Madrid: Great Minds and the Enlightenments Times (Private Tour)

Madrid, ES

Highlights

  • Explore the greatest minds of Spanish culture
  • Discover impressive buildings and monuments from the Enlightenment period
  • Immerse yourself in the romantic and modern areas of Madrid
  • Learn about the artistic side of the city
  • Experience the charm and history of the Barrio de Las Letras

Meeting Point

We’ll meet at the Bear Statue (Oso y el Madroño) in Puerta del Sol (Metro lines 1, 2, and 3). Look for our guides wearing a red T-shirt and holding a sign with your name on it, both with our bear logo.

Meeting point

Prta del Sol, 1, Centro, 28013 Madrid , Spain

End point

What to expect

1

Puerta del Sol

Here you'll hear stories about the "Oso y el Madroño"; the Km 0; the Statue of Carlos III, the center piece of the plaza; and much more.

Duration 18 minutes
2

Barrio de Las Letras

Our guides will tell you everything you need to know about this famous area. They will explain to you why is it called they way it's called and they will show you the places where many important Spanish writers used to live, such as Miguel de Cervantes, Lope de Vega, and many more.

Duration 18 minutes
3

Plaza De Santa Ana

You'll visit this Plaza, located in the heart of the "Barrio de las Letras" where you'll see the Spanish Theater, the Gran Hotel Reina Victoria, and all the statues located there. Our guides will tell you all the stories about this place, that dates back to 1810.

Duration 18 minutes
4

Huertas

You'll walk through streets full of history, surronded by historical buildings such as Nuevo Rezado, the Palaces of Santoña and Molins, and many more.

Duration 18 minutes
5

Ateneo de Madrid

You'll get to see this incredible building created in 1835, through which six Prime Ministers and almost all the Spanish Nobel Prize winners have passed.

Duration 18 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
6

Congreso de Los Diputados

The Spanish Parliament. You'll see the building that houses the Congress of Deputies. One of the emblematic buildings of Madrid from the 19th century, in neoclassical style.

Duration 18 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
7

Museo Nacional del Prado

Our guides will take you to the "Triangle of the Art" , an area in the center of Madrid that brings together the most important museums in this city.

Duration 6 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
8

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia

Our guides will take you to the "Triangle of the Art" , an area in the center of Madrid that brings together the most important museums in this city.

Duration 6 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
9

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Our guides will take you to the "Triangle of the Art" , an area in the center of Madrid that brings together the most important museums in this city.

Duration 6 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
10

Paseo del Prado

You'll get to walk on The "Paseo del Prado", one of the most important boulevards in the Spanish capital. Home to one of the main museum centers in the world. The Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums are located in it, and in its vicinity is the Reina Sofía Art Center, promoted by tourists under the name of Paseo or Triángulo del Arte.

Duration 18 minutes
11

Fuente de Neptuno

You'll se the Fountain of Neptune. Our guides will tell you many stories about it, from who design it, to the year it was built, and many other important details.

Duration 9 minutes
12

Plaza de Cibeles

One of the most important landmarks in the city. Here you'll see monumets and buildings sush as: Cibeles Fountail, Buenavista Palace, the Spanish Bank, Linares Palace, Comunications Palace

Duration 9 minutes
13

Palacio de Cibeles

Also known as Comunications Palace. Our guides will take you to this very important landmark located in "Plaza de Cibeles".

Duration 18 minutes

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
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    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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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    All Please note that all promotional images are for illustrative purposes only. Locations (such as restaurants, bars, and clubs), along with food, drinks, and offers featured, may vary from the images shown. By participating in our activities, you agree that any photos or videos taken during the experience may be used by us for promotional purposes on our social media platforms, website, or other media outlets at any time.
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What our experts say

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    Visit nearby Café de Oriente for coffee.
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    Check out the Mercado de San Miguel for tapas.
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    End the tour at Plaza de Cibeles, a must-see!

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