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2 h 30 min
Activitate Madrid, Spain
din 5
8 recenzii
El Retiro Park comes alive in a unique 3-hour guided tour that unveils its rich history and stunning architecture. Visit iconic landmarks such as the historic Puerta Felipe IV and the Crystal Palace while learning captivating stories about royal commissions and hidden secrets. Wander through picturesque plazas, admire ancient trees, and discover lesser known corners of this Madrid gem, perfect for history lovers and photography enthusiasts.
This immersive experience reveals the beauty, history, and hidden treasures of El Retiro Park like never before.
Vârste: Copii (1–12 ani) · Tineri (13–17 ani) · Adulți (18–99 ani)
Puerta de Felipe IV
10 min
One of the original gates of the gardens, dating back to the 1600s. It has been relocated as the park evolved and its size has changed.
Provides access to the French style gardens of El Retiro.
Oprirea 2
10 min
Home to one of the park’s most famous trees, the “Ahuehuete” or bald cypress, considered one of the oldest trees in the park and possibly in Madrid.
Fuente de la Alcachofa Madrid
10 min
Dates back to the 1700s and was part of Madrid’s urban renovation under Charles III, designed by renowned architect Ventura Rodríguez.
Oprirea 4
15 min
Created to commemorate the birth of Queen Isabella II.
Has been in El Retiro since the mid-1800s.
Puerta del Real Jardin Botanico
10 min
Considered the main entrance to the park as it leads directly to the iconic Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of Madrid’s original gates.
Fuente de las Cuatro Gracias
10 min
Dating from the 1800s, it combines the three Greco-Roman graces with a fourth.
Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas
10 min
Originally the center for milking cows, as underground water fountains are nearby.
Puerta de Madrid
10 min
Built in 1900, providing access to Paseo de O'Donnell.
Oprirea 9
10 min
Now serves as a photography center and lookout point towards the Casita del Pescador.
Casita del Pescador
10 min
Part of the private collection of buildings built by Ferdinand VII in the 1800s.
Oprirea 11
10 min
Statue of a key 19th-century Spanish military figure.
Oprirea 12
10 min
Erected in 1885 in honor of the premature death of King Alfonso XII.
Jardines del Arquitecto Herrero Palacios
10 min
Located where the “Casa de las Fieras” once stood, including the original enclosure.
Pabellon de los Jardines de Cecilio Rodriguez
10 min
Features the “long ponds”: four rectangular water basins in a geometric style with fountains and boxwood hedges along a central axis.
Oprirea 15
10 min
Awarded the First-Class Medal at the National Fine Arts Exhibition in Madrid in 1878.
Oprirea 16
10 min
A small park within the park, dedicated to the victims of the March 11, 2004, Madrid attacks.
10 min
Built in 1887 for the Philippine Islands Exhibition, originally serving as a monumental greenhouse, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace.
Toți participanții se întâlnesc la punctul de întâlnire.
The meeting point will be at the Monument to María Cristina de Borbón, C. de Felipe IV, 6, Retiro, 28014 Madrid.
Please provide a valid phone number, as the guide will contact you the night before.
The tour concludes at the beautiful Palacio de Cristal, where your guide will share insider tips on the best places to eat and drink in Madrid.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour in Spanish
Tour in English
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