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.
Inclusion
Air conditioned motor coach; Free drink at Hard Rock Café during the tour; Multilingual official guide. English and Spanish is guaranteed daily. French is available on Monday (AM), Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (PM). Italian is available Monday (PM), Wednesday and Saturday (AM).
Exclusion
Hotel pickup and drop-off; Food and drinks, unless specified; Gratuity.
Hours of operation
Available: Daily; Departs at 9:00am and 3:00pm.
Duration
Approximately 2.5 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.
**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**