city’s ‘sunniest’ spot, Puerta del Sol.
End on Madrid’s most famous street for tapas, Calle Cava Baja!
We do not meet you at the start location, you will receive all information via email from us.

Play Monday – Sunday from 9:00 and 21:00.

Important information:
• This is a self-guided city discovery experience
• You can play in a team of 1–5 people
• Right after booking, you receive the play link to the City Trail (sent by email from Secret City Trails)
• This trail is available in English
• The link is valid for 90 days, starting on the date you booked the activity for
• Discover the city at your own pace, take as many breaks as you like
• You need internet connection and a little data. You'll play on your browser. No app download is needed.