What You Will Do
We will visit some well known sites and also hidden gems.
As a driving force and mirror and of the history, culture and art of Spain but also of Europe, along the tour the past will come to life. From the Muslim influence to the austere North European of the Habsburg and the glamour of the Bourbons, the city is an enthralling mix of cultures.
You will discover how a fort of the IX century became the capital of an Empire. In Madrid great stories arise in every corner. This is the city that governed half of America and large areas of the world, produced some of the best artists and writers of all time but also struggled with crime, a Napoleon invasion and a Civil War.
My goal is that at the end of the tour you will see some of the most beautiful and meaningful sites and understand their deep meaning. Madrid is the result of a series of unexpected events, conquests, successes and contradictions that create a unique urbanism, heritage and culture with great impact in Western culture.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
At the end of Calle Cuchilleros, corner with Latoneros and Tintoreros. A small sqaire in front of Cafestic. We will meet in the big cross at the center.
1
Plaza Mayor
10 minutes
The center of the "Madrid de los Austrias", when Madrid became the center of an Empire, the history of the square begins in the XII century when it became the maket place. This is a place that has seen not only all the history of Madrid but also of Spain full of fascnating and some times funny stories.
2
Royal Palace of Madrid
10 minutes
As the biggest Royal Palace on Europe with its 3412 rooms, this master piece of the XVIII century transports us to the times of the Borbones, a French dinasty that changed completely the face of Madrid.
3
La Latina
10 minutes
In the heart of the old Middle Age city, La Latina reflects the history of the city with the palace used by Isabel La Católica or Charles V. Today is a great place to eat, have drinks in a terrace or just visit.
4
Plaza de la Villa
10 minutes
The old center of the Middle Age Madrid reflects the evolution of it's architecture, from the Mudejar Casa Lujanes to the Plateresco of Palacio Cisneros to the Habsburg Casa de la Villa.
5
Monasterio Del Corpus Christi
10 minutes
Don't miss the great cookies of the nuns!
6
Mercado San Miguel
5 minutes
Uno de los pocos ejemplos de la "arquitectura del hierro" en Madrid y ligar popular para tapas.
7
Monument to Felipe IV
5 minutes
Discover how Galileo Galilei made this statue possible
8
Calle de Bailen
5 minutes
A beautiful viaduct with a tragic background
9
Parque Emir Mohamed I
10 minutes
We will se the old muslim wall
10
Jardin del Principe de Anglona
7 minutes
A beautiful garden of the late XVIII century
11
Plaza de la Cruz Verde
5 minutes
The old sqaure where happened the Inquisition trials
12
Catedral de la Almudena
5 minutes
The recent but meaningful Cathedral of Madrid
13
Plaza de los Carros Madrid
7 minutes
The "taxi" area of the MIddle Age city and a very enlighting map
14
Museo de San Isidro
5 minutes
Discover the lengend of San Isidro and a very nice museum about the early history of Madrid
15
Calle De La Cava Baja
5 minutes
The street of the best traditional restaurants in Madrid
16
Plaza de Ramales
6 minutes
Why Napoleon was the designer of the urban center of Madrid?
17
Plaza de la Paja
7 minutes
We will see the Palace of Vargas, home for some months of the Empero Charles V
18
Church of St. Nicholas of the Servitas (San Nicolas de las Servitas)
5 minutes
The oldest building of Madrid!
19
Plaza de Oriente
7 minutes
A Napoleon squares with statues of the old Spanish kings
20
Calle De Codo
5 minutes
Why this is called "steert of the elbow"?
21
Plaza De Puerta Cerrada
6 minutes
The olf entrance to the middle age city
22
Iglesia de San Pedro El Viejo
5 minutes
A mudejar tower from the XIV century
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