Retiro Park Guided Walking Tour
Tour Details
We'll meet at the Puerta de la Independencia entrance to Retiro Park, right across from the iconic Puerta de Alcalá.
We'll kick off our guided tour of Retiro Park with a stroll to the famous Retiro Pond, presided over by the monument to Alfonso XII. Here, among other stories, we'll tell you about the hobbies of King Philip IV, who ordered the construction of this lake in what was then known as the Buen Retiro.
After hearing more fascinating stories about the park, we'll admire the outside of its 2 palaces: the Velázquez Palace and the iconic Crystal Palace, originally designed as a greenhouse.
We'll wrap up this guided tour of Retiro by admiring more of its gems, like the Parterre. In one of the park's most popular corners, we'll wander along its perfectly lined paths, admire its neatly trimmed hedges, and see cypress trees clipped into whimsical shapes.
After 1.5 hours, we'll wrap up the tour by the Parterre, and from there, you're free to explore your favorite parts of the park on your own.
Tour Options
- Retiro Park Tour (1.5 hours): If you choose this option, we'll take the guided tour of the park as described in the itinerary above.
- Retiro Park + Royal Palace Tour (3.5 hours): If you choose this option, after visiting Retiro, we'll meet up again in the afternoon in Plaza de Isabel II to head inside the Royal Palace, the former residence of Spain's Bourbon monarchs.
- Retiro Park + Prado Museum Tour (3.5 hours): If you choose this option, after visiting Retiro, we'll meet on Calle Felipe IV, next to the Goya statue, at the agreed time. We'll head inside this famous art museum to discover the works it houses. Keep in mind that, depending on availability, the guided tour of the Prado Museum may take place at midday or in the afternoon.
More Information
Duration
1h 30m - 3h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Admission ticket to the Royal Palace (depending on selection)
Admission ticket to the Prado Museum (depending on selection)
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 conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
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.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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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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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Depending on the date, time, or language selected, this tour may be offered by different local suppliers: Ibe Tours Corporate name: Iberian Events S.L Registered Office: Calle Ruiz Perelló, 12, Madrid, Spain Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): B87874608 Contact information Email: reservas@ibetours.com Phone: +34910212881 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws. Madzguia Corporate name: Rubén Rodríguez Rubio Registered Office: Calle Emilio Martín Encinas, 8, PO5 Puerta 4, Coslada, Spain Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 49228823Z Contact information Email: madzguia@gmail.com Phone: +34 646 152 230 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
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