Discover the historical heart of Madrid's green oasis! The Parque del Buen Retiro, a cherished urban park, holds centuries of stories within its landscape.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local expert guide
A thoroughly constructed-narrative
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Puerta De Alcalá - Retiro
Puerta de Alcalá, next to Puerta Real. Look for the yellow umbrella!
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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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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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please note that booking this tour you will be joining our general pay as you wish tour (tour in which it is up to the guest how to reward his or her guide). In this case the amount you pay covers the reservation fee and the guide's payment.
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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Discover the historical heart of Madrid's green oasis! The Parque del Buen Retiro, a cherished urban park, holds centuries of stories within its landscape.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local expert guide
A thoroughly constructed-narrative
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Puerta De Alcalá - Retiro
Puerta de Alcalá, next to Puerta Real. Look for the yellow umbrella!
Return
Itinerary
1
Monumento a Alfonso XII
The Monument to Alfonso XII is an impressive statue located by the lake in El Retiro Park, Madrid. Built in the early 20th century, it is a popular spot for both locals and visitors to relax, take photos, and enjoy boat rides on the adjacent pond.
30 minutes
2
Palacio de Cristal
The Crystal Palace in Retiro Park is a stunning glass and iron pavilion built in 1887 to host an exhibition of Philippine plants. Today, it belongs to the Reina Sofía Museum and is used for contemporary art exhibitions, while also being one of the park’s most iconic and photogenic landmarks.
15 minutes
3
Parterre del Retiro
The Parterre Garden in Retiro is a beautifully designed French-style garden featuring symmetrical flowerbeds, elegant sculptures, and one of Madrid’s oldest trees, a Mexican conifer planted in the 17th century.
15 minutes
4
Fountain of the Fallen Angel
The Fallen Angel Fountain in Retiro Park is a striking bronze statue by Ricardo Bellver. Standing at 666 meters above sea level, it has become one of the park’s most intriguing and symbolic landmarks.
30 minutes
5
Great Pond of El Retiro
The Great Pond in Retiro Park, built in the 17th century, was originally used for mock naval battles and royal water shows. Today, it’s one of the park’s most popular spots, where visitors can rent rowboats and enjoy beautiful views of the Monument to Alfonso XII.
