Madrid Historic Center Self-Guided Audio Walk: Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and La Latina

What to bring

• Phone: Bring a fully charged phone to access the GPS map and audio tour in your browser.
• Earphones: Carry earphones so you can listen to the audio clearly while walking.
• Mobile data or Wi-Fi prep: Use mobile data or load the tour on Wi-Fi before you set off.

Additional information

• Tour format: This is a self-guided audio walk, so there is no live guide or group.
• Route length: Expect a 12-stop route of about 2.4 km that takes around 75 minutes.
• Start time: You can start the tour any day at any hour and replay it as often as you like.
• Best time to go: Visit on a weekday morning, Tuesday to Saturday, for quieter Sol and Plaza Mayor.
• Descalzas Reales hours: Descalzas Reales is closed on Mondays.
• Capilla del Obispo hours: Capilla del Obispo opens only on Wednesday from 11:00 to 14:00.
• Carboneras nuns' turntable hours: The Carboneras nuns' turntable is open from 9:30 to 13:00 and 16:30 to 18:15.
• Photography tip: Casa de la Panadería's painted front is in the sun for most of the day.
• Tapas timing: Cava Baja is liveliest in the evening and at weekend lunchtimes for tapas.
• Public transport: Sol Metro lines 1, 2, and 3 and Cercanías Sol open directly onto Puerta del Sol.
• Safety: Pickpockets operate in Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Mercado de San Miguel, so keep bags closed and in front.
• Church etiquette: Visit churches quietly, outside service times, and respect their role as places of worship.
• Residential etiquette: In La Latina, keep your voice down near homes and avoid entering doorways or courtyards.

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.