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🎄 Christmas
Free tour

🎄 Christmas Lights and Magical Retiro Park: Gran Vía, Cibeles, and Alcalá ✨

4.65
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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English and Spanish
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Registered on 29 April 2018
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Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Free Christmas Tour in Madrid: Lights of Gran Vía, Cibeles, and Magical Retiro 🎄✨

Discover the brightest Madrid. Limited Edition Christmas 2025.

Do you want to see the most famous Christmas lights in Spain? This is not a regular tour. It's your VIP pass through Madrid's light axis: Sol → Alcalá → Cibeles → Gran Vía → Retiro. Only at Christmas.


Why is our tour special?

  • 📸 Iconic photos guaranteed: The illuminated Metropolis, shining Cibeles, magical Retiro.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Perfect itinerary: 2.5 hours, 5 landmarks, zero time wasted.
  • ⭐ Local guides: Real stories, fun facts, city secrets.


📍 We start at the Bear and Strawberry Tree statue in Puerta del Sol: begin your adventure at one of Madrid's most iconic places. This famous statue is not just a photo opportunity, it's the gateway to your journey through Madrid's Bourbon legacy and monumental splendor.

🚶‍♂️ A walk through time: glide down Alcalá Street, the longest street in Madrid, and travel through the eras from Felipe V to Alfonso XIII, learning about the monumental changes each ruler brought.

🎭 Iconic buildings and art houses: behold the cultural pillars of Madrid, such as the Círculo de Bellas Artes, the Metropolis building, and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Capture Instagrammable moments at these architectural marvels!

🌳 A breath of fresh air in Retiro Park: end your journey in the green heart of Madrid. Relax by the Great Pond, marvel at the monuments, and perhaps enjoy a peaceful picnic.

📸 Highlights:

  • Puerta de Alcalá
  • Cibeles Fountain
  • Metropolis Building
  • Royal Customs House
  • Cervantes Institute
  • Bank of Spain (As seen in 'Money Heist')
  • Retiro Park (The Magical End)
  • And many more!

🎉Why us?
🔥 Not only do you sparkle, but you also have fun! With us, you won't just take photos, you'll discover hidden gems and stories that make Bourbon Madrid so extraordinary. Fun and learning guaranteed!


Practical Details & Booking

  • ⏰ Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours (punctuality is key to see the lights turn on).
  • 👟 What to bring: Comfortable shoes, jacket (it's cold at night), camera with battery.
  • 🌂 Where to find us: Look for the 💛 YELLOW UMBRELLA 💛 Trip Tours Madrid next to the Bear and Strawberry Tree (Sol).
  • ⚠️ Limited groups: Maximum 25 people per guide. Booking required.


⚠️ IMPORTANT Note: WhatsApp

It is essential that you provide a valid and active WhatsApp number when booking. We will contact you on the day of the tour.

🎁 BONUS: By booking with us, you will receive a SPECIAL GIFT.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Prta del Sol, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Look for our 🟡 YELLOW UMBRELLA 🟡 at Puerta del Sol next to the Bear and the Strawberry Tree (in front of the Apple Store) to easily find your guide.
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Outside visit
Puerta del Sol
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Outside visit
Alcala Street
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Outside visit
Calle de Sevilla
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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).

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4.94
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Who is this tour for?

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

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 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.
🎄 Christmas Lights and Magical Retiro Park: Gran Vía, Cibeles, and Alcalá ✨
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