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Free Historical Tour of Habsburg Madrid
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Provided by:
Manuel
Duration
2h 15min
Languages
Spanish
Meeting point
Puerta del Sol
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Have you ever wondered why Madrid ended up becoming the capital of Spain?
On this tour, we’ll take a journey through Habsburg Madrid to discover how a small Castilian town came to be transformed, starting in 1561, into the most important political center of one of the greatest empires in history.
The tour will begin at Puerta del Sol and include stops at Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, and the area around the Royal Palace, where we’ll discover places that still bear traces of the 16th and 17th centuries. In addition to the buildings, we’ll talk about kings, nobles, writers, rogues, and more, to get a deeper look into life in Madrid during that era.
On this tour, we’ll take a journey through Habsburg Madrid to discover how a small Castilian town came to be transformed, starting in 1561, into the most important political center of one of the greatest empires in history.
The tour will begin at Puerta del Sol and include stops at Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, and the area around the Royal Palace, where we’ll discover places that still bear traces of the 16th and 17th centuries. In addition to the buildings, we’ll talk about kings, nobles, writers, rogues, and more, to get a deeper look into life in Madrid during that era.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Plaza de Oriente
- Calle mayor
- Catedral de la Almudena
- La Plaza de la Villa (Madrid)
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Plaza Mayor
On arrival
The meeting point will be Puerta del Sol, next to the statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree. The tour guide will be waiting there before the tour begins, holding a blue flag.
Things to note
Comfortable shoes and water. The tour is on foot.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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