Free Walking Tours through Madrid Bourbons

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40,481 opinions from other walkers about Madrid tours
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carl 26 Nov 2023
Antwerp

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Travelled in group - Nov 2023
Nice tour ,madrid big city
Essential Madrid Free Tour
Miguel 17 Nov 2023
London

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
It was absolutely incredible! Exploring the hidden corners and rich history of the city with Marik was an unforgettable experience. And ending the day watching the sunset from the Temple of Debod with him as our guide was simply magical. Undoubtedly, a tour I'm looking forward to repeating in the future. Thank you for this unique experience!
✨ "From Medieval to Modern" Unveil Madrid's Timeless Saga: From Majestic Squares to Mystic Sunsets ✨
Lisa 09 Nov 2023

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
Excellent guide, included history (which I didn't expect) and a lot of street art. Recommended!
Uncover Madrid's Hidden Canvas: A Graffiti & Urban Art Odyssey! 🎨
Mia 04 Nov 2023
Madrid

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
The tour is very interesting and with not typical information. Tour guide is passionate and speaks English very well.
Baroque Madrid: Empire and imprint
Lana 04 Oct 2023
Brooks

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Travelled alone - Oct 2023
The tour was fabulous. Jose shared a wealth of information about Madrid and Spain. The length and pace of the tour was perfect. Well done, Jose!
Free Walking Tour in English
Cristian 23 Sep 2023
Madrid

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Travelled alone - Sep 2023
Dina is brilliant, an entertaining and immersive experience and I highly recommend it.
✨From the Bourbons to Retiro Park 🏰 Explore the Madrid Monumental: Gran Vía, Cibeles, and More 💫🏛️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Peter 14 Sep 2023
Sydney

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Interesting if you have a love of Spanish authors. But a great overview to the neighbourhood
Discover the Barrio de las Letras and Spanish culture
Abdulkareem 07 Aug 2023
Madrid

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Travelled in group - Aug 2023
I enjoyed it very much, and the museum was full of important stories with the explanations of the tour guide, who gave us a lot of information
The must-see works of the Prado Museum
Sarah 24 Jun 2023
Greenville

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Travelled alone - Jun 2023
This tour is an excellent choice for those that are interested in history.
Free Tour "The uprising of May 2 in Madrid"

The free Bourbon tours in Madrid are an excellent way to learn about the history of Spain.
The tours are guided by professional interpreters and last approximately one to two hours. Visitors will be able to walk around some of Madrid's most important sites. You will also have time to admire the architecture, get an introduction on how to read Spanish (in the case of foreign tourists) and learn more about the lives of these members of the royal family during their time in Madrid. And all this thanks to the Free Tours of the Bourbons in Madrid that we offer here at Guruwalk.
Charles III, Bourbon, was the monarch who imposed classicism as an artistic trend to leave behind the sober style that characterised the reign of the Habsburgs.
The influence of the French Revolution was most evident in Charles III's decision to convert Madrid to the classicist style. His policies were in line with the popular political ideology of the time, which emphasised conservatism and a return to traditional values.
One of the greatest architectural exponents of this change is Madrid's Paseo del Prado, which includes a series of private palaces belonging to wealthy families, many of them devoted to science and art, such as the Prado Museum.
Later Ferdinand VII continued to change Madrid in the style of the Bourbons, with landmarks of the time such as La Puerta de Alcalá, which is one of Madrid's most emblematic landmarks. It was built in 1778, is located in the centre of Madrid and is a symbol of the city, originally designed to provide a monumental entrance to the city.
The Puerta de Alcalá has two levels with a large central arch at the top, which is flanked by smaller arches on either side. There are four statues adorning the upper level: two depict Adam and Eve, while two represent Spain's King Ferdinand VII and his wife.
As you can see, the area of Madrid promoted by the reign of the Bourbons over several generations is really localised in very specific areas of Madrid and boasts renowned architectural works of great significance. In order not to miss technical details or the history of them, there is nothing better than the Free Tours of the Bourbons in Madrid that we offer you in Guruwalk.

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