Official Tour Guide

Base Fee

130

Duration

2 hours

Madrid Sightseeing

Capital to the Empire on Which The Sun Never Set

In 1492, the year in which the Catholic Monarchs unified the nation, Spain also discovered the New World. For the next 200 years, the country was ruled by the Habsburg dynasty, which build a huge empire that governed over half of Europe, almost the totality of America, and parts of Africa and Asia. The city that developed as the capital of this great empire? You guessed it... None other than Madrid!

Base Fee

130

Duration

2 hours

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Hotel pick up available!

Hotel in the Old Town? I will go pick you up!

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Tour Contents

Let's walk Madrid's Oldest Districts!

Backed up by the abundant wealth of the Spanish Empire, King Phillip II established his court in Madrid. Here, while collecting artworks and supporting many artists, successive monarchs ruled over the biggest empire the world had ever seen. In the 18th century, Madrid's urban infrastructure saw further development, giving rise to monumental structures, like a new Royal Palace and the Prado Museum, which is considered by many experts to be the greatest public collection of paintings in the world! With the progress of centralization and a decisive push towards modernization, the capital of Spain transformed into one of Europe's premier international metropolises, playing nowadays a central role in Spain's culture, economy and politics.

The main area of sightseeing in this tour are Madrid's oldest districts: the Habsburg Quarter and the UNESCO-listed Bourbon Quarter! Immerse yourself in the traditional charm of Madrid! Come with me take a leisurely stroll through city's streets lined with numerous magnificent courtly buildings that preserve the echoes of the past!

Stroll around the Old Town!

If your hotel is located within the Old Town area, I will personally go pick you up! All you need to do is meet me at the reception and get ready to start the tour!

※ If the hotel is not within the Old Town area, the meeting point shall be the 'Bear and the Strawberry Tree' statue of the Puerta del Sol (Sun Gate Square).

The Puerta del Sol is where the 'Kilometre Zero' point is located, which marks it not only as the centre of Madrid, but of Spain as well. The square is known for its many attractions, such as the old City Council building, the statue of the 'Bear and the Strawberry Tree' —the city's coat of arms— and the equestrian statue of King Charles III, who modernised the capital!

Preserving its atmosphere since the 17th century, the Plaza Mayor has long been the venue for all manner of spectacles, from bullfights, religious processios and royal swearing-in ceremonies to weddings. One of Madrid's most popular places, the square is now surrounded by red-painted housing blocks, and is always busy, full of bars and traditional shops.

Welcome to the most popular gourmet market in Madrid! Now completely renovated and transformed, the Mercado de San Miguel a charming food court offering a full range of Spanish bars and eateries. A highly entertaining tourist attraction, the market houses many shops where anyone can enjoy traditional tapas, wine and desserts... ¡Que aproveche!

As the oldest existing square in Madrid, it is only natural that the Plaza de la Villa is also dominated by its oldest building. The Torre de los Lujanes —as it it known— was home to a noble house of the 15th century. Standing in the middle of the square and looking at the buildings, one can see how Madrid's architecture evolved over the centuries.

The Almudena Cathedral —whose construction began in 1883 and was completed in 1993— shows a fusion of various architectural styles and was the site of the wedding of Prince Phillip —now King Phillip VI— back in 2004. Once inside the temple, visitors can see where the Virgin of the Almudena, the patron saint of the Archdiocese of Madrid, is enshrined!

The largest palace in Europe, the Royal Palace of Madrid was designed by some of the most prominent architects of the 18th century. Following Spanish, Italian and French architectural styles, is one of the most beautiful buildings in the capital. Not only does it continue to function as the official King's House, but the lavish building can also be visited.

As it's name implies, this square is facing the eastern part of the imposing Royal Palace. The Royal Theatre —Madrid's Opera House— is located on one side of the square, surrounded by a myriad of white stone statues that represent the Visigothic and Christian kings of Spain. The majestic equestrian statue of Philip IV in the centre of the square is also worth a visit!

Take a leisurely stroll through the World Heritage-listed, 18th century Bourbon Quarter as we make our way to the end of the tour. This Madrid Sightseeing Tour ends in front of one of the city's main attractions, the Prado Museum. One of the most famous art museums in all of Europe, the Prado Museum often hailed as the best painting gallery in the world!

Optional Tour

After this tour, you can also sign up for an optional visit to the Prado Museum! Do not miss this great opportunity to visit the best painting gallery in the world while listening to the interesting explanations given by an Art History Specialist Guide!

Per person 60

Housing a huge collection of masterpieces produced by the Old Masters of European painting, the Prado Museum not only exhibits many Spanish paintings by geniuses who laid the foundations for Western art —such as El Greco, Velázquez and Goya—, but also countless famous artworks of the Italian, Flemish, German and French schools of painting.

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