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Monumental Madrid Free Walking Tour – Bourbon Madrid

Discover the Madrid of grand avenues, palaces, monumental fountains and the legacy of the Bourbon kings, in a walk full of history, art and spectacular photos.

2hES, EN4.8 (890)

“The Bourbon Madrid: Grand Boulevards, Palaces and Monumental Fountains”

Tour Description

This free tour explores the most monumental Madrid, the one born in the 18th century with the arrival of the Bourbons and consolidated with boulevards, spectacular fountains and buildings that are today icons of the city. You will walk along the classic axis connecting Puerta del Sol, Congress, Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Gran Vía and Puerta de Alcalá, while your guide tells you how Madrid reinvented itself to become a modern and elegant capital.

We will talk about Carlos III, 'the best mayor of Madrid', the Enlightenment, how the great museums of the Art Triangle were born and the symbols hidden in every fountain and façade. It's the perfect tour if you like architecture, great photos and understanding why everyone says that from Madrid... to heaven!

Highlights

Puerta del Sol – The heart of the city and the starting point of the new Bourbon Madrid

Congress of Deputies – The building where Spanish politics is decided, presided over by lions and many historical anecdotes

Paseo del Prado and Art Triangle – Enlightened boulevard designed by the Bourbons for science, art and strolling

Neptune Fountain and Cibeles Fountain – Two of Madrid's most famous fountains, stage for celebrations and mythological symbols

Madrid City Hall and Plaza de Cibeles – Classic Madrid postcard with one of the most elegant buildings in the city

Alcalá Street and Bank of Spain – Monumental architecture and one of the most recognizable corners of the capital

Puerta de Alcalá – Former royal entrance gate and one of the great symbols of Bourbon urban planning

Retiro Park – The great historic park where monumental Madrid becomes green and relaxed

Why Book This Tour

See 'postcard Madrid': fountains, squares and iconic buildings in just 2-2.5 hours

Understand how the Bourbons transformed Madrid: enlightened urbanism, art and politics

Perfect to complement the Habsburg Madrid tour: first the old, then the monumental

Many stops for spectacular photos at the city's most recognizable locations

Book your spot and join our Madrid Monumental Free Walking Tour to walk the Bourbon boulevards, discover legendary fountains and capture some of the most iconic views in the city.

Practical Information

Duration

2 hours

Meeting Point

Plaza Mayor, next to the Felipe III statue

Languages

ES, EN

Groups

Small, intimate groups

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