Madrid 3-Hour Walking Tour from the Temple of Debod to Retiro Park

From the Temple of Debod to Retiro Park,
cross Madrid on foot

Starting at the Cervantes Monument in Plaza de España, explore central Madrid on foot from one end to the other for about 3 hours. A guide fluent in Spanish and English shares Madrid's history and culture, its people and fascinating stories. First, learn why there is an Egyptian temple, the Temple of Debod, in the heart of Madrid and get a short introduction to the places you will see on the tour.

Pass the Royal Palace and the old town to Plaza Mayor

Pass the Royal Palace, the official residence of the royal family, and hear about the palace, Almudena Cathedral, the Royal Theatre and a statue that Galileo Galilei himself helped create. Then stroll through Madrid de los Austrias, passing the foundations of the old Almudena and Calle del Codo, often walked by the writer Quevedo, until you reach Plaza Mayor. Once a market, Plaza Mayor has more than four centuries of history, with memories of fires and war, and is also home to a restaurant known as the oldest in the world.

Pass Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía on the way to Retiro Park

After arriving at Puerta del Sol, the heart of Madrid, you go in and out of Gran Vía, Madrid's main avenue, through several streets. Along Calle de Alcalá, you pass the Fine Arts Circle, the Bank of Spain, the Cibeles Fountain and Cibeles Palace, and the Puerta de Alcalá before reaching Retiro Park. The tour ends in the park with views of the pond, the Crystal Palace and the 'Fallen Angel' statue.

※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.