Private tour to the Cibeles Palace and the Retiro Park

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About this activity

You will know inside the old Post Office building and discover the secrets it houses inside. You will be amazed by the views from its roof from where you will have a beautiful view of Madrid and the Gran Vía, the oldest street in Madrid. The guide will accompany you from this Palace in the main artery of Madrid to the Parque del Retiro, where you will escape from the bustle of the city entering your gardens. Enjoy a haven of peace and tranquility in the center of the Spanish capital and know the importance of this place during the years in the history of Madrid. During your walk the guide will discover different sculptures, fountains and magical places that only locals know.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Amigo Tours Spain

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Adults (3–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Access to the roof of the Cibeles Palace
Included: Private professional guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Transport

Itinerary

Palacio de Cibeles

45 min Admission included

You will start the walking tour with a visit to the Cibeles Palace. This beautiful building, located at the intersection of Paseo del Prado with Calle Alcalá, was built in what were then the Gardens of Buen Retiro. You will enter with the guide to know its interior.
Stop 2

20 min Admission included

You will have free time to admire the wonderful views that can be admired of the city of Madrid from this viewpoint.
Cibeles Fountain

Passing by

This beautiful fountain is located next to the palace and is a symbol of Madrid and the fans of the Real Madrid Football Club, since all the important victories of the team are celebrated here.
Parque del Retiro

one hour

In the seventeenth century the Count-Duke of Olivares, devised a space for recreation of the king and his court, giving rise to the Gardens of the Good Retreat. In 1868 it became a municipal park and since then elements have been added to its heritage. The guide will show you and explain the historical context behind the park's most prominent attractions
Fuente de los Galapagos

Passing by

This fountain is a monument of the city of Madrid, since it was formerly placed on the Gran Vía in Madrid, and it is understood that it was built to commemorate various events of Queen Elizabeth II.
Monumento A Alfonso XII

Passing by

This monument is a symbolic set of sculptures of the Retiro Park, as it crowns the large pond in the park where you can take little boats to navigate the water.
Estanque Grande del Retiro

He was commanded to build by Philip IV to recreate naval battles in him.
Palacio de Velazquez

Passing by

The Velázquez Palace is located in the Retiro Park. It was built between 1881 and 1883 for the celebration of the National Mining Exhibition, held in the city between the months of May and November 1883.
Palacio De Cristal

This beautiful building that resembles a greenhouse is part of the Prado Museum and sometimes exhibitions of contemporary art are held inside.
Fuente del Angel Caido

Discover the symbology that hides this statue and why it is located 666 meters above sea level

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The guide will be waiting at the main entrance of the Cibeles Palace with a sign of Amigo Tours, please be at least 10 minutes before the start time of the tour.