Madrid Highlights and Royal Palace Tour

Highlights / General details

Madrid shows the multiple contrasts inherited through the History. You will be able to find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, characterized by the antiquity of its buildings and the taste of its typical restaurants. We will also cover the Hapsburg Madrid of Felipe II, with its Renaissance and Baroque buildings walking and making pictures on Calle Mayor, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa. Then, we will also see the Bourbon Madrid and the urban layout made by Carlos III, the Royal Palace, the Cibeles Fountain, Neptune Fountain and the Puerta de Alcalá. We will also visit the works from the kingdom of Joseph Bonaparte on the 19th century, such as Prado Museum. We will get to know the contemporary Madrid on areas such as Gran Vía, Paseo de la Castellana, Barrio Salamanca, Plaza de Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as the commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, like the emblematic Ventas Bullring or Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. During this tour, we will stop at the famous Hard Rock Café, where you will enjoy a free drink.

ROYAL PALACE: was built in the XVIII century upon the ancient Baroque Italian style fortress of the Habsburg. It is one of the most beautiful and best preserved palaces in Europe and a symbol of the permanence and consolidation of Madrid as the capital of the Kingdom. The Palace was the official residence of the Spanish Monarchy from 1765 to 1931. To date, the most stunning receptions of the Spanish Crown are celebrated here: audiences, dinner parties, signature of agreements and the traditional ceremony of presentation of Credential Letters from foreign ambassadors to His Majesty the King.

Inclusion

Air conditioned motor coach; Multilingual official guide; Free drink at Hard Rock Café during the tour; Entrance to Royal Palace.

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off; Food and drinks, unless specified; Other services not specified; Gratuity.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily; Departs at 9:00am.

Duration

Approximately 3.5 hours.

Location

Departs from San Nicolás Street nº15, Madrid.

Additional Information

Please be aware that this is a walking tour, we kindly advise you to use comfortable clothes and shoes and come prepared for some walking.

All tours are bilingual (English and Spanish).

Policies

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

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