• Puerta del Sol - Madrid: the unexpected capital - Trace Madrid’s journey from a small fortified settlement to an unexpected capital city.

• Royal Palace of Madrid - A beacon in the Middle Ages - Discover how the Iberian Peninsula became a hub of knowledge and learning that influenced medieval Europe.

• Iglesia de San Gines - Empire and early human rights - Discuss Spain’s role in the colonization of the New World and how an early colonist became “the protector of the Indians,” drafting the first Humanitarian laws in the Americas.

• Real Casa de Correos - A nation at war - Learn how the Spanish Civil War reshaped Madrid, leaving lasting impacts on its people and memory. The discussion will include the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

• Plaza de Santa Ana - Art, exile, and resistance - Uncover how artists used creativity as a form of protest and survival in response to violence and displacement.

• Literary Quarter (Barrio de Las Letras) - Science, nature, and the city - Examine how Enlightenment ideas transformed Madrid into a city influenced by science, observation, and nature.

• Prado National Museum - Learning to see the present - Contemplate how art, science, and history influence our understanding of today’s social and environmental issues.

• Metro/underground single ticket

This tour focuses on appreciating that our world, especially Barcelona, thrives on tolerance and collaboration among people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

However, since the city was first inhabited 11,000 years ago by Neolithic people, Barcelona has been missing one group from this cultural blend.

Who could they be?

This question leads us to our final stop at La Sagrada Familia, the masterpiece by Modernist architect Antoni Gaudí. We will contemplate why Gaudí deviated from traditional architectural norms to embrace the light within the building and celebrate the beauty of the natural world, and how his passion is significant to nature conservation.

Our last stop will provide insights into identifying the final group in our historical cultural puzzle, and hopefully, it will inspire a fresh perspective on the world around us.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.