Madrid: City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide

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Madrid: City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide

Name: Madrid: City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide
Address: Spain

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Take a walking tour with an official guide of Madrid's historical quarter and visit all major sights including Debod Temple and the Royal Palace. Discover the city's history and culture with a guide.

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Highlights

Immerse yourself in Spanish history as you stand at Plaza Mayor
Take a stroll among the cobblestone streets and narrow alleys of Calle Mayor
See Debod Temple, a little piece of Ancient Egypt reconstructed in Madrid
Admire the sculpture of King Philip IV, designed by Galileo and Velázquez
Discover the impressive Gothic architecture of the Catedral de la Almedena

Description

Visit Madrid's major sights on a guided walking tour of the historical center. Visit the Plaza de España, admire the Royal Palace, take a walk down Calle Mayor, and more. Meet your guide in the historical quarter and begin your tour of some of the top local sights. Visit the Templo de Debod, a 2200 year-old Egyptian temple that was gifted to Spain and brought to Madrid, stone by stone. Next, take in panoramic views of Madrid from the Parque del Oeste. Afterward, visit one of the city's most important squares at Plaza de España. Check out the statue of Cervantes, the famous writer who penned Don Quixote. Continue on to the Plaza de Oriente, a spectacular garden square containing a collection of 20 sculptures depicting historical kings of Spain. Admire the equestrian bronze sculpture of King Philip IV, designed by Galileo and Velázquez. See the outside of the Catedral de la Almedena and admire its majestic Gothic architecture. Visit the outside of the Royal Palace of Madrid, right next to the cathedral. Learn about the historical and artistic significance of this opulent structure. Next, take a walk down Calle Mayor, Madrid's old main street. Be transported back to the 15th century among its cobblestone streets, narrow alleys, and squares. Visit Plaza de la Villa, the heart of old Madrid and home to City Hall. Discover its historical buildings and the statue of Álvaro de Bazán, the Grand Admiral of the Spanish Armada. Take a stroll through the Mercado San Miguel, famous for its tapas and delis. Finish your tour at Plaza Mayor, Madrid's main square. Soak in the historical atmosphere as you stand among some of the oldest taverns in the world.

Includes

Guide Walking tour

Important Information

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund If the tour is canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund If the tour is canceled because the minimum number of participants isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund