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- Spanish
Begin your tour at the Maqueta del Centenario and set off on a journey through Gran Vía, Madrid’s most famous avenue. As you walk, learn about the street's transformation from a medieval network to a modern thoroughfare.
Discover how Gran Vía was conceived as a showcase for new architecture, technologies, and ways of living. Admire the elegant Beaux-Arts buildings, Art Deco skyscrapers, and glamorous cinemas that line the street.
Hear stories of how Gran Vía became a stage for Madrid to present itself as a cosmopolitan European capital. Explore the avenue as architecture, social history, spectacle, and memory, and see how it tells the story of a city constantly negotiating its identity.
End your tour at Plaza de Callao, having traced the story of how Madrid reinvented itself between tradition and modernity.
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Madrid (Pass by)
Discover the history of Madrid's Gran Via on a guided tour. Learn about the city's transformation from a medieval to modern city, and admire the architecture of the Beaux-Arts and Art Deco buildings. Highlights -Discover the history of Madrid's Gran Via on a guided walking tour -Learn about the city's transformation from a medieval to modern city -Admire the architecture of the Beaux-Arts and Art Deco buildings -Hear about the street's role in Madrid's social and cultural history -See the hidden wartime shelters and glamorous cinemas along the way
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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