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
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

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
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    The Tour "The Other Side of Madrid" starts at Puerta del Sol in front of the equestrian statue of Carlos III, the guides are uniformed and can identify them with our distinctive white umbrella with the Xtreme Tours Madrid logo.

  • 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

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Tanya 28 Sep 2023
Arica

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Travelled alone - Sep 2023
El segundo tours que hice con María; excelente, los sitios visitados maravillosos y todas la información que nos aporta María súper explicado. Gracias
Israel 27 Sep 2023
Santiago

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Maria muy agradable! Nos brindo mucha información histórica interesante!! Muy felices con el recorrido!! Muy recomendado Además excelentes recomendaciones para comida tradicional y diversión nocturna
Claudia 27 Sep 2023
Neuquen

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Tanto Maria como Toni son muy buenos,informados,pacientes ,una muy grata experiencia lo que vivo con ellos dos,agradezco mucho las explicaciones y la buena onda
;D 26 Sep 2023
Monterrey

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Travelled in group - Sep 2023
No fue completo el el tour de acuerdo a la información que aperece en su programa
Carolina 25 Sep 2023
Kraków

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Travelled alone - Sep 2023
María is a pretty good guide. I enjoy a lot the tour and learn many things. The tour is highly recommend
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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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