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Madrid Monumental Tour

Plaza Mayor

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  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Explore the historic heart of Madrid on this Monumental Free Tour, discovering iconic landmarks from Plaza Mayor to the tranquil Retiro Park. Accompany an expert guide through the rich history and artistic evolution of the city, from the 18th century to the present. Highlights include the lively Puerta del Sol, the elegant Plaza de Neptune and the iconic Puerta de Alcalá. This tour is perfect for history lovers and cultural explorers who want to get to know Madrid’s must-see sights at their own pace.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Specialist guide.

What's not

  • Nothing not specified in the "What's Included" section.

Itinerary

  1. Small historic square next to Puerta del Sol, known for its traditional shops and its mongrel atmosphere.

    12 min

  2. Historic plaza portico of the 17th century, scene of markets, parties and great events of Madrid of the Austrias.

    12 min

  3. Madrid’s nerve center and the zero kilometer of Spain, houses iconic symbols such as the Bear and the Madrono.

    12 min

  4. Neoclassical building and seat of the Spanish Parliament, guarded by its emblematic bronze lions.

    12 min

  5. The fountain of Neptune, icon of illustrated Madrid and part of the cultural axis of Paseo del Prado.

    12 min

  6. the fountain of Neptune, icon of Madrid illustrated and part of the cultural axis of Paseo del Prado.

    12 min

  7. Part of the Art Triangle, it houses a large collection that traces European Renaissance painting to the twentieth century.

    12 min

  8. One of the most important museums in the world, with masterpieces by artists such as Velázquez, Goya or El Bosco.

    12 min

  9. Europe’s first tree-lined boulevard, it connects key museums and monuments and is part of the Landscape of Light.

    12 min

  10. Ancient royal garden and great green lung of Madrid, combines history, art and nature in the center.

    12 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Meeting point
The guide will be waiting in the Plaza de Pontejos with an orange umbrella.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 30 travellers
Operated by
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Madrid

  • Its from-price is 97% below the median of the 1722 experiences we list in Madrid.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Madrid

Madrid is Spain's sunny, sociable capital, home to great art museums, royal palaces, leafy parks and tapas bars that stay busy past midnight.

Three great galleries line the Paseo del Prado: the Prado Museum with Velázquez and Goya, the Reina Sofía with Picasso's Guernica, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza with its sweeping private collection. Beside them, El Retiro Park offers a boating lake, shaded avenues and the glass Palacio de Cristal.

Top-ranked sights in Madrid: Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid), Puerta del Sol.

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