Tuk Tuk Tour of the Best of Madrid (booking only)

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About this activity

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Tuk Tuk Tour. From the historic Royal Palace, home to kings, to the bustling Gran Via, known as the “Madrid Roadway”, every twist reveals a new wonder. Marvel at the Cathedral of La Almudena, where modernity and tradition merge into its unique architecture

Feel the story at the Cibeles Fountain, a symbol of the city, and at the Neptune Fountain, where Atletico Madrid fans celebrate their triumphs. Retiro Park, an oasis of peace, invites you to escape the urban bustle, while Puerta de Alcalá tells you stories of a Madrid that was a gateway to the capital.

With our guide sharing anecdotes and fascinating facts, each stop becomes a window into the history and culture of Madrid.

NOTE: the payment you make only includes booking management. The 1-hour tour is priced from 90€ / 2 hours 140€ / 3 hours 210€

Valid for 4 people

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Audio guide: English, Spanish
Guide: English, Spanish
Written guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Sol Tours Madrid

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Stop for photos
Included: Local guide

Not included

Not included: Note: you pay for the tour directly to the guide
Not included: Total price of the tour. 1 hr=€90 / 2hr =€150 / 3 hours = €250. For a maximum of 4 people

Itinerary

Plaza De Santa Ana

Passing by

Emblematic traditional square in Madrid where we start the tour.
Plaza De Canalejas

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We pass through this square where Madrid's new golden mile is located: the Four Seasons Hotel
Congreso de Los Diputados

Passing by

Continuing our journey through the San Jerónimo race we passed in front of the emblematic Congress of Deputies, always protected by its imposing lions
Fuente de Neptuno

Passing by

The Neptune fountain is a neoclassical style fountain that occupies the center of the roundabout to which it popularly gives its name, within the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, in the Spanish city of Madrid. This monumental fountain was proposed in 1777 and its construction, begun in 1782, was completed in 1786.
Paseo Del Prado

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Emblematic walk declared by UNESCO in 2021 as World Heritage of Humanity
Museo Nacional del Prado

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Singularly rich in paintings by European masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries, according to art historian and Hispanist Jonathan Brown "few would dare to doubt that it is the most important museum in the world of European painting." Its main attraction lies in the wide presence of Velázquez, El Greco, Goya (the artist most widely represented in the museum), Titian, Rubens and Bosch, of whom it has the best and most extensive collections that exist worldwide, to which must be added outstanding groups of such important authors as Murillo, Ribera, Zurbarán, Fra Angélico, Rafael, Veronese, Tintoretto, Patinir, Antonio Moro, Van Dyck or Poussin, to name only some of the most relevant
Los Jeronimos

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Popularly known as "Los Jerónimos", its official name is the Parish Church of San Jerónimo el Real. It is located next to the Prado Museum, at the back, and is in the late Gothic style with Renaissance influences from the early 16th century. Although little remains of the original building as over the centuries it has been remodeled and restored on numerous occasions. Its name refers to its special relationship with the kings of Spain. To begin with, it was built by order of the Catholic Monarchs and throughout history it became a place of spiritual retreat for several monarchs. Furthermore, for centuries it has been the scene of royal investitures in the absence of a cathedral and the wedding of Alfonso XIII was also celebrated here, for which the large staircase leading to its door was built in 1906.
Parque del Retiro

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One of the most visited and photographed parks in Madrid. The vegetable lung in the center of the city.
Puerta de Alcala

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If you doubt the most famous Gate in Madrid
Cibeles Fountain

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Surrounded by the buildings of the Buenavista Palace (Army Headquarters), Linares Palace (Casa de América), Communications Palace (previously the headquarters of the Post Office and currently the Madrid City Council) and the Bank of Spain. The fountain represents the Roman goddess Cybele, symbol of the earth, agriculture and fertility, on a chariot pulled by two lions, the mythological characters Hippomenes and Atalanta. The goddess and the lions were sculpted in marble and the rest in stone. The sculpture of the goddess is the work of Francisco Gutiérrez. The two lions have been sculpted by the Frenchman Roberto Michel. The goddess is an icon for fans of the Real Madrid soccer team, since the titles of the Madrid team are celebrated there, as well as the successes of the Spanish soccer team.
Palacio de Cibeles

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Headquarters of the Madrid City Council
Banco de Espana

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The bank that protects the wealth of Spain
Gran Via

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Gran Vía is one of the main streets in the Spanish city of Madrid. It begins on Alcalá Street and ends in Plaza de España.
Templo de Debod

15 min

The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian building currently located in the Spanish city of Madrid. It is located west of the Plaza de España, next to Paseo del Pintor Rosales, on a hill where the Cuartel de la Montaña was located.
Jardines de Sabatini

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The Sabatini gardens are located in front of the north façade of the Royal Palace of Madrid, between Bailén street and San Vicente slope. They occupy an area of 2.66 hectares.
Centro Comercial Principe Pio

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Metro, bus and train station also currently converted into a shopping and convention center
Royal Palace of Madrid

5 min

Today the palace is used exclusively for receptions, ceremonies and official events since the kings of Spain reside in the Zarzuela Palace. The Royal Palace is also called the Eastern Palace. The construction of the Royal Palace began in 1738 and work continued for seventeen years. Shortly after its completion, in 1764, Charles III established his habitual residence there. The location of the palace was the same as that occupied by the Palace of the Austrias, destroyed by fire during Christmas Eve of 1734. The Palacio de Oriente is surrounded by the Campo del Moro gardens and the Sabatini gardens. The first, to the west, date from the Middle Ages; The latter were created in the 20th century and are in the north. Campo del Moro can be visited during the day.
Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena

5 min

The Almudena Cathedral is the most important religious building in Madrid. On June 15, 1993 it was consecrated by Pope John Paul II, becoming the first cathedral consecrated outside of Rome. The Almudena Cathedral Museum brings together dozens of objects that tell the history of the diocese of Madrid. In the twelve rooms that the museum has you will see everything from mosaics to episcopal shields and ornaments.
Plaza de la Villa

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The first square of the Town of Madrid. It has 3 unique buildings, each built in different centuries, the oldest in the 15th century.
Mercado San Miguel

5 min

The most popular market for "tapas" in Madrid