El Retiro: A Park with History
Retiro · Madrid · Spain · Meeting point: Puerta de Alcalá
- Duration2 h 13 min
- GroupUp to 15
- Meeting pointPuerta de Alcalá
- LanguageSpanish, English
A walk of just over two hours through El Retiro, the park that began life as a king's garden and today belongs to every madrileño. You start at the Puerta de Alcalá and continue past the great lake, the Estanque Grande, the Monument to Alfonso XII, the Palacio de Cristal, the rose garden and the fountain of the Fallen Angel. Nearly all of it is flat: we walk slowly and stop whenever you like.
What you’ll see
- Puerta de Alcalá
- Estanque Grande
- Palacio de Cristal
- Fountain of the Fallen Angel
What’s included
- Guided walking tour
- Groups of 10 to 15 people
Who it’s for
For those who want to understand a piece of Madrid's history, at a gentle pace and without going into any buildings.
Accessibility
Accessibility pending verification
How to book this tour
There are two ways and you can use whichever you prefer:
Join an already scheduled departure
Fixed date and time. Confirmed: your spot is guaranteed. In formation: you sign up and only pay when it goes ahead. Either way, the amount is held and charged 24 h before departure. If you book more than a month ahead, it's charged at booking.
Form a group with your preferences
Does no departure fit? Tell us times and languages. When enough of you come together, we open the departure and let you know.
Scheduled departures
Seasonal note. From October to March the park opens from 06:00 to 22:00; from April to September, until 00:00. It may close when there's a wind alert.
We keep this tour up to date together
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