Free tour

Puerta de Alcala and Gran Via: modernization of Madrid and anecdotes

5.00

Excellent(2)

Madrid

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: Spanish

Guru: Maria Francisca

PRO

Verified quality

Registered on 2 December 2022

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Modernization of Madrid at different moments in history. The first part was promoted by Carlos III and the second at the beginning of the 20th century. Our tour will take you from the Puerta de Alcalá, passing by Cibeles, continuing along Calle de Alcalá, and proceeding along Gran Vía to Callao. Places you will visit include Puerta de Alcalá, Cibeles, Calle Alcalá, and Gran Vía.
Book this tour and you will learn anecdotes throughout the journey that you probably don't know. You will have to participate, and the most attentive will be rewarded.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Pl. de la Independencia, 28001 Madrid, Spain

Independence Square, (Puerta de Alcala) at the entrance of Retiro Park. We are distinguished by the chulapo cap.

Outside visit

Puerta de Alcalá

Outside visit

Calle Gran Vía

Outside visit

Cybele Fountain

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.