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Architecture Tour Old Madrid, from the Arabs to the Borbons, trough the Austrias

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We propose that you learn more about the origins of the city from the urban, historical and architectural point of view since the arabs founded it at the end of the 9th century, following with the conquest of the city by Alfonso VI of Castilla in the 11th century or the moment when Felipe II decided to fix the capital in Madrid, in 1561. We will begin in front of the Royal Palace, reviewing its history since the Arabs built the Alcázar, the defensive castle when Madrid was founded till the moment Felipe V ordered to built the Royal Palace as we know today. From there, we will learn more about the history of the Cathedral and the the new Royal Collections Museum designed by Tuñón and Mansilla. We will enjoy the only rests we have of the Arab Wall. Crossing the Viaduct of Segovia, we will enjoy the views of the forest called Casa de Campo, the green lung, three times bigger than Central Park, the King’s private hunting site until 1931 and a Civil War front, stopping at a viewpoint from which we will enjoy the views of part of the cornice of Madrid. We will continue the walk trough, walking throught these old small streets and squares we will arrive to the Square of Puerta Cerrada, one of the old gates of the old city. San Miguel Market will be other of one stops where you could have a drink and tapas after visiting Plaza de la Villa where the old City Hall of the city is located. From there you will learn the history of Plaza Mayor, the best example of castillians squares, built 400 years ago.
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  • The visit led by a local architect who will give you the artistic historical context of the buildings, accompanied by plans and historical photos to understand the urban development of the city in each period.
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Departure Point

Pl. de Isabel II, 4, 28013 Madrid, Spanje We will meet at the entrance of the Starbucks, left corner of the Royal Theater

  • Teatro Real, Madrid, Spain
    We will enjoy the building, reviewing the history of the Opeara Theater
    10 minutes
  • Plaza de Oriente, Madrid, Spain
    We will learn the urban development of the Square from the arabs till today,
    10 minutes
  • Royal Palace of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
    We will admire every facade and we will explain you the different architects and kings that they were involved in this project,. We will not include the visit of the interior.
    10 minutes
  • Plaza de Ramales, Madrid, Spain
    We wil see the ruins of the Church of San Juan, where the painter Velazquez was buried and the Church of Santiago.
    10 minutes
  • Real Iglesia Parroquial de Santiago y San Juan Bautista, Madrid, Spain
    Church in honor of the apostle Santiago
    5 minutes
  • Church of St. Nicholas of the Servitas (San Nicolas de las Servitas), Madrid, Spain
    We will visit the oldest church in Madrid with a mudejar tower full of horseshoes arches.
    5 minutes
  • Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena, Madrid, Spain
    From a seaview, we will explain you the history of the Cathedral of La Almudena
    5 minutes
  • Arab Wall, Madrid, Spain
    We will enjoy the only rests we have of the old Arab Walls built in the 9th century,
    10 minutes
  • Plaza de la Villa, Madrid, Spain
    We will visit the old City Hall and the building that surrounds the square, as Casa de Cisneros and Casa de los Lujanes.
    10 minutes
  • Mercado San Miguel, Madrid, Spain
    We will stop in the only market with the structure mad of steel we have in Madrid, where you can have a drink and eat tapas.
    10 minutes
  • Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain
    We will finish in the social and comercial center of the city for the last 400 yeats of this example of square from Castilla.
    10 minutes
  • Puerta del Sol, Madrid, Spain
    We will finish in the Kilometer 0 at Puerta del Sol
    5 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Xavier_M
30 Jul 2023
Very nice in-depth walk trough the historical centre. Learned more in 4 hours that I would have learned in one week. The guide is a passionate former architect who knows it stuff very well. And he didn't care about time. Excellent job.
Camper51419
04 Jan 2023
Excellent tour and overview of the history of old Madrid! The tour brought the origins of the city to life. As a first time visitor to Madrid, it was a great start to understanding the city.
Rigoberto_V
23 Nov 2022
Despite the rainy weather, our tour guide, Emiliano provided an outstanding tour. He was professional and provided interesting information on the architectural trends Madrid has gone through.
This tour in Madrid is organized by architoursmad

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