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Madrid Highlights Private Walking Tour

5(3 reviews)Madrid, Spain
3h30DurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityModerateLevel

About this experience

Explore key locations in Madrid on this walking tour designed for small groups. Led by a local expert guide, the tour covers important landmarks and historical sites. The small group size allows for personalized attention during your visit.

Itinerary

1

Plaza Mayor

This square was first built during the Habsburg period of Philip III's reign and situated in the heart of the city, was once the centre of Old Madrid.

2

Puerta del Sol

This is the most famous public square in Spain, one of the best known and busiest places in the Madrid. This is the centre (Km 0) of the radial network of Spanish roads. We will see the clock where the spanish people look at from there TVs at midnight on 31st December each year.

3

Edificio Metropolis

Located at the confluence of Alcalá and Gran Vía streets, this emblematic building, one of the symbols of the area, was designed in 1905 by the French architects Jules and Raymond Février to house the insurance company La Unión y el Fénix.

4

Gran Via

The most famous street in Madrid where you can find all the shops and theaters.

5

Cibeles Fountain

The Cibeles Fountain is one of the symbols of the city. It is located in the center of the square to which it gives its name and is surrounded by the buildings of the Palacio de Buenavista, Palacio de Linares, Palacio de Cibeles, and Banco de España.

6

Puerta de Alcala

It used to be a door of the city, now is the point that separates the Retiro Park to one of the most elegants and expensives neighbourhoods of Madrid, where the most exclusive shops are, "el Barrio de Salamanca"

7

Parque del Retiro

El Retiro is one of the largest parks of the city of Madrid. The park belonged to the Spanish Monarchy until the late 19th century, when it became a public park. Walk around and enjoy the peace that offers this place, away of the noisy city.

What's included / not included

Private expert guide
Optional tipsFood and drinksHotel pickup and drop-offEntrances to the monuments

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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