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Exclusive 3-Hour Guided Tour of El Retiro Park
Madrid, Spain, Europe
$30.02
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
El Retiro Park comes alive in a unique 3-hour guided tour that unveils its rich history and stunning architecture. Visit iconic landmarks such as the historic Puerta Felipe IV and the Crystal Palace while learning captivating stories about royal commissions and hidden secrets. Wander through picturesque plazas, admire ancient trees, and discover lesser known corners of this Madrid gem, perfect for history lovers and photography enthusiasts.
This immersive experience reveals the beauty, history, and hidden treasures of El Retiro Park like never before.
- 3 hour guided exploration of El Retiro Park's highlights
- Expert Tour guide
- Discover iconic landmarks and hidden secrets with an expert guide
- Ideal for history buffs and photography fans
- Stroll through serene green spaces and picturesque plazas
This immersive experience reveals the beauty, history, and hidden treasures of El Retiro Park like never before.
- 3 hour guided exploration of El Retiro Park's highlights
- Expert Tour guide
- Discover iconic landmarks and hidden secrets with an expert guide
- Ideal for history buffs and photography fans
- Stroll through serene green spaces and picturesque plazas
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Tour in English
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Expert Tour guide
- transportation to the meeting point is not included
Meeting point
The meeting point will be at the Monument to María Cristina de Borbón, C. de Felipe IV, 6, Retiro, 28014 Madrid.
Please provide a valid phone number, as the guide will contact you the night before.
Return details
The tour concludes at the beautiful Palacio de Cristal, where your guide will share insider tips on the best places to eat and drink in Madrid.
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Puerta de Felipe IVOne of the original gates of the gardens, dating back to the 1600s. It has been relocated as the park evolved and its size has changed. Provides access to the French style gardens of El Retiro.
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Home to one of the park’s most famous trees, the “Ahuehuete” or bald cypress, considered one of the oldest trees in the park and possibly in Madrid.
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Fuente de la Alcachofa MadridDates back to the 1700s and was part of Madrid’s urban renovation under Charles III, designed by renowned architect Ventura Rodríguez.
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Created to commemorate the birth of Queen Isabella II. Has been in El Retiro since the mid-1800s.
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Puerta del Real Jardin BotanicoConsidered the main entrance to the park as it leads directly to the iconic Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of Madrid’s original gates.
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Fuente de las Cuatro GraciasDating from the 1800s, it combines the three Greco-Roman graces with a fourth.
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Centro Cultural Casa de VacasOriginally the center for milking cows, as underground water fountains are nearby.
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Puerta de MadridBuilt in 1900, providing access to Paseo de O'Donnell.
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Now serves as a photography center and lookout point towards the Casita del Pescador.
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Casita del PescadorPart of the private collection of buildings built by Ferdinand VII in the 1800s.
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Statue of a key 19th-century Spanish military figure.
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Erected in 1885 in honor of the premature death of King Alfonso XII.
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Jardines del Arquitecto Herrero PalaciosLocated where the “Casa de las Fieras” once stood, including the original enclosure.
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Pabellon de los Jardines de Cecilio RodriguezFeatures the “long ponds”: four rectangular water basins in a geometric style with fountains and boxwood hedges along a central axis.
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Awarded the First-Class Medal at the National Fine Arts Exhibition in Madrid in 1878.
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A small park within the park, dedicated to the victims of the March 11, 2004, Madrid attacks.
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Palacio De CristalBuilt in 1887 for the Philippine Islands Exhibition, originally serving as a monumental greenhouse, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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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Exclusive 3-Hour Guided Tour of El Retiro Park
Madrid, Spain, Europe
$30.02
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!