Madrid at Night: Old Town Walls, a Rooftop Terrace and Cocktails in Huertas

This tour shows you Madrid from late afternoon until midnight, the hours when the city really comes alive. You start at the remains of the Moorish city wall below the Almudena, where Madrid's origins become visible. From there you walk past the palace facade to the quiet square in front of the Convento de la Encarnación and on to the Senate, whose facade is lit up in the evening.

The route then leads through the old town toward Sol. On a rooftop terrace you have an aperitif and look out over the rooftops while the streets below fill up. For dinner, you head to a nearby jamonería, where ham and Spanish classics land on your table at a time when the locals are eating, too. The evening ends at a well-known cocktail bar in the Barrio de las Letras, where you can stay until midnight.

The distances are short and easy to cover on foot; for the longer stretch you can take the Metro if you like. This tour suits you if you want to soak up a few more impressions in the evening light after a day in the city, appreciate good food and enjoy well-crafted drinks. Museums play no role here; the focus is on atmosphere, views and indulgence.