Madrid Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral Guided Tour
On this tour you will enjoy two of the two most important monuments in Madrid. Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral.
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Stop At: Fun and Tickets Tours and Activities / Main Office, C. Mayor, 43, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
The tour starts at the main office of Fun and Tickets, located at Calle Mayor, 43
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Puerta del Sol, 28013 Madrid Spain
Puerta del Sol is a square in the Spanish city of Madrid. It has been home to the so-called Zero Kilometer of the country's radial roads since 1950. The oldest building in Puerta del Sol is the Casa de Correos and it highlights the tower clock that was built and donated in the 19th century by José Rodríguez de Losada. Puerta del Sol is a meeting place, a crossing point between different parts of Madrid. It is a must visit for those who come to Madrid.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: Calle del Arenal, Calle del Arneal, 28013 Madrid Spain
Calle del Arenal is a popular historical road in Madrid, which connects Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Isabel II (Ópera) . Its name comes from the primitive stream that ran along its layout before the area was developed, with the one that appears already labeled in the plan of Teixeira of 1656, as well as in the successive cartographies of the Villa of Madrid.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de Isabel II, Plaza de isabel II, Madrid Spain
Plaza de Isabel II (better known as Plaza de Ópera) is an open space between the neighborhoods of Sol and Palacio, in the central district of Madrid, with Calle del Arenal coming from Puerta del Sol, and dedicated minor roads. to Arrieta, Campomanes, Caños del Peral, Escalinata and Vergara. Formed by filling the ravine created by the Arenal stream and the fountains of the Caños del Peral, the square occupies part of the site where the old Teatro de los Caños del Peral was between 1738 and 1817.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: Royal Palace of Madrid, Calle de Bailen s/n, 28071 Madrid Spain
The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the King of Spain; However, the current kings do not live in it, but in the Zarzuela Palace, so it is used for state ceremonies and solemn acts. Now is when our visit really begins.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena, Calle Bailen 10, 28013 Madrid Spain
You will visit next to the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral built where the Church of Santa María de la Almudena used to be, which was in turn built on a mosque and dedicated to the Virgen de la Almudena, patron saint of Madrid. The name of this virgin and cathedral derive from the Arabic word al-mudayna, which means "citadel". The cathedral is located in the historic center of the city of Madrid; the main façade is in front of the Royal Palace, while the transept façade faces Calle de Bailén and access to the crypt is via the Cuesta de la Vega, at the end of Calle Mayor. Unlike most Christian temples, which are oriented east-west, the cathedral has a north-south orientation, the result of its conception as an integral part of the Royal Palace complex.
Duration: 25 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Near public transportation"
"Stroller accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Although the entrance to the Royal Palace is always reserved for our clients, sometimes the access control may be blocked due to capacity and security controls, delaying the entrance for a few minutes for reasons beyond the operator's control."
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Ponto de partida: Fun and Tickets Tours and Activities / Main Office, C. Mayor, 43, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.