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Spend 3 hours exploring Retiro Park, Madrid's most beloved park, on foot with an expert guide. Starting from the historic Puerta de Felipe IV, you'll see iconic sights such as the Artichoke Fountain, the Fountain of the Fallen Angel, the Monument to Alfonso XII and the Crystal Palace. Your guide shares the stories behind each place, from royal commissions to little-known legends. What sets this tour apart is that it also visits quiet spots most visitors miss, such as the Herrero Palacios Garden and the Cecilio Rodríguez Gardens.
This is a 3-hour guided walking tour around Retiro Park. Your guide explains the park's history, architecture and cultural significance, and also shares the secrets and legends behind each landmark. Along lush gardens and shady paths, you can also admire centuries-old trees and monuments.
Starting at Puerta de Felipe IV, you'll visit Plaza Parterre, the Fuente de los Galápagos, Puerta Real (the Royal Gate) and the Fuente de las Cuatro Gracias in turn. You'll spend about 15 minutes at each spot listening to your guide.
Passing the Casa de Vacas Cultural Centre and Puerta de Madrid, you'll head to the Montaña Artificial and the Casita del Pescador. Then you'll explore the Monument to Martínez Campos and the lakeside Monument to Alfonso XII while learning about the park's history.
After visiting the Herrero Palacios Garden, which few tourists find, you'll take a 15-minute break. Passing the Fountain of the Fallen Angel and the Bosque del Recuerdo, the tour ends at the Crystal Palace, built of glass and iron.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Puerta de Felipe IV
C. de Felipe IV, 6, Retiro, 28014 Madrid
Meeting point directions:
Retiro Park is very large. Please come exactly to Puerta de Felipe IV so you don't get lost. Your guide will be waiting with a pink umbrella. Please be sure to provide a reachable phone number when booking so the guide can contact you.
Puerta de Felipe IV, C. de Felipe IV, 6, Retiro, 28014 Madrid