Madrid of the Habsburg walking tour
With the Habsburg, Madrid begins its true splendor, since it is under this dynasty when the city becomes the capital of Spain.
During the visit we will see the most emblematic places in Madrid: Plaza de Oriente, Viaducto, Vistillas, Plaza de San Andrés, Plaza de la Paja, Puerta Cerrada, Plaza de la Villa, calle Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol.
We will know the history of the most relevant buildings and we will immerse ourselves, through history, in the environment of the 16th and 17th centuries (the period of the Habsburg Dynasty in Spain).
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Madrid of the Habsburg walking tour
What's included in Madrid of the Habsburg walking tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Royal Palace of Madrid
We see the main façade and tell a brief history of the Palace. Baroque building of the XVIII century and official residence of the Kings of Spain until 1931
Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena
Shortly known as Catedral de la Almudena. We see exterior view and brief historical overview
Capilla del Obispo
It is named after Gutierre de Vargas Carvajal, Bishop of Plasencia, who is buried there. Exterior view and brief historical overview
Inclusions
- Official tourism guide of the Region of Madrid
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Frente a la estatua de Felipe IV
