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Overview

Step back in time on a journey through Madrid’s hidden Jewish history. Uncover traces of a once-thriving community, exploring iconic sites that whisper stories of resilience and heritage. Curious to discover more? Join the Madrid Jewish History Tour! Highlights: • Discover Madrid’s Jewish history with a 5-Star History Expert Guide • Explore Jewish history from mediaeval times through the Spanish Inquisition, and today • Stroll through Madrid’s popular streets and plazas to uncover hidden Jewish history • View Centro Sefarad Israel from outside and learn about Spain’s Jewish heritage • Learn about a Jewish cemetery at Calle del Salitre and synagogue site at San Lorenzo Journey through Madrid’s hidden Jewish past, where centuries-old stories linger in the city’s plazas and streets. Discover the history most visitors miss as we guide you through traces of a once-flourishing community. We've delivered 1,000s of tours to bring you this unforgettable experience.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide In front of Central Palace Madrid, Pl. de Ote., 2, 3, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Central Palace Madrid
Meet your guide In front of Central Palace Madrid, Pl. de Ote., 2, 3, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Plaza de Oriente
Private walking tour and step into the layers of Madrid’s Jewish history. As you journey through the city’s historic heart, you'll explore sites from the outside that still whisper tales of a once-thriving community. Starting at the picturesque Plaza de Oriente, your Expert Guide will share stories of the old Jewish quarter that once lay nearby, where the Jewish community first settled
Duration: 50 mins
3. Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena
Moving on, the magnificent Catedral de Santa María la Real de la Almudena stands on the grounds of what was once the new Jewish quarter, reflecting a time when the city was shaped by diverse cultures and the impacts of the Spanish Inquisition.
Duration: 20 mins
4. Centro Sefarad Israel - Palacio de Canete
As you continue, you’ll pause at the Centro Sefarad Israel, a cultural centre that keeps the memory of Spain’s Jewish heritage alive, focusing on the Sephardic legacy that endured despite centuries of challenge.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Calle del Salitre
The walk then leads you to Calle del Salitre, where beneath the surface lies a possible Jewish cemetery, a silent reminder of the past.
Duration: 10 mins
6. San Lorenzo de El Escorial
The tour concludes at San Lorenzo, where a synagogue once stood, marking the resilience and enduring faith of the Jewish people in Madrid.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Fascinating facts about Madrid’s Jewish culture and heritage

5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language

Private Walking Tour of Madrid’s Jewish History

Interesting facts about the Jewish history of Madrid

Recommendations on the best things to do in Madrid

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Tickets to attractions

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Check your email the day before the tour for important information.

It is a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes. We're not afraid of the sun and rain, so the tour will take place as planned, regardless of weather, so please check the forecast and dress appropriately.

Please note that entry tickets to the attractions, food and drinks are NOT INCLUDED in this tour.

For the best experience, we limit your group size to 1-25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups, so the price will be higher.

Supplied by Rosotravel - Spain City Tours

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