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Exclusive 3-Hour Guided Tour of El Retiro Park

By Mystic Xperience Tours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was RM 104 and current price is RM 93 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

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

Activity location

  • Puerta de Felipe IV
    • Calle de Alfonso XII s/n
    • 28014, Madrid, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • C. de Felipe IV, 6
    • 6 Calle de Felipe IV
    • 28014, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

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Tour in Spanish
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Price details
RM 103.38
RM 93.04 x 1 AdultRM 93.04
Total
The previous price was RM 103.38 and current price is RM 93.04
10% off
Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 112.38
RM 101.14 x 1 AdultRM 101.14
Total
The previous price was RM 112.38 and current price is RM 101.14
10% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert Tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    transportation to the meeting point is not included

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Puerta de Felipe IV

  • 10m
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.

Plaza Parterre

  • 10m
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.

Fuente de la Alcachofa Madrid

  • 10m
Dates back to the 1700s and was part of Madrid’s urban renovation under Charles III, designed by renowned architect Ventura Rodríguez.

Fuente de los Galápagos

  • 15m
Created to commemorate the birth of Queen Isabella II. Has been in El Retiro since the mid-1800s.

Puerta del Real Jardin Botanico

  • 10m
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.

Fuente de las Cuatro Gracias

  • 10m
Dating from the 1800s, it combines the three Greco-Roman graces with a fourth.

Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas

  • 10m
Originally the center for milking cows, as underground water fountains are nearby.

Puerta de Madrid

  • 10m
Built in 1900, providing access to Paseo de O'Donnell.

Montaña Artificial

  • 10m
Now serves as a photography center and lookout point towards the Casita del Pescador.

Casita del Pescador

  • 10m
Part of the private collection of buildings built by Ferdinand VII in the 1800s.

Monumento to Martínez Campos

  • 10m
Statue of a key 19th-century Spanish military figure.

Monument to Alfonso XII

  • 10m
Erected in 1885 in honor of the premature death of King Alfonso XII.

Jardines del Arquitecto Herrero Palacios

  • 10m
Located where the “Casa de las Fieras” once stood, including the original enclosure.

Pabellon de los Jardines de Cecilio Rodriguez

  • 10m
Features the “long ponds”: four rectangular water basins in a geometric style with fountains and boxwood hedges along a central axis.

Fountain of the Fallen Angel

  • 10m
Awarded the First-Class Medal at the National Fine Arts Exhibition in Madrid in 1878.

Bosque del Recuerdo

  • 10m
A small park within the park, dedicated to the victims of the March 11, 2004, Madrid attacks.

Palacio De Cristal

  • 10m
Built in 1887 for the Philippine Islands Exhibition, originally serving as a monumental greenhouse, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace.

Location

Activity location

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    Puerta de Felipe IV
    • Calle de Alfonso XII s/n
    • 28014, Madrid, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    C. de Felipe IV, 6
    • 6 Calle de Felipe IV
    • 28014, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

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