Free Tour "The Other Side of Madrid" - Madrid of the Bourbons

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on February 10, 2021

We are a tourist services company based on the principles of responsibility, honesty and commitment to our clients, our premise is creativity so that they have a fun, interesting, informative and very special time, thus living a great experience that allows them to take home the best memories of Madrid. Xtreme Tours Madrid was born in the summer of 2015 with the young entrepreneurial will to make a difference compared to other companies in the sector, through more complete and informative tours. We are the only ones who take tourists inside certain hundred-year-old and very peculiar facilities that are part of the historical daily evolution of the people of the city, so they can live some unique traditions very closely. Our qualified and certified guides have extensive knowledge of our beloved city of Madrid and its history, developing the tour in the midst of a gentle treatment with pleasant humor, which allows our tourists to enjoy the tour while obtaining valuable information. Our services are personalized, and this brings our visitors closer together in a more intimate, warm and special way.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
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Tour description

Would you like to know the other face of Madrid: monumental and majestic... Imprint of the Bourbon Power?

Join our Tour "The Other Side of Madrid" , a route through the Madrid of the Bourbons, we will learn about the modernization and expansion of the capital of the Empire, as well as the influence of one of its most relevant characters, Carlos III. A route full of great monuments, architecture and landscapes that have witnessed the evolution of the Spanish capital.


What will we see during the tour?

  • Sun Gate
  • Post House and Royal Customs House.
  • Ra
  • Metropolis Building
  • Church of Saint Joseph
  • Buenavista Palace (Army Headquarters)
  • Linares Palace (House of America)
  • Bank of Spain
  • Palace of Communications and City Hall
  • Cibeles Fountain
  • Alcala Gate
  • Good retirement park
  • Lake and Monument of Alfonso XII
  • crystal Palace
  • Philip IV Gate and Plaza Parterre
  • Jeronimos Church
  • Prado Museum
  • Neptune Fountain


And many other great and spectacular sites!

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Sol, 28013 Madrid, Spain
    Sol, 28013 Madrid, Spain
    Directions
  • 1
    Outside visit
    Royal Customs House
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Real Casa de Postas
  • 3
    Outside visit
    San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Metropolis Building
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Church of Saint Joseph
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Buenavista Palace
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Linares Palace
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Bank of Spain
  • 9
    Outside visit
    City of Madrid
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Cybele Fountain
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Puerta de Alcalá
  • 12
    Outside visit
    El Retiro Park
  • 13
    Outside visit
    Monument to Alfonso XII
  • 14
    Outside visit
    Palacio de Cristal
  • 15
    Outside visit
    Gate of Philip IV
  • 16
    Outside visit
    San Jerónimo el Real
  • 17
    Outside visit
    Museo Nacional del Prado
  • 18
    Outside visit
    Neptune Fountain

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

1018 ratings
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4.58
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E 07 Jun 2023
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in group - Jun 2023
Es necesario hacer estas caminatas para entender lo que se ve/visita....siempre que el guru este bien informado, como Tania.
Saul 04 Jun 2023
Mexico City

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Travelled alone - Jun 2023
Fue una gran experiencia para adentrarme a Madrid. Me sentí cómodo, acompañado e hizo que me interesara más por saber más. Lo que nos compartió fue más que suficiente para aprender y disfrutar Madrid. Me encantara volver a tener la oportunidad de hacer un nuevo tour con ella en un nuevo viaje.
Alaina 04 Jun 2023
Alzira

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2023
María ha hecho un tour muy ameno, contándonos muchas curiosidades de los Borbones. Nos lo hemos pasado muy bien
MARI... 02 Jun 2023
Córdoba

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Travelled alone - Jun 2023
Muy bueno el tour, María una excelente guía! Con mucha información sobre cada lugar visitado, muchas gracias por tan lindo recorrido!
Trini 31 May 2023
Béccar

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Travelled in couple - May 2023
Gracias María por hacernos conocer una de las partes más bonitas de las cosas de Madrid! La calidad de la información que nos brindaste, lo ameno que fue el recorrido y la buena onda para responder a las consultas. Nos vamos súper agradecidos con la experiencia!!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 10 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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