Literary Quarter, Monumental Madrid & Retiro Park Walking Tour
2h30
By walk
About this activity
Highlights:
Tour will always be private
• Learn about Madrid literary neighbourhood and its history. See where Cervantes (Don Quijote's writer) and other important writers used to live and visit some of the area's theatres.
• Visit the some of most monumental buildings of Madrid including the Congress, the huge Gate of Alcalá, the palace of Cibeles or the Prado Museum. Discover the Art Promenade and its neoclasical fountains.
• Explore the beautiful park of Retiro and get to know places such as the Cristal Palace or the Lake.
Start the tour walking one of the most historical areas of Madrid: the literary neighbourhood.
Visit the stunning Santa Ana Square and get lost in the area's narrow and colourful streets. The literary neighbourhood holds today lots of design stores & bars. Get to know its chuches, historical sites and its rich history.
Discover the
Art Promenade, Madrid Cultural Life's backbone. See the
Prado Museum, Reina Sofía Museum and Thyssen Museum. Explore the whole area and see the
congress, the
Neptune fountain,
Cibeles Palace, the National Bank or
Los Jerónimos Church.
To finish, enter to Retiro Park and visit the Cristal Palace, the Lake, the Devil's statue and much more.
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Tour will always be private
• Learn about Madrid literary neighbourhood and its history. See where Cervantes (Don Quijote's writer) and other important writers used to live and visit some of the area's theatres.
• Visit the some of most monumental buildings of Madrid including the Congress, the huge Gate of Alcalá, the palace of Cibeles or the Prado Museum. Discover the Art Promenade and its neoclasical fountains.
• Explore the beautiful park of Retiro and get to know places such as the Cristal Palace or the Lake.
Start the tour walking one of the most historical areas of Madrid: the literary neighbourhood.
Visit the stunning Santa Ana Square and get lost in the area's narrow and colourful streets. The literary neighbourhood holds today lots of design stores & bars. Get to know its chuches, historical sites and its rich history.
Discover the
Art Promenade, Madrid Cultural Life's backbone. See the
Prado Museum, Reina Sofía Museum and Thyssen Museum. Explore the whole area and see the
congress, the
Neptune fountain,
Cibeles Palace, the National Bank or
Los Jerónimos Church.
To finish, enter to Retiro Park and visit the Cristal Palace, the Lake, the Devil's statue and much more.
Included
- English, French and Spanish speaking guide
- Customized itinerary
- 2.5 hour walking tour
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
60%
Sport
30%
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