Packed with challenges, quizzes and fantastic facts, this is a unique, self-guided tour especially designed to keep kids 8-15 excited and the whole family having fun as you discover the extraordinary Retiro Park and its surroundings.
Our Magnificent Madrid route starts at Plaza de las Cortes (opposite Spain's Parliament building - easily reached by metro, bus or taxi) and leads you on a discovery tour through this magnificent part of Madrid and into the delightful Retiro Park. Follow the interactive map to carefully selected locations, explore the iconic sights and hidden jewels of the park, and have fun as a family with challenges that bring each site and its story to life.
You simply download our app, sign up, and your route will be waiting for you with full instructions!
Do the tour at your own pace, take a break if you want, and even come back another day to complete it. The perfect way to keep kids interested and parents happy as you explore this unmissable part of Madrid!
Our tour starts in the plaza opposite the Cortes, Spain's parliament building. Use your detective skills to discover the secret lions carved in the stone of the parliament and the amazing musical clock that is hidden nearby.
Discover the Metropolis and the other magnificent buildings of the Gran Via and complete your challenges to find the figures that soar high above their roofs
Explore the Plaza de Cibeles with its iconic fountain and follow our clues to discover the hidden symbols in the stone of the extravagant building that towers above it
You will make your own way to the meeting points
You do not need to meet anyone or show a ticket at the starting point. All information and directions are on the app! Get going in 3 simple steps! 1. Open the email we sent you via Viator (don't forget to look in your Junk folder if you don't see our email) 2. Download the TripMonsters app from the App Store or Google Play (the link in our email will take you there, or search TripMonsters on the app store) 3. Sign up to the app with the individual customer email address that is included in our email (you have to sign up with this email address so we know it's you) Once you've signed up, just follow the prompt on the app to download the Magnificent Madrid tour. When you're near the starting point (Plaza de las Cortes), open the tour on the app and our interactive map will show you exactly where to go! All instructions for a great tour are waiting for you on the app.