Free Historical Tour of Habsburg Madrid

Name: Free Historical Tour of Habsburg Madrid
Brand: Manuel
Availability: InStock

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Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Discover how Madrid became the capital of an empire. On this tour of Habsburg Madrid, you'll explore iconic squares and landmarks to relive the history and legends of the 16th and 17th centuries.

Duration: 2 h 15 min
Destination: Madrid
Meeting Point: Puerta del Sol
Provider: Manuel

Description

Have you ever wondered why Madrid ended up becoming the capital of Spain?

On this tour, we’ll take a journey through Habsburg Madrid to discover how a small Castilian town came to be transformed, starting in 1561, into the most important political center of one of the greatest empires in history.

The tour will begin at Puerta del Sol and include stops at Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, and the area around the Royal Palace, where we’ll discover places that still bear traces of the 16th and 17th centuries. In addition to the buildings, we’ll talk about kings, nobles, writers, rogues, and more, to get a deeper look into life in Madrid during that era.

Includes

Plaza de Oriente
Calle mayor
Catedral de la Almudena
La Plaza de la Villa (Madrid)
Royal Palace of Madrid
Plaza Mayor

Meeting Point

Puerta del Sol

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Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: €10 to €15 per person (€20+ if it was exceptional)

• Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
• Bring small bills or change.

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