Madrid Trip Overview
You will know inside the old Post Office building and discover the secrets it houses inside. You will be amazed by the views from its roof from where you will have a beautiful view of Madrid and the Gran Vía, the oldest street in Madrid. The guide will accompany you from this Palace in the main artery of Madrid to the Parque del Retiro, where you will escape from the bustle of the city entering your gardens. Enjoy a haven of peace and tranquility in the center of the Spanish capital and know the importance of this place during the years in the history of Madrid. During your walk the guide will discover different sculptures, fountains and magical places that only locals know.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Madrid, Spain
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Walking Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
You will know inside the old Post Office building and discover the secrets it houses inside. You will be amazed by the views from its roof from where you will have a beautiful view of Madrid and the Gran Vía, the oldest street in Madrid. The guide will accompany you from this Palace in the main artery of Madrid to the Parque del Retiro, where you will escape from the bustle of the city entering your gardens. Enjoy a haven of peace and tranquility in the center of the Spanish capital and know the importance of this place during the years in the history of Madrid. During your walk the guide will discover different sculptures, fountains and magical places that only locals know.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Palacio de Cibeles, Plaza Cibeles 1 and Calle de Alcala, 28014 Madrid Spain
You will start the walking tour with a visit to the Cibeles Palace. This beautiful building, located at the intersection of Paseo del Prado with Calle Alcalá, was built in what were then the Gardens of Buen Retiro. You will enter with the guide to know its interior.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Cibeles Fountain, Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid Spain
This beautiful fountain is next to our meeting point and is a symbol of Madrid and the followers of the Real Madrid Club de Fútbol since it celebrates all the important victories of the team
Pass By: Street Gran Via, 28013 Madrid Spain
The oldest street in Madrid, full of shops, theaters and cinemas. From the roof of the Cibeles Palace you will enjoy an incredible view of the Gran Vía, you will not forget the image of Madrid that you will have from this point!
Pass By: Puerta de Alcala, Plaza Independencia 1, 28001 Madrid Spain
It is one of the five old royal doors that gave access to the city of Madrid. It is next to the entrance doors to the Retiro Park and we will pass through it to access it.
Stop At: Parque del Retiro, Plaza Della Indipendecia 7, 28001 Madrid Spain
In the seventeenth century the Count-Duke of Olivares, devised a space for recreation of the king and his court, giving rise to the Gardens of the Good Retreat. In 1868 it became a municipal park and since then elements have been added to its heritage. The guide will show you and explain the historical context behind the park’s most prominent attractions
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Estanque Grande del Retiro, Paseo de Colombia 2 Inside The Buen Retiro Park, 28016 Madrid Spain
He was commanded to build by Philip IV to recreate naval battles in him.
Pass By: Palacio De Cristal, Paseo de la Republica de Cuba 4 Parque Del Retiro, 28009 Madrid Spain
This beautiful building that resembles a greenhouse is part of the Prado Museum and sometimes exhibitions of contemporary art are held inside.
Pass By: Fuente del Angel Caido, Glorieta del Angel Caido, S/N Parque del Retiro, 28014 Madrid Spain
Discover the symbology that hides this statue and why it is located 666 meters above sea level
