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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
With the Habsburg, Madrid begins its true splendor, since it is under this dynasty when the city becomes the capital of Spain.
During the visit we will see the most emblematic places in Madrid: Plaza de Oriente, Viaducto, Vistillas, Plaza de San Andrés, Plaza de la Paja, Puerta Cerrada, Plaza de la Villa, calle Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol.
We will know the history of the most relevant buildings and we will immerse ourselves, through history, in the environment of the 16th and 17th centuries (the period of the Habsburg Dynasty in Spain).
Official tourism guide of the Region of Madrid
Departure Point
Pl. de Ote., 28013 Madrid, Spain
Frente a la estatua de Felipe IV
Royal Palace of Madrid, Madrid, Spain We see the main façade and tell a brief history of the Palace.
Baroque building of the XVIII century and official residence of the Kings of Spain until 1931 5 minutes
Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena, Madrid, Spain Shortly known as Catedral de la Almudena. We see exterior view and brief historical overview 10 minutes
Capilla del Obispo, Madrid, Spain It is named after Gutierre de Vargas Carvajal, Bishop of Plasencia, who is buried there.
Exterior view and brief historical overview 10 minutes
Iglesia de San Pedro El Viejo, Madrid, Spain This is one of Madrid’s oldest churches. The construction is already listed in the Code of Laws from 1202.
Exterior view and brief historical overview. 10 minutes
Basilica de San Miguel, Madrid, Spain Is a baroque Roman Catholic church and minor basilica in central Madrid.
Exterior view and brief historical overview. 10 minutes
Casa de la Villa, Madrid, Spain Exterior view of the old Madrid City Hall and brief historical overview 10 minutes
Mercado San Miguel, Madrid, Spain Opened back in May 1916 as a local food market, in 2009, it is one of the city’s finest examples of cast-iron architecture.
Interior visit and historical overview. 15 minutes
Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain This enormous esplanade in the city centre was begun in the 17th century by King Philip III, whose bronze equestrian statue stands in the square.
Brief description and historical review. 5 minutes
Puerta del Sol, Madrid, Spain Originally the site of one of the city’s gates.
Description and historical review 10 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
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 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.
Alisha_B
04 Jul 2022
Sonia was great. Very informative and clearly knowledgable about the history, art, and culture in Madrid. Love the tour and would recommend!
This tour in
Madrid
is organized by
The Best Of Madrid
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