Madrid is History. Among its prominent historical landmarks, you can find the RoyalPalace, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and the Temple of Debod, among others.Madrid is Art and Culture. It is a paradise for art lovers with its "Golden Triangle of Art,"including the Prado Museum, Reina Sofía Museum, and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum,where you can find works by Velázquez, Goya, the famous Guernica by Picasso, and piecesfrom the Renaissance to the 20th century. Don't forget the Royal Theatre, the Círculo deBellas Artes, or Matadero Madrid, a former slaughterhouse turned contemporary artcenter.Madrid is gastronomy, famous for its traditional dishes such as cocido madrileño (a stew),"bocata de calamares" (squid sandwich), "callos a la madrileña" (tripe), and its famouschurros with chocolate.
Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.
Our guide will meet us at the María Zambrano station to take the high-speed train to theSpanish capital.Join us on a full-day tour to discover the capital of Spain. Madrid has medieval origins, butits great transformation began in 1561 when King Philip II made it the capital of Spain.Over the centuries, it has witnessed the Spanish War of Independence, the Spanish CivilWar, and an unstoppable growth that has turned it into the vibrant metropolis it is today.Upon arrival at the Atocha Station, our local guide will be waiting for us to take us on aguided tour of this fantastic city. You will also have free time to explore the city on yourown.
You will make your own way to the meeting points