Madrid has lots of delightful places that both residents and visitors are unaware of. With its ""Discover Madrid"" programme, the Madrid City Council Tourist Board wants more and more people to get to know our city's history, art, architecture, gastronomy, literature and legends, just by walking around it. We recommend a range of guided tours that take you round the city's most iconic attractions, like ""Essential Madrid"", and some equally fascinating tours to lesser known places.

For more information, ask for the programme leaflet at the tourist centres in Plaza Mayor or Colón or at the tourist information points in Callao, Cibeles, the Art Walk or Madrid – Barajas airport, in terminal 4 (arrivals halls 10 and 11) or terminal 2 (between arrivals halls 5 and 6).