Exclusive 3-Hour Guided Tour of El Retiro Park
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Exclusive 3-Hour Guided Tour of El Retiro Park

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About this experience

El Retiro Park comes alive in a unique 3-hour guided tour that unveils its rich history and stunning architecture. Visit iconic landmarks such as the historic Puerta Felipe IV and the Crystal Palace while learning captivating stories about royal commissions and hidden secrets. Wander through picturesque plazas, admire ancient trees, and discover lesser known corners of this Madrid gem, perfect for history lovers and photography enthusiasts.

This immersive experience reveals the beauty, history, and hidden treasures of El Retiro Park like never before.

- 3 hour guided exploration of El Retiro Park's highlights
- Expert Tour guide
- Discover iconic landmarks and hidden secrets with an expert guide
- Ideal for history buffs and photography fans
- Stroll through serene green spaces and picturesque plazas

Available options

Tour in Spanish

Tour in English

What's included

Expert Tour guide

Detailed itinerary

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One of the original gates of the gardens, dating back to the 1600s. It has been relocated as the park evolved and its size has changed.
Provides access to the French style gardens of El Retiro.

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Home to one of the park’s most famous trees, the “Ahuehuete” or bald cypress, considered one of the oldest trees in the park and possibly in Madrid.

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Dates back to the 1700s and was part of Madrid’s urban renovation under Charles III, designed by renowned architect Ventura Rodríguez.

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Created to commemorate the birth of Queen Isabella II.
Has been in El Retiro since the mid-1800s.

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Considered the main entrance to the park as it leads directly to the iconic Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of Madrid’s original gates.

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Dating from the 1800s, it combines the three Greco-Roman graces with a fourth.

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Originally the center for milking cows, as underground water fountains are nearby.

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Built in 1900, providing access to Paseo de O'Donnell.

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Now serves as a photography center and lookout point towards the Casita del Pescador.

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Part of the private collection of buildings built by Ferdinand VII in the 1800s.

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Statue of a key 19th-century Spanish military figure.

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Erected in 1885 in honor of the premature death of King Alfonso XII.

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Located where the “Casa de las Fieras” once stood, including the original enclosure.

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Features the “long ponds”: four rectangular water basins in a geometric style with fountains and boxwood hedges along a central axis.

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Awarded the First-Class Medal at the National Fine Arts Exhibition in Madrid in 1878.

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A small park within the park, dedicated to the victims of the March 11, 2004, Madrid attacks.

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Stop 17

Built in 1887 for the Philippine Islands Exhibition, originally serving as a monumental greenhouse, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace.

What's not included

transportation to the meeting point is not included

Available languages

Guide guide
EN ES

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Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting point

The meeting point will be at C. de Felipe IV, 28014 Madrid, Spain. Please provide a valid phone number, as the guide will contact you the night before.

From $25 per person

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  • Min travelers: 1
  • Max travelers: 10
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