Before carrying out any activity, you should find out what the specifics of the activity are and what you need to do to make it safe. Here you will read some relevant information that you should take into account before starting Madrid tours.

You will walk much more than you think

You may think this point is obvious, but the reality is that, although you can leave them at any time, walking tours usually last several hours and during that time you will cover quite a few kilometres. They require a good physical condition, so is better if you not to overexert yourself and to choose short circuits if you are not used to walking daily. Stretch out at the end of the tour.

You will be thirsty all the time

When you exercise, you will sweat and need to hydrate. Always carry a bottle of water with you. A typical plastic container will not be useful because after drinking half of it, the rest of the water will already be warm, so try to buy a thermal sports bottle or a small thermos flask to carry a cold drink.

The sun rises in all seasons

Sunscreen should not only be used in summer. Regardless of when you travel around Madrid, you will need to use a photoprotector. There are several brands to choose from, but in Spain, you can buy Isdin, which is one of the most recommended. Remember that you must reapply the protector every two hours so that it fulfils its function.

Shoes are not good friends

After the walking tour, will you go to dinner? Are you short and wearing heels so that your real height is not noticed? Are you starting to wear shoes? No. Don’t even think about it! If you don’t want to die of foot pain at night, forget about it. Use sneakers that you’ve used before, that you’re comfortable with and that allows you to step on them. In case you have plans after the walking tour, carry the cute shoes in your bag.

You can get disoriented and lose

Even if you are on a guided tour, try to bring a map. If at any time you stray from the group, decide to return to your hotel because you’re tired or you wander down an alleyway that caught your eye, you’ll need to know how to get back. Google Maps is an option, but to avoid robberies you’d better use a traditional route of the city.

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