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Free tour

Monumental Madrid! DISCOVER IT!

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Duration: 2 hours
Languages: Spanish
Registered on 1 June 2020
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Visit the city with the BEST free walking tour of Madrid in Spanish with a local guide. Discover all the basic things to see in its downtown area in a different and original way through legends, mysteries, curiosities, anecdotes and history of both the Madrid of the Austrias and the Bourbons. Essential even for Madrid residents.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Enjoy our Free Tour of the most monumental Madrid !, the Bourbon Madrid, and get to know its imposing architecture, its most important places and symbols, as well as endless curiosities, legends and anecdotes. Route: The guided tour will begin at 18:00 at Puerta del Sol, presided over by the equestrian statue of Carlos III. From there we will depart towards Calle Alcalá until the intersection with Gran Vía, here witnessing the monumental architecture of central Madrid and its most famous example, the Metropolis building. We will continue going down until we reach the Cibeles fountain, full of history. We will walk along the Paseo del Prado spotting the examples of Parisian styling that the Bourbons left us, until we reached the 'Isla de los Museos' in Madrid. Here we can find the Prado Museum and the Thyssen-Bornemisza, the best art gallery and the best private collection in the world respectively. We will also be witnesses of the ancient Church of the Jerónimos. We will turn left to reach the space where the monarchs used to rest, the Retiro and we will observe some of the remains of the old Palace that was located here, where we will find some of the best images of the city. We will cross it seeing its innumerable curiosities and legends, and we will finish with one of the most famous accesses to Madrid by Carlos III, the Puerta de Alcalá.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Puerta del 28013 Madrid Spain
The tour guide will meet at Puerta del Sol, just in front of the Casa de Correos clock with a blue umbrella with the Spanish flag and the Free Tour Madrid logo.
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
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