This tour starts at 10am next to El Retiro Park. This is the starting point to the exploration of an area known as Landscape of Light. This neighborhood was listed in 2020 as UNESCO World Heritage thanks to its unique artistic and cultural assets.
After strolling through El Retiro and spotting highlights like Puerta de Alcalá and the Cibeles fountain, you will explore the masterpieces of the Prado Museum with your guide, like Velázquez’s Meninas, El Bosco’s Garden of Delights and Goya’s Black Paintings. Next is some free-time to have lunch. Your guide will give you some tips to find good, local food options.
After lunch, you’ll meet your guide again to visit together the old town of Madrid and hear about the Habsburg dynasty, the monarchs that brought splendor to the Spanish capital. At the end of this itinerary, which includes landmarks like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, you will discover the interior of the Royal Palace of Madrid with your guide.
After strolling through El Retiro and spotting highlights like Puerta de Alcalá and the Cibeles fountain, you will explore the masterpieces of the Prado Museum with your guide, like Velázquez’s Meninas, El Bosco’s Garden of Delights and Goya’s Black Paintings. Next is some free-time to have lunch. Your guide will give you some tips to find good, local food options.
After lunch, you’ll meet your guide again to visit together the old town of Madrid and hear about the Habsburg dynasty, the monarchs that brought splendor to the Spanish capital. At the end of this itinerary, which includes landmarks like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, you will discover the interior of the Royal Palace of Madrid with your guide.
- Puerta de Alcala: The Puerta de Alcalá is one of the most famous monuments of Madrid, it even has a song!
- Parque del Retiro: El Retiro Park is Madrid's largest green zone and it's full of interesting anecdotes and monuments.
- Museo Nacional del Prado: Spain's most visited museum is home to impressive artworks like the Meninas, by Velazquez. Get a fast-track ticket to explore this art Mecca in the company of your guide!
- Puerta del Sol: Madrid's most famous square: this is where the madrileños come to welcome the New Year.
- Madrid De Los Austrias: Madrid's old town is known as "Madrid de los Austrias". Strolling Madrid's centenary streets you'll learn about the Habsburg dynasty and how these monarchs helped shape the city of Madrid as we know it today.
- Royal Palace of Madrid: This is the largest palace in Europe, so make sure you don't miss the chance to visit it! Be lead through its multiple rooms by an expert guide.
Included
- Professional guide
- Prado Museum admission and guided visit
- Monolingual day tour of Madrid
- Royal Palace admission and guided visit
Not included
- Lunch
- Transportation
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
