Items | Madrid Historic with an architect : Arabs, Austrias and Bourbons
Madrid Historic with an architect : Arabs, Austrias and Bourbons
(21) Reviews
Madrid
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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We propose that you learn more about the origins of the city from the urban, historical and architectural point of view since the arabs founded it at the end of the 9th century, following with the conquest of the city by Alfonso VI of Castilla in the 11th century or the moment when Felipe II decided to fix the capital in Madrid, in 1561. We will begin in front of the Royal Palace, reviewing its history since the Arabs built the Alcázar, the defensive castle when Madrid was founded till the moment Felipe V ordered to built the Royal Palace as we know today. From there, we will learn more about the history of the Cathedral and the the new Royal Collections Museum designed by Tuñón and Mansilla...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The visit led by a local architect who will give you the artistic historical context of the buildings, accompanied by plans and historical photos to understand the urban development of the city in each period.
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Pl. de Isabel II, 4
We will meet at the entrance of the Starbucks, left corner of the Royal Theater
Return
Plaza Mayor
Madrid Historic with an architect : Arabs, Austrias and Bourbons
(21) Reviews
Madrid
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We propose that you learn more about the origins of the city from the urban, historical and architectural point of view since the arabs founded it at the end of the 9th century, following with the conquest of the city by Alfonso VI of Castilla in the 11th century or the moment when Felipe II decided to fix the capital in Madrid, in 1561. We will begin in front of the Royal Palace, reviewing its history since the Arabs built the Alcázar, the defensive castle when Madrid was founded till the moment Felipe V ordered to built the Royal Palace as we know today. From there, we will learn more about the history of the Cathedral and the the new Royal Collections Museum designed by Tuñón and Mansilla...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The visit led by a local architect who will give you the artistic historical context of the buildings, accompanied by plans and historical photos to understand the urban development of the city in each period.
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Pl. de Isabel II, 4
We will meet at the entrance of the Starbucks, left corner of the Royal Theater
Return
Plaza Mayor
Itinerary
1
Teatro Real
We will enjoy the building, reviewing the history of the Opeara Theater
10 minutes
2
Plaza de Oriente
We will learn the urban development of the Square from the arabs till today,
10 minutes
3
Royal Palace of Madrid
We will admire every facade and we will explain you the different architects and kings that they were involved in this project,. We will not include the visit of the interior.
10 minutes
4
Plaza de Ramales
We wil see the ruins of the Church of San Juan, where the painter Velazquez was buried and the Church of Santiago.
10 minutes
5
Real Iglesia Parroquial de Santiago y San Juan Bautista
Church in honor of the apostle Santiago
5 minutes
6
Church of St. Nicholas of the Servitas (San Nicolas de las Servitas)
We will visit the oldest church in Madrid with a mudejar tower full of horseshoes arches.
5 minutes
7
Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena
From a seaview, we will explain you the history of the Cathedral of La Almudena
5 minutes
8
Arab Wall
We will enjoy the only rests we have of the old Arab Walls built in the 9th century,
10 minutes
9
Plaza de la Villa
We will visit the old City Hall and the building that surrounds the square, as Casa de Cisneros and Casa de los Lujanes.
10 minutes
10
Mercado San Miguel
We will stop in the only market with the structure mad of steel we have in Madrid, where you can have a drink and eat tapas.
10 minutes
11
Plaza Mayor
We will finish in the social and comercial center of the city for the last 400 yeats of this example of square from Castilla.
10 minutes
12
Puerta del Sol
We will finish in the Kilometer 0 at Puerta del Sol
