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Retiro Park Secrets, Legends & Palaces Small Group Tour in Madrid
5(8 reviews)Madrid, Spain
3hDurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Take part in a 3-hour guided tour of El Retiro Park, exploring its history and architecture. The tour includes visits to notable sites like the Puerta Felipe IV and the Crystal Palace, along with stories about royal commissions and hidden secrets. Participants will walk through scenic plazas, appreciate ancient trees, and find lesser-known areas of the park. This tour is suitable for those interested in history and photography. The experience includes an expert guide but does not specify any inclusions or exclusions beyond the guide.
Itinerary
1
Puerta de Felipe IV
One of the original gates of the gardens, dating back to the 1600s. It has been relocated as the park evolved and its size has changed. Provides access to the French style gardens of El Retiro.
2
Fuente de la Alcachofa Madrid
Dates back to the 1700s and was part of Madrid’s urban renovation under Charles III, designed by renowned architect Ventura Rodríguez.
3
Puerta del Real Jardin Botanico
Considered the main entrance to the park as it leads directly to the iconic Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of Madrid’s original gates.
4
Fuente de las Cuatro Gracias
Dating from the 1800s, it combines the three Greco-Roman graces with a fourth.
5
Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas
Originally the center for milking cows, as underground water fountains are nearby.
6
Puerta de Madrid
Built in 1900, providing access to Paseo de O'Donnell.
7
Casita del Pescador
Part of the private collection of buildings built by Ferdinand VII in the 1800s.
8
Pabellon de los Jardines de Cecilio Rodriguez
Features the “long ponds”: four rectangular water basins in a geometric style with fountains and boxwood hedges along a central axis.
9
Palacio De Cristal
Built in 1887 for the Philippine Islands Exhibition, originally serving as a monumental greenhouse, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace.
What's included / not included
Expert Tour guide
Public transportation
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller reviews
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