About Activity
You will know inside the old Post Office building and discover the secrets it houses inside. You will be amazed by the views from its roof from where you will have a beautiful view of Madrid and the Gran Vía, the oldest street in Madrid. The guide will accompany you from this Palace in the main artery of Madrid to the Parque del Retiro, where you will escape from the bustle of the city entering your gardens. Enjoy a haven of peace and tranquility in the center of the Spanish capital and know the importance of this place during the years in the history of Madrid. During your walk the guide will discover different sculptures, fountains and magical places that only locals know.
Includes
- Access to the roof of the Cibeles Palace
- Private professional guide
Departure Point
- The guide will be waiting at the main entrance of the Cibeles Palace with a sign of Amigo Tours, please be at least 10 minutes before the start time of the tour.
Return
- When the tour ends on foot you can stay in the Park and explore it on your own or rest in one of its corners.
Stop At: Palacio De Cibeles Admission Ticket:
Tickets are included You will start the walking tour with a visit to the Cibeles Palace. This beautiful building, located at the intersection of Paseo del Prado with Calle Alcalá, was built in what were then the Gardens of Buen Retiro. You will enter with the guide to know its interior.
Stop At: Admission Ticket:
Tickets are included You will have free time to admire the wonderful views that can be admired of the city of Madrid from this viewpoint.
Stop At: Cibeles Fountain This beautiful fountain is located next to the palace and is a symbol of Madrid and the fans of the Real Madrid Football Club, since all the important victories of the team are celebrated here.
Stop At: Parque Del Retiro In the seventeenth century the Count-Duke of Olivares, devised a space for recreation of the king and his court, giving rise to the Gardens of the Good Retreat. In 1868 it became a municipal park and since then elements have been added to its heritage. The guide will show you and explain the historical context behind the park's most prominent attractions
Stop At: Fuente De Los Galapagos This fountain is a monument of the city of Madrid, since it was formerly placed on the Gran Vía in Madrid, and it is understood that it was built to commemorate various events of Queen Elizabeth II.
Stop At: Monumento A Alfonso Xii This monument is a symbolic set of sculptures of the Retiro Park, as it crowns the large pond in the park where you can take little boats to navigate the water.
Stop At: Estanque Grande Del Retiro He was commanded to build by Philip IV to recreate naval battles in him.
Stop At: Palacio De Velazquez The Velázquez Palace is located in the Retiro Park. It was built between 1881 and 1883 for the celebration of the National Mining Exhibition, held in the city between the months of May and November 1883.
Stop At: Palacio De Cristal This beautiful building that resembles a greenhouse is part of the Prado Museum and sometimes exhibitions of contemporary art are held inside.
Stop At: Fuente Del Angel Caido Discover the symbology that hides this statue and why it is located 666 meters above sea level
Public transportation options are available nearby Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Suitable for all physical fitness levels Operated by Amigo Tours Spain For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Sofia was an excellent guide; friendly, considerate of our needs, and knowledgeable. Our meeting point did not coincide with the address given on the voucher. We used the “message tour company” option and received no help. We also made a phone call to Viator who claimed they had no contact information for our tour company or guide. We paid Viator and they did not help us. We wandered around until we found Sophia. She denied receiving information that we were lost. On all other tours we had in Madrid, the tour guide contacted us the previous day and supplied their personal phone number.
