Most Madrid Free Walking Tours will take you for a walk around the so-called Hapsburg Quarter, in the east of the city. Here you will find The Royal Palace, Plaza de Oriente Square, the Almudena Cathedral, the remains of the centuries-old Arab wall, Sabatini Gardens, the Plaza Mayor, the Opera, Cava Baja Street and the many charming bars around La Latina neighborhood. To the east of the city, you will see the Congress, Plaza de Neptuno Square, Gran Via Avenue, Paseo del Prado, Cybele Square, Retiro Park, the Bank of Spain and much more. In Puerta del Sol, the epicenter of local life, you will find the famous statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, a representative symbol of the city. Nearby, you will discover the most famous dishes and ‘tapas’ of Spanish cuisine at the beautiful Mercado de San Miguel. A short ride away from Madrid, you can also visit El Escorial, Alcala de Henares or Aranjuez.