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- English
- English
- Spanish
- Spanish
We propose that you learn more about the origins of the city from the urban, historical and architectural point of view since the arabs founded it at the end of the 9th century, following with the conquest of the city by Alfonso VI of Castilla in the 11th century or the moment when Felipe II decided to fix the capital in Madrid, in 1561. We will begin in front of the Royal Palace, reviewing its history since the Arabs built the Alcázar, the defensive castle when Madrid was founded till the moment Felipe V ordered to built the Royal Palace as we know today. From there, we will learn more about the history of the Cathedral and the the new Royal Collections Museum designed by Tuñón and Mansilla. We will enjoy the only rests we have of the Arab Wall. Crossing the Viaduct of Segovia, we will enjoy the views of the forest called Casa de Campo, the green lung, three times bigger than Central Park, the King’s private hunting site until 1931 and a Civil War front, stopping at a viewpoint from which we will enjoy the views of part of the cornice of Madrid. We will continue the walk trough, walking throught these old small streets and squares we will arrive to the Square of Puerta Cerrada, one of the old gates of the old city. San Miguel Market will be other of one stops where you could have a drink and tapas after visiting Plaza de la Villa where the old City Hall of the city is located. From there you will learn the history of Plaza Mayor, the best example of castillians squares, built 400 years ago.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet at the entrance of the Starbucks, left corner of the Royal Theater
Itinerary
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1Teatro Real
We will enjoy the building, reviewing the history of the Opeara Theater
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Plaza de Oriente
We will learn the urban development of the Square from the arabs till today,
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Royal Palace of Madrid
We will admire every facade and we will explain you the different architects and kings that they were involved in this project,. We will not include the visit of the interior.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
We wil see the ruins of the Church of San Juan, where the painter Velazquez was buried and the Church of Santiago.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Church in honor of the apostle Santiago
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We will visit the oldest church in Madrid with a mudejar tower full of horseshoes arches.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena
From a seaview, we will explain you the history of the Cathedral of La Almudena
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
We will enjoy the only rests we have of the old Arab Walls built in the 9th century,
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Plaza de la Villa
We will visit the old City Hall and the building that surrounds the square, as Casa de Cisneros and Casa de los Lujanes.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Mercado San Miguel
We will stop in the only market with the structure mad of steel we have in Madrid, where you can have a drink and eat tapas.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Plaza Mayor
We will finish in the social and comercial center of the city for the last 400 yeats of this example of square from Castilla.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Puerta del Sol
We will finish in the Kilometer 0 at Puerta del Sol
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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