Guided tours in Madrid

The Madrid of the Austrians or the Habsburgs

Departure from the famous Puerta del Sol. Location where they have developed many historic events as the Revolution of May 2 against Napoleon and the proclamation of the 2nd Spanish Republic. Currently there is the seat of Government of the Community of Madrid and is the place chosen by tens of thousands of people to welcome the New Year with the famous 12 strokes of its clock. Therefore, political nerve center, historical, cultural, and especially popular, as it is required for anyone wishing to visit Madrid.

Continue through the equally famous Arenal Street, passing through one of the most famous and oldest churches in Madrid (San Ginés) and we will enjoy the windows of the most typical shops. In the Plaza de Isabel II, where we can see the imposing facade of the Royal Theatre and anecdotes and stories concerning this square are counted.

Subsequently, we arrive at the magnificent Plaza de Oriente, from which you can see one of the best views of the Royal Palace in addition to fountains, gardens and statues of great quality. Here, besides the most interesting stories and legends about the Royal Palace, also tell a short story about the birth of the city of Madrid and its foundation.

Continuing along Calle de Bailen and following the facade of the Royal Palace, soon we will find the beautiful facade of the Cathedral of the Almudena, where, among other famous wedding was held 10 years ago the wedding of the heir to the Spanish throne, (currently the king Philip the VI), also official funerals for those killed in the 11-M took place here. Begun in 1860 and culminated not until 1993, is an example of the eclectic architecture and therefore has a broad mix of styles that makes it almost unique. In addition, we will tell you the history of the origin of its name...

Continue our journey along Calle Mayor, seeing some of the most beautiful and important buildings in the city, until arriving at the Plaza de la Villa, there was the town hall in Madrid since medieval times (XIV century) where some buildings of this period will be explained in detail, discovering interesting anecdote and little known.

Then starts a tour through the streets and squares less known in central Madrid, transporting us to other past, moving away from the noise and modernity, and introducing a several stories, legends and events that will give us more accurately than any book an accurate reflection of society, culture and history of The Madrid of the Austrians or the Habsburgs (XVI and XVII centuries).

Finally, we reach the famous Plaza Mayor, one of the most visited places all around Spain. The former old market all types of products from the thirteenth century, has become today in a square with some of the most interesting buildings in Madrid, and full of new stories and legends counted from the most pleasant way since its foundation, through its various fire and other calamities, and even their most relevant historical facts. A broad perspective will also be provided with the best places to buy all kinds of objects (souvenirs, old collections ...) and the best cuisine (which you can not miss the famous squid sandwich). From here we start our way back again to the Puerta del Sol, the starting point of our journey.