Private tour to the Cibeles Palace and the Retiro Park
Private tour to the Cibeles Palace and the Retiro Park
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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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Palacio de Cibeles
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedYou 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.Palacio de Cibeles Viewpoint
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedYou will have free time to admire the wonderful views that can be admired of the city of Madrid from this viewpoint.Cibeles Fountain(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThis 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
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIn 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 attractionsFuente de los Galapagos(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThis 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(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThis 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
Admission Ticket FreeHe was commanded to build by Philip IV to recreate naval battles in him.Palacio de Velazquez(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe 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
Admission Ticket FreeThis 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
Admission Ticket FreeDiscover the symbology that hides this statue and why it is located 666 meters above sea level
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Amigo Tours Spain