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- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
With the Habsburg, Madrid begins its true splendor, since it is under this dynasty when the city becomes the capital of Spain.
During the visit we will see the most emblematic places in Madrid: Plaza de Oriente, Viaducto, Vistillas, Plaza de San Andrés, Plaza de la Paja, Puerta Cerrada, Plaza de la Villa, calle Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol.
We will know the history of the most relevant buildings and we will immerse ourselves, through history, in the environment of the 16th and 17th centuries (the period of the Habsburg Dynasty in Spain).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Frente a la estatua de Felipe IV
Itinerary
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1Royal Palace of Madrid
We see the main façade and tell a brief history of the Palace. Baroque building of the XVIII century and official residence of the Kings of Spain until 1931
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena
Shortly known as Catedral de la Almudena. We see exterior view and brief historical overview
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
It is named after Gutierre de Vargas Carvajal, Bishop of Plasencia, who is buried there. Exterior view and brief historical overview
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
This is one of Madrid’s oldest churches. The construction is already listed in the Code of Laws from 1202. Exterior view and brief historical overview.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Is a baroque Roman Catholic church and minor basilica in central Madrid. Exterior view and brief historical overview.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Exterior view of the old Madrid City Hall and brief historical overview
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Mercado San Miguel
Opened back in May 1916 as a local food market, in 2009, it is one of the city’s finest examples of cast-iron architecture. Interior visit and historical overview.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Plaza Mayor
This enormous esplanade in the city centre was begun in the 17th century by King Philip III, whose bronze equestrian statue stands in the square. Brief description and historical review.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Puerta del Sol
Originally the site of one of the city’s gates. Description and historical review
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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