Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Community of Madrid, Spain

Enjoy a 3 hours Segway Tour with us The tour starts from the Plaza San Miguel, just in front of the most popular market in Madrid Then it goes on exploring the most important places in the City Center, like Plaza de la Villa, one of the oldest square with its incredible buildings. The oldest one, La torre de los Lujanes, it was the residence of the famous music composer Federico Chueca. Afterwards, The Plaza de Armeria is our next destination. The Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral! On the way to the Egyptian Templo de Debod we get the Orient Square and the Sabatini Garden, the last one it is pretty similar to the Versailles Garden in Paris. One of our last destinations are Literary quarter and Retiro Park

Inclusions: Local guide, Use of helmet

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

We propose you learning something else about Gran Vía and surroundings from the urban, historical and architectural point of view since it was conceived more than 100 years ago until its recent last reform. We will start on the rooftop of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, projected by Antonio Palacios, where you will enjoy the best views of the city. Likewise, we will know the history of other buildings such as the new headquarters of the City Council or the Cervantes Institute, Torres Blancas or Colón Towers. After going down the impressive staircase of the Círculo de Bellas Artes and visiting the building inside, we will start walking the first stretch of Gran Vía, stopping at Loewe, the luxury brand where Ava Gardner bought his exclusive bags before going to celebrate the premiere of his films at Museo Chicote with a cocktail together with bullfighters like Luis Miguel Dominguín, as Almodovar has done later in the 80`s. We will visit the Telefónica Building, the first Madrid skyscraper, whose cultural Foundation we will access together. We will continue the journey through the second section of Gran Vía, knowing the old Paris-Madrid Mall, the first luxury shopping center in Madrid. Later we will remember the missing Hotel Florida in Callao where Ernest Hemingway shared nights with international correspondents covering the Spanish Civil War. From here you will enjoy the views of the third section of Gran Vía with its cinemas and musical theaters that we will walk together to Plaza de España where we will finish at the last rooftop. A secret corner where we will have a drink while I tell you the project that will change this square with the Casa de Campo, Sabatini Gardens and the Royal Palace in the background. Other things to note Access to the first rooftop is not included (+5€/pax). It is offered as an option to finish the tour on the rooftop of the new Hotel Riu Plaza de España on the 27th floor with amazing views. Access MON-FRI +5€/pax till 6pm (no queue) +10€/pax from 6pm (queue of 20-30min). SAT-SUN +10€ ALL DAY (queues in the afternoon-evening) I offer other rooftops at the end of the architous without paying an entrance. The acces to all the rest of the buildings is included. You can have something to drink on the rooftops where we will stop at the beginning or at the end of the architour as an option.

Inclusions: Fundación Telefónica entrance

Exclusions: Circulo de Bellas Artes rooftop+building entrance 5€, Option to finish Rooftop Riu Plaza España Hotel 11-17H + € 5 Sat-Sun + € 10 all day

Best way to ride the streets in Madrid specialy if you dont have enough time to walk all the pedestrian streets.Defenitly the best tour in Madrid.

Inclusions: use of tuk tuk and guided tour, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: tips

Private skip the line tour of one of the best art museum in Spain. Our expert tour guide will meet you in front of the museum and show you the most emblematic art works of museum. See the ‘Garden of Earthly Delights’ painted by Bosch in the 15th century. Head to the ‘ Descent from the Cross by Rogier Van der Weyden. Get immersed with Fra Angelico, Tintoretto, El Greco. Velazquez, Rubens and last but the least ‘Goya’. Know not only the historical details but the lesser known facts about the painters themselves.

Inclusions: SKIP THE LINE PRIVATE TOUR of the Prado museum.

Exclusions: Tips etc.

A route through the most popular history of Madrid: its taverns. Bars with more than 100 and 200 years of age, which are the living history of the city. Some have seen the kings eat and drink there, writers and others of the lower classes also. Between us, we will discover some of the most rooted traditions of our city. The anecdotes, the way of life of the people and the innumerable things that their walls have seen. Of course, we can stop to try a wine or beer of some of them! With the oldest restaurant in the world and an unequalled tradition in the world of bars, without doubt, Madrid is a city that you must get to know from the point of view of its illustrious taverns and restaurants. *The route may vary depending on the starting time and other circumstances and you will not always enter all the venues. Although the structure of the tour is always the same, we recommend choosing 11.00 as the starting time.

Inclusions: One drink and one "tapa" are included in the first and the last tavern. So, Two drinks and two "tapas" per person in total.

Exclusions: Private transportation

Join our art tour and visit two of the world's most important museums, featuring the finest works of art by the world's most renowned artists: Velasquez, Goya, Rubens, Raphael, Salvador Dali, Titian, Joan Miro and Pablo Picasso. The tour will begin at the Prado Museum, which is known as the world's finest classical art museum, with thousands of works of art in changing exhibitions. Among the variety of exhibition halls, we will glimpse in the painting’s collections of the kings of Spain, which reflect their artistic taste throughout history and the political circumstances that led to their acquisition. The second part of the tour will take place at the Museum of Modern Art, Reina Sofia, where we will see works from early modernism, contemporary art, painting, sculpture and of course the diamond in the crown - Picasso's "Guernica" which describes the destruction and horrors that Spain suffered during the Civil War.

Inclusions: Tickets to museum the prado, Tickets to museum reina sofia

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Explore the origins of Madrid on this 3-hour walking tour, and learn the history of the Spanish capital from its foundation by the Muslims to the arrival of the Bourbon Dynasty. Discover the narrow streets of the Old Town and hear fascinating stories about Madrid history, in lieu of boring facts and figures. Marvel at the majestic Royal Palace of Madrid.

Inclusions: Local guide, Local taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Get ready for Spanish food and Spanish history to come to life. As you weave between century-old tapas bars, historic plazas and mystery-filled streets, you’ll learn how the story of Madrid is as much a story of kings and wars as it is one of garlic shrimp and crusty bread. This is a classic tapas crawl in the classic style, which means that no tapas bar is ever too crowded—there’s always room for a few more! - Discover the real Madrid, including a 45-minute walking history tour of the city center. - Enjoy classic tapas in the classic style: standing elbow to elbow in bars packed with locals! - Touch history in century-old tapas bars and taste secret family recipes. - Learn what the locals drink—and why it's better than sangria! - Try the foods that shaped Madrid and learn how history has shaped the food we eat today.

Inclusions: Small-group tour (maximum 10 guests), Food tastings (enough for a full dinner), Wine tastings (5 glasses of local wine and drinks), Expert local culinary guide, Our Devouring Madrid guide, packed with all our favorite places to eat and drink in the city, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Gratuities

Experience driving a segway through one of Europe´s largest urban parks with an expert guide.You will discover incredible places and learn of legends and curiosities in contact with nature. You will see riparian forest, pine trees, medicinal herbs, a lake, etc. You will discover trenches built during the Civil War and other constructions such as the beautiful Serpents Bridge. Enjoy the greenest tour in Madrid with your Eco-friendly segway!!!

Inclusions: Local guide, Use of helmet

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

The historic tour in Vintage is a different experience because it takes place in a unique car in the world, designed to give the customer a service that is at the maximum care, full of comfort and glamor. The explanations during the tour provide interesting information and anecdotes that will make the tour more enjoyable. The customer can choose between carrying the unpacked car or carrying the transparent hood closed.

Inclusions: Private transportation, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

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