Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park
by Tours Madrid | TOURSTILLA
Choose from 5 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€2.99Overview
This walking tour in Madrid lasts about two and a half hours and covers the route from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park. A local guide meets the group at Puerta del Sol and leads the tour through key spots in the city. The walk includes stops at Calle de Alcala where the Four Seasons hotel is located, the often-photographed Edificio Metropolis, and Gran Via, known as the city's main street for art, leisure, and dining. The tour continues to the Instituto Cervantes, the official Spanish language institute, then to the Circulo De Bellas Artes with its terraces offering city views. Next is Banco de España, noted for its vault and history. The route includes the Cibeles Fountain, a symbol of Madrid, followed by the Palacio de Cibeles, the city council's headquarters with a viewing terrace. Further stops are Puerta de Alcala, a significant royal gate, and finally, the tour ends at Parque del Retiro, Madrid's central park. Printed materials and teaching tools are provided throughout the walk. After the tour, guests receive a link for personalized recommendations about things to do in Madrid. The guide’s fee is paid at the end based on guest satisfaction. No entrance fees are required, and food or drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Puerta del Sol
The guide meets the group at this central Madrid square to begin the walking tour.
5 min
Calle de Alcala
Stop for about ten minutes to see the Four Seasons hotel and its notable features.
10 min
Edificio Metropolis
Pause for ten minutes at Madrid’s most photographed building.
10 min
Gran Via
Spend fifteen minutes on this main street known for art venues, entertainment, and restaurants.
15 min
Instituto Cervantes
A five-minute stop at the official institute responsible for Spanish language promotion.
5 min
Circulo De Bellas Artes
Ten minutes at this cultural center with terraces offering panoramic views of Madrid.
10 min
Banco de Espana
A five-minute stop to learn about the bank’s vault and the history behind the 'paper house' robbery.
5 min
Cibeles Fountain
Fifteen minutes to view and learn about this important symbol for Madrid residents.
15 min
Palacio de Cibeles
Ten minutes admiring the architecture of this palace, home to the city council and a viewing terrace.
10 min
Puerta de Alcala
Fifteen minutes at this royal gate, one of Madrid’s key monuments.
15 min
Parque del Retiro
The tour ends with a thirty-minute visit to Madrid’s central park, a green space known as the city’s 'small lung.'
30 min
Meeting point
located in the center of the Puerta del Sol square. Look for the YELLOW AND ORANGE bicolor umbrella. Reference #1: The only monument with a horse turns its gaze to us. Reference #2: Puerta del Sol, it is the only square with a giant sign of ¨Tio Pepe¨.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park
by Tours Madrid | TOURSTILLA
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€2.99Overview
This walking tour in Madrid lasts about two and a half hours and covers the route from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park. A local guide meets the group at Puerta del Sol and leads the tour through key spots in the city. The walk includes stops at Calle de Alcala where the Four Seasons hotel is located, the often-photographed Edificio Metropolis, and Gran Via, known as the city's main street for art, leisure, and dining. The tour continues to the Instituto Cervantes, the official Spanish language institute, then to the Circulo De Bellas Artes with its terraces offering city views. Next is Banco de España, noted for its vault and history. The route includes the Cibeles Fountain, a symbol of Madrid, followed by the Palacio de Cibeles, the city council's headquarters with a viewing terrace. Further stops are Puerta de Alcala, a significant royal gate, and finally, the tour ends at Parque del Retiro, Madrid's central park. Printed materials and teaching tools are provided throughout the walk. After the tour, guests receive a link for personalized recommendations about things to do in Madrid. The guide’s fee is paid at the end based on guest satisfaction. No entrance fees are required, and food or drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Puerta del Sol
The guide meets the group at this central Madrid square to begin the walking tour.
5 min
Calle de Alcala
Stop for about ten minutes to see the Four Seasons hotel and its notable features.
10 min
Edificio Metropolis
Pause for ten minutes at Madrid’s most photographed building.
10 min
Gran Via
Spend fifteen minutes on this main street known for art venues, entertainment, and restaurants.
15 min
Instituto Cervantes
A five-minute stop at the official institute responsible for Spanish language promotion.
5 min
Circulo De Bellas Artes
Ten minutes at this cultural center with terraces offering panoramic views of Madrid.
10 min
Banco de Espana
A five-minute stop to learn about the bank’s vault and the history behind the 'paper house' robbery.
5 min
Cibeles Fountain
Fifteen minutes to view and learn about this important symbol for Madrid residents.
15 min
Palacio de Cibeles
Ten minutes admiring the architecture of this palace, home to the city council and a viewing terrace.
10 min
Puerta de Alcala
Fifteen minutes at this royal gate, one of Madrid’s key monuments.
15 min
Parque del Retiro
The tour ends with a thirty-minute visit to Madrid’s central park, a green space known as the city’s 'small lung.'
30 min
Meeting point
located in the center of the Puerta del Sol square. Look for the YELLOW AND ORANGE bicolor umbrella. Reference #1: The only monument with a horse turns its gaze to us. Reference #2: Puerta del Sol, it is the only square with a giant sign of ¨Tio Pepe¨.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.