Madrid Retiro Park Tour

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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Experience Highlights

Discover Madrid's oldest park with a guided tour of about an hour and a half that will take you through its most emblematic spots. During the walk, you'll cross the pond with the monument to Alfonso XII, contemplate the elegance of the Crystal Palace and admire the imposing Puerta de Alcalá, all in a setting full of history and greenery.

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

Depending on availability and the option you choose when booking, you can choose to do the tour in Spanish, English or even a private tour in the language of your choice during the last step of the booking process.

And because it's an outdoor activity, you'll enjoy Madrid's pleasant climate as you walk among centuries-old trees, sculptures, fountains and lakes.

  • Walk through Madrid's oldest park and admire its most iconic sites in just an hour and a half.
  • Learn about local plant and animal life
  • Enjoy an outdoor activity, perfect for getting to know the nature, culture and history of the capital.

What’s included

  • Expert guide
  • Walking tour of the Retiro Park of about 90 minutes

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Step by Step

The guided walking tour of the Retiro Park lasts about an hour and a half and starts from the Plaza de la Independencia, opposite the Puerta de Alcalá. Take a close look at the two façades, as they are not identical: King Carlos III unknowingly commissioned two different designs and the architect united them into a single monumental piece.

Just a few steps away you will find the entrance to the park, where the local guide, an expert in every corner and anecdote, will accompany you to discover the secrets of this immense garden, once the private preserve of kings, which became a public park in 1868.

  • Monument to Alfonso XII: a work influenced by monuments in Berlin and Rome.
  • Estanque Grande del Retiro: formerly used for shows and mock naval battles.
  • Palacio de Cristal: a unique exhibition space designed in 1887 that will surprise you with its romantic atmosphere.
  • Fountain of the Fallen Angel, Music Pavilion and Rose Garden of Cecilio Rodríguez

This itinerary offers you a complete overview of the Retiro, an essential part of any visit to Madrid. Your guide will tell you the story behind every detail, from the anecdotes of the royal court to the contemporary exhibitions on display today in this green oasis in the heart of the city. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in its unique atmosphere and enjoy every step of the way.

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4.8
· 765 Reviews
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    W.
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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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    G.
    4
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    Each stop is magical. The landscapes and vegetation are beautiful.
  • B
    B.
    5
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    I had been here before but on my own. Since 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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    A.
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    All these places transmit a lot of calm and tranquility. The area in general is very pleasant and full of nature.
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