Free walking tours
in Spain

When the first passengers descended into the Madrid metro in 1919, they were moving through spaces designed by Antonio Palacios. From these subterranean tunnels to the monumental white facade of the Cibeles Palace, the Galician architect tackled everything from utilitarian infrastructure to grand civic headquarters.

Stand in the middle of Passeig de Gràcia and look up at a façade that seems to shift like the surface of the sea. Instead of working from rigid blueprints, Antoni Gaudí directed the 1904 redesign of Casa Batlló on site, adjusting colored glass and ceramics by eye. This highly intuitive approach transformed a standard Barcelona apartment block into an aquatic landscape of light, gradient tiles, and ergonomic design.

As the crisp autumn air settles over Spain's capital, the city is gearing up for a spectacular month. Before diving into the massive festivities, a great way to get your bearings is to join the Welcome to Madrid! Historic Centre Guided Walking Tour , which perfectly sets the stage by tracing the city’s story from Islamic Mayrit through the Habsburg era to the Prado Museum.