We will start with a one-hour walking tour through the narrow streets of the historic center of Madrid and we will discover emblematic places that you cannot miss. But no visit to Madrid would be complete without a guided tour of the Royal Palace. Skip the lines and immerse yourself in the history of this beautiful place
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Join us on the first part of the tour, a one-hour walking tour through the streets of the historic city center of Madrid. Discover emblematic places you cannot miss! Stroll around Plaza de la Villa, the famous Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Oriente. Then board a private vehicle for a ride through the city. Remember to bring your camera or Smartphone!
Leave Plaza de Oriente and head to the magnificent Puerta de Toledo. Did you know its construction dates back from the Napoleonic era? See the oldest bridge in Madrid and drive next to the Manzanares River, from where you will have great views of the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral. Pass by Mayor Street, Puerta del Sol square and the Las Cortes quarter on your way to the Paseo del Prado. Admire the architecture of the Old Madrid arriving into the Las Letras Quarter.
Drive by Cibeles Fountain, where Real Madrid fans celebrate the team victories. Do not miss Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of the five ancient gates into the city. The last sights you will see on the tour are the Santiago Bernabéu stadium through Paseo de la Castellana street and Colon square.
However, no trip to Madrid would be completed without a visit to the Royal Palace. Thus, your local guide will take you to there for a guided visit to the same. Skip the lines and dive right into the history of this beautiful palace. Did you know its size doubles the one of Buckingham Palace? Build in an Italian baroque style, it was the former residence of the Spanish Monarchy from 1766 to 1931. Nowadays, it still is a great example of the establishment of Madrid as the capital of the kingdom.
Today, it holds the most important receptions of the Spanish Crown. Know the audiences, gala dinners and signature of agreements celebrated through the years. Walk around the Armory Square. Marvel at the beautiful tapestries and elegant furniture. Follow your guide through the Grand Staircase, the Throne Room and the Banqueting Hall, among others.
Details
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts
Day tour
5h 30min
English / Spanish
Included
- One-hour Madrid city center guided walking tour
- Royal Palace skip the line access and guided tour
- Local guide
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Radio guide system
Product code:
MADCUHIP
Additional information
- Please, it is mandatory to inform at least 48h before the start of the tour in which hotel/apartment you will stay, in order to pick you up.
