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Free tour

Free tour of Queen Juana, the Crazy?

Duration: 1h and 45min
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Cecilia
Quality Verified Registered on May 28, 2021
  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • 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

Historical tour. Recommended for people over 16 years old.
An unbeatable excuse: a walk through El Retiro park to talk about Queen Juana I of Castile

  1. Why did they call her "the Crazy"?
  2. Why was she locked up until the end of her days?
  3. How did her contemporaries judge her?
  4. How did history judge her?


We invite you to take a look at this historical review while we walk through beautiful places in the city of Madrid.

We begin by visiting the statue of the queen on the Paseo de las Estatuas in El Retiro Park and, while we enjoy this tour of the park and surroundings, we will meet Juana, the daughter of the Catholic Monarchs, from her childhood to her confinement in the Tordesillas fortress.

Stops:

  • El Retiro Park (5 stops inside the park)
  • Buen Retiro House
  • Jeronimos Church
  • El Prado Museum Esplanade
  • Paseo del Prado

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Spain Gate, C. de Alfonso XII, 1, 280...
    Spain Gate, C. de Alfonso XII, 1, 28014 Madrid, Spain
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    We will be at the Puerta de España in El Retiro Park with the identification sign.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Parque de El Retiro
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Casón del Buen Retiro
  • 3
    Outside visit
    San Jerónimo el Real
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Plaza de Murillo
  • 5
    Outside visit
    San Jerónimo el Real
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Plaza de Murillo

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).

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

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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