MADRID HIGHLIGHTS WALKING TOUR

Madrid
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Tour Description

  • Duration:4 hours 0 minutes
  • Travelers:1 - 20 guests
If you don't have much time, this walking tour is perfect for discovering the essentials of Madrid. We'll stroll through the city center, visiting its charming neighborhoods and most important monuments. In the Habsburg Quarter, we'll learn about the city's origins and imperial past, while visiting old squares and pedestrian streets filled with traditional shops, churches, convents, and markets. We'll admire the imposing Royal Palace and Cathedral complex. We'll stop at iconic landmarks like Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol to learn about local traditions and history. We'll travel back to the Golden Age in the charming Literary Quarter. We'll discover 20th-century Madrid on the famous Gran Vía, and finally, we'll explore the impressive museums and neoclassical fountains of the Paseo del Prado area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tour Highlights

  • Royal Palace of Madrid: the impressive official residence of the Spanish monarchy (exterior visit).
  • Almudena Cathedral: a fascinating blend of architectural styles with a rich history.
  • Plaza Mayor: the grand square that has witnessed royal celebrations, bullfights, and markets for over 400 years.
  • La Latina and Cava Baja: a stroll through some of Madrid's most vibrant streets, steeped in history and lined with tapas bars.
  • Puerta del Sol: the bustling heart of Madrid and home to the famous Bear and the Strawberry Tree statue.
  • Literary Quarter (Barrio de las Letras): bohemian atmosphere and reminders of the most famous literary figures of the court.
  • Gran Vía: cosmopolitan atmosphere and magnificent 20th-century architecture.
  • Paseo del Prado: one of Europe's most beautiful historic boulevards, filled with architectural gems, fountains, and world-renowned museums.

Includes

  • Private local guide

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