Madrid: Retiro park Secrets, Legends & Palaces Small Group Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
El Retiro Park comes alive in a unique 3-hour guided tour that unveils its rich history and stunning architecture. Visit iconic landmarks such as the historic Puerta Felipe IV and the Crystal Palace while learning captivating stories about royal commissions and hidden secrets. Wander through picturesque plazas, admire ancient trees, and discover lesser known corners of this Madrid gem, perfect for history lovers and photography enthusiasts. This immersive experience reveals the beauty, history, and hidden treasures of El Retiro Park like never before. - 3 hour guided exploration of El Retiro Park's highlights - Expert Tour guide - Discover iconic landmarks and hidden secrets with an expert guide - Ideal for history buffs and photography fans - Stroll through serene green spaces and picturesque plazas
Inclusions
What's included
- Expert Tour guide
What's not
- transportation to the meeting point is not included
Itinerary
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.
Home to one of the park’s most famous trees, the “Ahuehuete” or bald cypress, considered one of the oldest trees in the park and possibly in Madrid.
Dates back to the 1700s and was part of Madrid’s urban renovation under Charles III, designed by renowned architect Ventura Rodríguez.
Created to commemorate the birth of Queen Isabella II. Has been in El Retiro since the mid-1800s.
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.
Dating from the 1800s, it combines the three Greco-Roman graces with a fourth.
Originally the center for milking cows, as underground water fountains are nearby.
Built in 1900, providing access to Paseo de O'Donnell.
Now serves as a photography center and lookout point towards the Casita del Pescador.
Part of the private collection of buildings built by Ferdinand VII in the 1800s.
Statue of a key 19th-century Spanish military figure.
Erected in 1885 in honor of the premature death of King Alfonso XII.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point will be at the Monument to María Cristina de Borbón, C. de Felipe IV, 6, Retiro, 28014 Madrid. Please provide a valid phone number, as the guide will contact you the night before.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Mystic Xperience Tours
- 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
How it compares in Madrid
- Its from-price is 79% below the median of the 1722 experiences we list in Madrid.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 617 of 1722.
- 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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