• Mercado San Miguel - A historic covered market from around 1916, offering local cuisine, gourmet foods, and events in a sophisticated setting.
• Casa de Cervantes - The former home of the renowned writer Miguel de Cervantes, author of “Don Quijote,” featuring guided tours.
• Casa Museo Lope de Vega - Situated on Cervantes Street, this 16th-century house was owned by one of the great writers of the Spanish Golden Age, Lope de Vega, who lived there from 1610 until his death in 1635.
• Plaza de las Cortes - The Palace of the Spanish Courts was constructed on the site of the former Holy Spirit convent, serving as the Congress seat between 1834 and 1841.

The main facade features a staircase leading to a neoclassical portico with six grand Corinthian columns, topped by a triangular pediment adorned with Ponciano Ponzano’s reliefs. The iconic lions at the entrance, crafted by the same sculptor, were cast from cannons captured during the African war. The bronze door beneath the pediment opens only on special occasions.

Among the building’s symmetrical rooms, the renowned Session room stands out, along with the library and the Conference room, also known as the “lost steps” room.

• Fuente de Neptuno - A neoclassical fountain located at the center of the roundabout in Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, Madrid. Proposed in 1777, its construction began in 1782 and was completed in 1786.
• Prado National Museum - Exceptionally rich in European paintings from the 16th to the 19th centuries, art historian and hispanist Jonathan Brown states, “few would dare to doubt that it is the most important museum in the world for European painting.”

Its main attraction is the extensive collection of works by Velázquez, El Greco, Goya (the most represented artist in the museum), Tiziano, Rubens, and El Bosco, with the best and most comprehensive collections worldwide. Additionally, it features significant works by Murillo, Ribera, Zurbarán, Fra Angelico, Rafael, Veronese, Tintoretto, Patinir, Antonio Moro, Van Dyck, and Poussin, among others.

• Jeronimos - Officially known as the Parish Church of San Jerónimo el Real, it is popularly called “Los Jerónimos.” Located next to the Prado Museum, it is a late Gothic structure with Renaissance influences from the early 16th century. Although little of the original building remains, it has been remodeled and restored numerous times over the centuries.

Its name reflects its special connection with the Spanish monarchy, having been built by order of the Catholic Monarchs and serving as a spiritual retreat for several monarchs throughout history. It has also been the site of royal investitures in the absence of a cathedral, and the wedding of Alfonso XIII took place here, for which the grand staircase leading to its door was constructed in 1906.

• Puerta de Alcala - This monumental gate, commissioned by Carlos III to replace an earlier one from the 16th century, was inaugurated in 1778.

Designed by Francesco Sabatini, it is a neoclassical granite triumphal arch, the first built in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire, preceding others like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris or the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Unlike the Puerta de Toledo or San Vicente, it features five openings instead of the usual three.

The two facades display different decorations, with the inner face (initially facing the city) being simpler, featuring the four virtues: Prudence, Justice, Temperance, and Fortitude, while the exterior, adorned with the royal shield and more elaborate decorations, was what greeted those entering Madrid.

It is named for its location next to the road leading to Alcalá de Henares.

• Barrio de Salamanca - The tour includes a visit to the main streets of Barrio Salamanca: Velázquez, Ortega y Gasset, and Serrano.
• Santiago Bernabeu Stadium - Inaugurated on December 14, 1947, it currently has a capacity of 81,044 spectators.
• Paseo de la Castellana - The tour will proceed from the Salamanca District to the Santiago Bernabéu stadium along the Paseo de la Castellana.
• Plaza Colon - The Christopher Columbus monument stands at the center of the square, surrounded by a fountain. This neo-Gothic white marble sculpture, along with its impressive stone-carved pedestal, measures 17 meters and was created in 1885 by Jerónimo Suñol to commemorate the wedding of Alfonso XII and María de las Mercedes de Orleans.

The square also features the Gardens of Discovery, a park opened in 1970, showcasing various sculptures, including a monument dedicated to the discovery of America.

Beneath the square is the Cultural Center of the Villa Fernán Gómez.

• Biblioteca Nacional de Espana - The National Library of Spain (BNE) is an autonomous institution responsible for preserving Spain’s bibliographic and documentary heritage. It collects, catalogs, and conserves around thirty million publications produced in the country since the early 18th century, including books, magazines, maps, prints, drawings, scores, and brochures.

The library’s collections, operations, and history are showcased through the Museum and Exhibition Halls.

• Cibeles Fountain - Surrounded by the Palacio de Buenavista (Army Headquarters), Palacio de Linares (Casa de América), Palacio de Comunicaciones (formerly the Post Office headquarters and now the City Council of Madrid), and the Bank of Spain.

The fountain depicts the Roman goddess Cibeles, symbolizing the earth, agriculture, and fertility, riding a chariot pulled by two lions, the mythological figures Hipomenes and Atalanta. The goddess and lions are carved in marble, while the rest is in stone. The sculpture of the goddess is by Francisco Gutiérrez, and the lions were sculpted by the French artist Roberto Michel.

The goddess is an icon for Real Madrid football fans, as the team’s victories, as well as those of the Spanish national team, are celebrated here.

• Banco de Espana - A decorative masterpiece, awarded at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts in 1884. The building was constructed to provide the National Bank with a headquarters befitting its significant functions, such as the sole issuance of currency for all of Spain.

The building’s interior can only be visited by educational institutions and universities, and exceptionally by non-profit cultural and associative entities.

• Plaza de Santa Ana - An open space in the Cortes neighborhood, in Madrid’s Centro district. Dating back to 1810, it has undergone numerous urbanization changes that have altered its appearance over time.
• Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande - Officially the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, this Catholic church is located in Madrid’s Palacio neighborhood, within the historic center of Spain’s capital.
• Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena - The Almudena Cathedral is Madrid’s most significant religious building. It was consecrated by Pope John Paul II on June 15, 1993, becoming the first cathedral consecrated outside Rome.

The Almudena Cathedral Museum houses numerous objects that narrate the history of the Madrid diocese. In its twelve rooms, visitors can see mosaics, episcopal shields, and ornaments.

• Royal Palace of Madrid - Currently used exclusively for receptions, ceremonies, and official events, as the Spanish monarchs reside in the Palacio de la Zarzuela. The Royal Palace is also known as the Palacio de Oriente.

Construction of the Royal Palace began in 1738 and lasted seventeen years. Shortly after its completion in 1764, Carlos III made it his residence. The palace is located on the site of the former Palace of the Austrias, which was destroyed by a fire on Christmas Eve in 1734.

The Palacio de Oriente is surrounded by the Campo del Moro gardens and the Sabatini gardens. The former, to the west, dates back to the Middle Ages, while the latter, created in the 20th century, is located to the north. The Campo del Moro is open to visitors during the day.

• Jardines de Sabatini - The Sabatini gardens are situated in front of the north facade of the Royal Palace of Madrid, between Bailén Street and the San Vicente slope, covering an area of 2.66 hectares.
• Templo de Debod - The Debod Temple is an ancient Egyptian structure now located in Madrid, Spain. It is situated west of Plaza de España, near Paseo del Pintor Rosales, on a hill where the Mountain Barracks once stood.

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Discover Madrid in the most comfortable and fun way with this 180-minute Eco Tuk Tuk tour. Do not leave anything to see in the big city, discover in a single trip the Madrid of a lifetime and also the most modern and commercial. We will take the best photographs you will take on the trip.

Turn your stay in Madrid into an unforgettable experience and take home great memories of this wonderful city!

• Minimum age two (2) years
• Babies are not allowed
• In winter the tuk-tuks have protective layers against rain and wind, and have blankets to keep them warm
• In case of customer delay, the activity will be reduced based on the time lost, which may cause a change in the fixed route. The activity will be canceled if the delay is greater than 15 minutes and the amount paid will not be refunded
• The tour itinerary may vary due to street closures or demonstrations on the day of the tour
• Tuk-tuks are booked privately, and the price is set based on the number of tuk-tuks needed for the group, with the legal maximum being 4 passengers per tuk-tuk.
• Tuk-tuks do not have trunks, so you can not carry strollers, wheelchairs, suitcases or large packages.
• For security reasons, pets and companion animals are not allowed.
• The tours take place in rain or heat, and can only be canceled under extreme conditions.
• Tours cannot be modified, nor can stops for photographs. These stops will be made in the prearranged places.
• The vehicles are suitable for older people, and our drivers will help them get on if necessary.
• The pick-up point is located in the bus station (underground) of the Plaza de Oriente, right next to the Royal Palace. Although there is no number 4 on Calle Bailén (28013), searching for “Calle Bailén 4” or “Puerta del Príncipe” on Google Maps will mark the exact location of the “Puerta del Príncipe”. Just opposite the “Prince’s Gate”, you will find the stairs to access the station. There, you will see our Eco Tuk Tuk signage to get to the exact pickup point. You can contact us by phone or write to us by WhatsApp (+34 696 99 78 89) at any time.
• In case of mobility problems, to go downstairs from the pick-up point, please contact us by phone or WhatsApp (+34 696997889), or by email ([email protected]) so that we can help you access the meeting point by elevator.

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