Secrets of Retiro Park in Madrid - 2 Hours Tour
Madrid, ES
85% of travellers recommend this
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Duration: 2 hours
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Professional guide included
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Headsets for clear audio
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Wheelchair accessible
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Audio Guided in Spanish
Discover the enchanting secrets of Retiro Park in Madrid with a guided 2-hour walking tour, exploring its rich history and stunning architecture.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Professional guide -
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Excluded
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Hotel pickup and drop-off -
Meals and drinks
Discover the enchanting secrets of Retiro Park in Madrid with a guided 2-hour walking tour, exploring its rich history and stunning architecture.
Highlights
- Discover the history of Madrid's famous Retiro Park
- See iconic architectural and sculptural works
- Learn about the park's transformation into a tourist attraction
- Visit the impressive monument to Alfonso XII
- Explore the Royal Astronomical Observatory
Meeting Point
Meeting Point: Puerta de la Independencia in Retiro Park
60 - Puerta de Alcalá, Retiro, 28009 Madrid , Spain
End Point
Madrid , Spain
What to expect
Parque del Retiro
Meet the guide at Puerta de España in order to organize the group and provide devices to hear the guide clearly.
10 minutes
Monumento A Alfonso XII
Our first stop will be the impressive monument to Alfonso XII, an imposing statue dedicated to the monarch that overlooks the Great Pond, which is the heart of the park.
10 minutes
Admission Not Included
Palacio De Cristal
Than you will continue to see the Crystal Palace, a giant greenhouse for tropical plants originally built on the occasion of the Flora Exhibition of the Philippine Islands of 1887.
10 minutes
Admission Not Included
Parterre del Retiro
Than you will visit the Parterre, a beautiful vegetation area which is inspired by French gardens. Here is located the oldest tree in Madrid, the "ahuehuete", an exotic tree that loses its leaves in cold climates but not in hot climates.
10 minutes
Puerta de Felipe IV
Then you will see the Puerta de Felipe IV, a monumental baroque style gate which is the oldest entrance to the Retiro park.
10 minutes
Observatorio Astronomico de Madrid
You will also explore the Royal Astronomical Observatory, where is stored a collection of ancient instruments such as the Foucault pendulum and the Repsold meridian circle.
10 minutes
Admission Not Included
Fuente de la Alcachofa Madrid
You will know the the Artichoke fountain, a baroque architectural work made of stone and granite.
10 minutes
Ermita de San Pelayo y San Isidoro
Finally you will see the San Pelayo and San Isidoro hermitage, belonging to the Romanesque period.
10 minutes
Admission Not Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible -
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Not recommended for people with serious medical conditions
What our experts say
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Visit nearby cafes for local pastries. -
Check out the park's boating lake.
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Don't miss the sunset at the Great Pond.
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Explore the Crystal Palace's art exhibits.
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Bring a camera for stunning photos.
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