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Explore Madrid's most emblematic landmarks on a comprehensive guided walking and panoramic bus tour culminating in fast-track access to the Royal Palace.
Discover the historical and monumental wealth of Madrid through a comprehensive guided experience that combines a pleasant walking tour, a route on an air-conditioned coach, and a visit to one of the continent's most spectacular royal residences. The day begins by delving into the medieval heart of the old town to contemplate essential landmarks such as Plaza de la Villa, the iconic Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza de Oriente, uncovering the origins and stories of the Spanish capital alongside an expert local guide.
Next, the journey continues aboard a panoramic bus to travel along the city's grand thoroughfares and avenues. The itinerary brings you closer to historical monuments of great architectural value, such as Puerta de Toledo, the Segovia Bridge, and the Almudena Cathedral, before heading toward Paseo del Prado and the Barrio de las Letras. The route also captures the city's most vibrant and contemporary side, passing in front of the monumental Cibeles Fountain, the famous Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Paseo de la Castellana, where you can admire the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
The finishing touch to this excursion is a visit to the Royal Palace, an imposing Italian Baroque-style architectural complex whose dimensions double those of other famous European courts. Thanks to the included fast-track access, you will bypass the regular general waiting lines and directly enter the premises. Accompanied by the guide, you will tour the majestic Plaza de Armas, the Grand Staircase, the Royal Chapel, the Crown Room, and the sumptuous official reception rooms, with free time at the end to independently explore the collections of the Royal Armoury.
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Additional information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● This activity/excursion has a maximum of 30 people per guide
● Please dress according to the weather conditions. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, use sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and bring a water bottle
● We will make convenient stops to rest and take photographs at different points of interest, weather permitting and always accompanied by our guide
● Please note that the itinerary is subject to change due to events held in the city (demonstrations, sporting events, cultural events, official acts, and public works)
● This tour operates with a minimum of 8 passengers; if this minimum is not met, you will be offered an alternative time or date, or a full refund
● Access staff may request documentation proving the age of children (ID, Passport, among others). If it is not presented, payment of the difference corresponding to the adult rate may be required
● Julià Travel reserves the right to modify or cancel the tour itinerary due to events held in the city or reasons of force majeure; in such cases, you will be offered an alternative time or date, or a full refund
● IMPORTANT: Please note that the Royal Palace of Madrid is a building in use for State functions and is managed by Patrimonio Nacional. For this reason, public visits may be canceled or modified without prior notice, even on the day of the tour, due to official acts or last-minute events
● In the event of an official closure that prevents your visit from taking place, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
● The tour ends at the Royal Palace
Inclusions
✔ One hour guided walking tour
✔ Royal Palace skip the line access
✔ Tour operated in both Spanish and English
✔ Transportation on an air conditioned coach
✔ Radio guide system
✔ Local official guide
Exclusions
✖ Pick-up and drop-off at the client's hotel
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Entrance fees, food and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations made with less notice or no-shows will not be refunded
Meeting point
Juliá Travel Office, C/ San Nicolás, 15 (next to Plaza de Ramales)