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Overview

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).

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Frente a la estatua de Felipe IV

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Royal Palace of Madrid
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
Duration: 5 mins
2. Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena
Shortly known as Catedral de la Almudena. We see exterior view and brief historical overview
Duration: 10 mins
3. Capilla del Obispo
It is named after Gutierre de Vargas Carvajal, Bishop of Plasencia, who is buried there. Exterior view and brief historical overview
Duration: 10 mins
4. Iglesia de San Pedro El Viejo
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.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Basilica de San Miguel
Is a baroque Roman Catholic church and minor basilica in central Madrid. Exterior view and brief historical overview.
Duration: 10 mins
6. Casa de la Villa
Exterior view of the old Madrid City Hall and brief historical overview
Duration: 10 mins
7. Mercado San Miguel
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.
Duration: 15 mins
8. Plaza Mayor
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.
Duration: 5 mins
9. Puerta del Sol
Originally the site of one of the city’s gates. Description and historical review
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Official tourism guide of the Region of Madrid

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by The Best Of Madrid

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