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Madrid Historic with an architect : Arabs, Austrias and Bourbons

4,921 avaliaçõesRoyal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid)

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  • 3–3,5 horas
  • Cancelamento gratuito até 24 h antes
  • 2 idiomas
  • Visita privada

Destaques

We propose that you learn more about the origins of the city from the urban, historical and architectural point of view since the arabs founded it at the end of the 9th century, following with the conquest of the city by Alfonso VI of Castilla in the 11th century or the moment when Felipe II decided to fix the capital in Madrid, in 1561. We will begin in front of the Royal Palace, reviewing its history since the Arabs built the Alcázar, the defensive castle when Madrid was founded till the moment Felipe V ordered to built the Royal Palace as we know today. From there, we will learn more about the history of the Cathedral and the the new Royal Collections Museum designed by Tuñón and Mansilla. We will enjoy the only rests we have of the Arab Wall. Crossing the Viaduct of Segovia, we will enjoy the views of the forest called Casa de Campo, the green lung, three times bigger than Central Park, the King’s private hunting site until 1931 and a Civil War front, stopping at a viewpoint from which we will enjoy the views of part of the cornice of Madrid. We will continue the walk trough, walking throught these old small streets and squares we will arrive to the Square of Puerta Cerrada, one of the old gates of the old city. San Miguel Market will be other of one stops where you could have a drink and tapas after visiting Plaza de la Villa where the old City Hall of the city is located. From there you will learn the history of Plaza Mayor, the best example of castillians squares, built 400 years ago.

Inclui

O que está incluído

  • The visit led by a local architect who will give you the artistic historical context of the buildings, accompanied by plans and historical photos to understand the urban development of the city in each period.

O que não está

  • Tips

Itinerário

  1. We will enjoy the building, reviewing the history of the Opeara Theater

    10 min

  2. We will learn the urban development of the Square from the arabs till today,

    10 min

  3. We will admire every facade and we will explain you the different architects and kings that they were involved in this project,. We will not include the visit of the interior.

    10 min

  4. We wil see the ruins of the Church of San Juan, where the painter Velazquez was buried and the Church of Santiago.

    10 min

  5. Church in honor of the apostle Santiago

    5 min

  6. We will visit the oldest church in Madrid with a mudejar tower full of horseshoes arches.

    5 min

  7. From a seaview, we will explain you the history of the Cathedral of La Almudena

    5 min

  8. We will enjoy the only rests we have of the old Arab Walls built in the 9th century,

    10 min

  9. We will visit the old City Hall and the building that surrounds the square, as Casa de Cisneros and Casa de los Lujanes.

    10 min

  10. We will stop in the only market with the structure mad of steel we have in Madrid, where you can have a drink and eat tapas.

    10 min

  11. We will finish in the social and comercial center of the city for the last 400 yeats of this example of square from Castilla.

    10 min

  12. We will finish in the Kilometer 0 at Puerta del Sol

    5 min

Cancelamento

Cancelamento gratuito até 24 horas antes do início, com reembolso total.

Avaliações

4,9

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Antes de ir

Ponto de encontro
We will meet at the entrance of the Starbucks, left corner of the Royal Theater
Recolha
Todos se encontram no ponto de partida; não há recolha.
Tipo de bilhete
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operado por
architoursmad
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Madri

  • Its from-price is 51% below the median of the 1722 experiences we list in Madri.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 426 of 1722.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Madri

Madrid é a capital soalheira e sociável de Espanha: grandes museus, palácios reais, parques frondosos e tapas até depois da meia-noite.

Três grandes galerias ladeiam o Paseo del Prado: o Museu do Prado, com Velázquez e Goya, o Reina Sofía, com o Guernica de Picasso, e o Thyssen-Bornemisza, com a sua vasta coleção privada. Ao lado, o Parque do Retiro oferece um lago para passeios de barco, alamedas sombreadas e o Palácio de Cristal, todo em vidro.

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

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