Retiro Park Guided Walking Tour
Retiro Park Guided Walking Tour
At the scheduled time, you'll meet your guide at the Puerta de Independencia in Retiro Park, which is located opposite the famous Puerta de Alcala.
You'll stroll amongst the luscious trees and manicured lawns of the park, reaching the iconic Retiro Pond or Estanque, overlooked by the impressive monument to Alfonso XII. Hear all about the history of the park and its development under the reign of Felipe IV.
Admire the architecture of the Palacio de Velazquez, a neoclassical red-brick and tile exhibition hall, and the Crystal Palace, originally built as a greenhouse and now used for art exhibitions as well.
To finish your guided walking tour of the Retiro, you'll stop at a few of the park's other gems, such as the Parterre. As we explore the perfect paths of this popular part of the park, we'll admire the straightness of its trimmed hedges and see the shadows of cypress trees moulded into whimsical shapes.
After a tour of 1.5 hours, we'll end up next to the Parterre. From there, you can visit the areas of the park that you liked the most on your own.
Retiro Guided Tour + Royal Palace (3 hours 30 minutes)
With this option, after visiting El Retiro, we'll meet again at 12:30 pm at Plaza Isabel II to enter the Royal Palace, the former residence of the Spanish royal family, which is still open to visitors.
Admire the beautiful white Baroque-Classicist building and its impressive surroundings. You'll visit the different royal chambers and learn about the lives of those who lived there through the majestic decorations and furnishings. This activity will finish at around 2:30 pm.
Retiro Guided Tour + Prado Museum (3 hours 30 minutes)
If you choose this option, after visiting El Retiro at 10 am we'll meet again at 4:30 pm in front of the Prado Museum. We'll venture into this renowned art gallery to discover all the beauty and history of art that it houses inside. This tour will end at approximately 6:30 pm.
More Information
Duration
1h 30m - 4h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English speaking guide
Admission ticket to the Royal Palace (optional)
Admission ticket to the Prado Museum (optional)
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Ibe Tours
Corporate name: Iberian Events S.L
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Free cancellation
Puerta de la Independencia at El Retiro, in front of the Puerta de Alcalá
