Madrid Retiro Park Tour

Name: Madrid Retiro Park Tour
Brand: Hellotickets
SKU: HTProd42071
Price: 8 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (765 reviews)

4.8

(765 Reviews)

About this activity

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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

This activity has EXCEPTIONAL reviews

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Guide: English, Spanish

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Experience Highlights

Discover Madrid’s oldest park on a guided tour lasting approximately an hour and a half, which will take you around its most iconic spots. During the walk, you’ll cross the pond featuring the monument to Alfonso XII, take in the elegance of the Crystal Palace and admire the imposing Puerta de Alcalá, all set in surroundings steeped in history and lush greenery.

The starting point is the Puerta de la Independencia in the Retiro, in Plaza de la Independencia. An expert guide will be waiting for you there to accompany you throughout the tour.

Depending on availability and the option you choose when booking, you can opt for a tour in Spanish, English or even a private tour in the language of your choice, which you can select during the final step of the booking process.

What’s more, as this is an outdoor activity, you’ll enjoy Madrid’s pleasant climate whilst strolling amongst centuries-old trees, sculptures, fountains and lakes.

Explore Madrid’s oldest park and admire its most iconic spots in just an hour and a half.
Learn about the local flora and fauna
Enjoy an outdoor activity, perfect for discovering the nature, culture and history of the capital.

What’s included

Expert guide
A walking tour of the Retiro Park lasting approximately 90 minutes

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Step by Step

The guided walking tour of Retiro Park lasts approximately an hour and a half and sets off from Plaza de la Independencia, opposite the Puerta de Alcalá. Take a close look at its two façades, as they are not identical: King Charles III, without realising it, commissioned two different designs, and the architect combined them into a single monumental structure.

Just a few steps away you’ll find the park entrance, where the local guide – an expert on every nook and cranny and every anecdote – will accompany you as you discover the secrets of this immense garden, formerly a private reserve for kings, which became a public park in 1868.

Monument to Alfonso XII: a work influenced by monuments in Berlin and Rome
The Great Pond in the Retiro: formerly used for performances and mock naval battles
Crystal Palace: a unique exhibition space designed in 1887 that will surprise you with its romantic atmosphere
The Fallen Angel Fountain, the Bandstand and the Rose Garden by Cecilio Rodríguez

This tour offers a comprehensive overview of the Retiro, an essential stop on any visit to Madrid. The guide will tell you the story behind every detail, from anecdotes about the royal court to the contemporary exhibitions currently on display in this green oasis at the heart of the city. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in its unique atmosphere and enjoy every step of the way.

Reviews

4.8

· 765 Reviews

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Our guide was very professional, she was very considerate of the group as we ranged from children to seniors. She was very easy to explain every detail.
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Every stop is magical. The landscapes and vegetation are beautiful.
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5
I had been here before but on my own. As I didn't have a guide I didn't have much idea of what was going on and this time it was totally different. Highly recommended.
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5
All these places convey a lot of calm and tranquillity. The area in general is very pleasant and full of nature.

Other Things You Should Know

You must be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the start of the activity
It is not wheelchair accessible but is accessible with pushchairs
The meeting point is at the Puerta de la Independencia, in the Plaza de la Independencia. We recommend checking the details on the voucher you will receive by email when you make your booking.