Free tour
Free tour of Queen Juana, the Crazy?
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Guru: Cecilia
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Registered on 28 May 2021
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
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
- Why did they call her "the Crazy"?
- Why was she locked up until the end of her days?
- How did her contemporaries judge her?
- 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
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Spain Gate, C. de Alfonso XII, 1, 28014 Madrid, Spain
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
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 €10 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
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
Electronic or card payment accepted.
