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| Bike Tour in Madrid |
AUD$28.85
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Madrid, Spain
A bike tour in the capital city of Spain is a great way to get a feel of the city and you will get to ride past popular tourist landmarks. Enjoy a bike ride to interesting parks, monuments and places... (more)
A bike tour in the capital city of Spain is a great way to get a feel of the city and you will get to ride past popular tourist landmarks. Enjoy a bike ride to interesting parks, monuments and places such as Plaza Mayor which was originally the site of bullfights, spectacles, public executions and a fresh market. Today, you will come across many touristy bars lining the place. You will also pass through the famous Royal Palace and other important sites, your bike tour in Madrid will be truly memorable! (hide)
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When: 01 Mar - 30 Nov: Daily
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| Madrid Bike Tour |
AUD$29.29
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Madrid, Spain
Take this fun Madrid cycle tour and see the city at its best! Visit all the famous sights, from the Royal Palace and Retiro Park to Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Touring Madrid by bicycle is a fun... (more)
Take this fun Madrid cycle tour and see the city at its best! Visit all the famous sights, from the Royal Palace and Retiro Park to Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Touring Madrid by bicycle is a fun and sociable way to sightsee, and with plenty of rest stops there’s time to relax and see the sights.
Suitable for all cycling abilities, the Madrid cycling tour also includes a brief orientation session.Begin your Madrid bike tour with a short orientation session to get your bearings. Then get pedaling on a sightseeing tour that takes you to Madrid’s top sights, including: the ancient Egyptian Templo de Debod, the Royal Theatre, Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Plaza de la Paja, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, St Ann´s Square, Paseo del Prado, Retiro Park, Alcala Gate and Cibeles Square.
Follow quiet back streets away from the city traffic, and ride through cycling paths, pedestrian zones and parks to discover Madrid’s out-of-the-way places.
Sightseeing by bicycle is a fun and healthy way to tour Madrid, whether travelling alone or with friends. Gain useful tips about Madrid from your knowledgeable English-speaking guide, including advice on what to see and do in the city. Also hear tales from an insider about what it’s like to live in Spain's vibrant capital city.
Get to know Madrid more intimately, from the famous must-see attractions to favorite out-of-the-way spots visited by locals. The tour follows a relaxed pace and includes rest stops for refreshments and photos. A comfortable, easy-to-ride bicycle is provided, along with an optional safety helmet. (hide)
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| Madrid City Sightseeing and Royal Palace Tour |
AUD$50.59
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Marvel at the historic sights of Madrid on this city sightseeing and Royal Palace tour. Learn the story of Madrid through its buildings as you travel from Moorish Madrid to the Habsburg and Bourbon... (more)
Marvel at the historic sights of Madrid on this city sightseeing and Royal Palace tour. Learn the story of Madrid through its buildings as you travel from Moorish Madrid to the Habsburg and Bourbon eras of palaces and grand squares such as Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Admire the Baroque grandeur of the Royal Palace (Palacio Real) on a tour of the royal collections, and visit Madrid’s newest park, Rio Madrid. This tour shows you the very best of Madrid, and highlights the city’s sumptuous Royal Palace.Departing from central Madrid, discover the centuries of history that have shaped the city, from its Arab and medieval origins through to the present day. Learn about Madrid’s Moorish roots in the ancient buildings of the Barrio de la Moreria, the old Moorish quarter. Then take in the Renaissance and Baroque buildings of the Habsburg era in Calle Mayor, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa. Photograph the elaborate Baroque fountains, and see the famous Prado Museum.
Pass Monumento de la Encarnacion, Puerta de la Opera, Puerta del Sol and other well-known sights and squares, and learn that it was during the reign of Charles III in the 18th century that Madrid became an important cultural and scientific center, attracting artists and intellectuals.
Then see the sights of contemporary Madrid’s graceful boulevards Gran Vía and Paseo de la Castellana. Admire the architecture of the elegant Barrio Salamanca and Parque del Oeste quarters, and travel through Madrid’s commercial and financial areas. See modern-day icons such as Ventas Bullring or Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, and take a walk around the city’s newest park, Madrid Rio, from Puente del Rey to Puente de Segovia.
Take a breather at Madrid’s Hard Rock Cafe, and enjoy a free drink, then continue to Madrid's Royal Palace, the former home of the Spanish royal family. Built in classical Italian Baroque style in the 18th century, on the site of the ancient alcazar (Arab-fortress), it is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved palaces in Europe. Your guided Madrid palace tour places the building in its context, as part of the palatial complex encompassing the Plaza de Oriente, Sabatini Gardens and Campo del Moro.
Your tour of the palace reveals the royal family’s exquisite collection of tapestries, porcelain, antique clocks, armor and artworks. Admire priceless paintings by Goya and Velazquez, visit the throne room, hall of mirrors and royal banqueting halls, and tour the private royal apartments. The tour also takes you through the royal armoury and pharmacy, and grand hall of columns.
Your visit concludes outside the Royal Palace at approximately midday. (hide)
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| Private Tour: Madrid Walking Tour of Los Austrias |
AUD$59.07
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Madrid, Spain
Get to know Madrid’s vibrant Los Austrias neighborhood on a 2.5-hour walking tour, led by a private guide! Often called Habsburg’s Madrid in reference to the many monuments left by Habsburg’s... (more)
Get to know Madrid’s vibrant Los Austrias neighborhood on a 2.5-hour walking tour, led by a private guide! Often called Habsburg’s Madrid in reference to the many monuments left by Habsburg’s dynasty, the district holds an array of exciting sights around every twist and turn. See the Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real), walk through Plaza Mayor, visit Mercado de San Miguel and more on this must-do private tour!Start your tour with a pickup from your centrally located Madrid hotel and start your walking tours of Los Austrias. Meet your private guide and learn about the area, hearing how it’s referred to as Habsburg’s Madrid in reference to its majestic monuments, built at the time of the Habsburg’s dynasty. Pass the Royal Palace of Madrid and hear tales of the Bourbon kings who once lived in this extravagant abode.
Continue along Calle Mayor, admiring elegant 17th-century palaces like Palacio de Abrantes and Palacio de Uceda, and then stop for photos in front of Madrid’s oldest church – Iglesia de San Nicolás de los Servitas – that was built on the site of a mosque in the 12th century. See its striking bell tower (the only Moorish feature that remains) and then stroll back toward Calle Mayor.
Head to Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid’s trendy covered market that sprawls across Plaza de San Miguel, and browse its gourmet food stores and bustling little bars. Hear tips from your guide for the best stalls to visit, and then continue walking to Plaza Mayor – the centerpiece of the city. Stroll around, soaking up the street theater ambiance that abounds, and pose for pictures in front of the equestrian statue of Felipe III – one of Madrid’s high-profile Bourbon kings.
Pick up the pace on your walk down Calle de Toledo, one of the city’s busiest streets, and pass Iglesia de San Isidro, a beautifully elegant, yet understated, church that was once a cathedral. Amble past Colegio Imperial de Madrid, where many of Madrid’s noblemen and dignitaries have studied, and hear about the Jesuits who once ran this prestigious establishment.
Return toward Plaza Mayor, seeing a series of famous mesones (typical Castilian restaurants) called Cueva de Luis Candelas – and enjoy two final stops before your tour ends. Stop on Calle Bordadores, a street where Madrid’s lace has been made since the 17th century, and then visit Iglesia de San Gines -- a charming 14th-century church that was fully reconstructed after a fire in the late 1800s.
Your tour then finishes on Calle del Arenal, in the center of town, leaving you ideally placed to continue sightseeing independently if you wish. Alternatively, you can finish with a hotel drop-off. (hide)
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| Royal Palace and Madrid Walking Tour |
AUD$62.95
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Madrid, Spain
Set out on a walking tour of Spain’s capital Madrid and gain insight into the history of the city and how it derived its name. Hapsburgs was the name given to Madrid when the Hapsburg dynasty... (more)
Set out on a walking tour of Spain’s capital Madrid and gain insight into the history of the city and how it derived its name. Hapsburgs was the name given to Madrid when the Hapsburg dynasty reigned in Spain. This reign began with Charles I who enriched the city with palaces and monuments. Stroll past beautiful Renaissance and baroque buildings which are one of the most picturesque and representative of Madrid. Explore the 18th century Royal Palace, one of the most beautiful and well preserved palaces in Europe. Browse the palace and see the main staircase, Alabarderos Auditorium, The Columns room, the Throne room, the Streetcar of Charles III, The Porcelain Room, Party Dinner Room, Medals Room, Silver Museum, Musical Instruments and Royal Porcelain, Royal Chapel, Charles III and Isabel II bedrooms among others. (hide)
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When: Daily except Wednesday
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| Madrid Small-Group Walking Tour including Royal Palace |
AUD$63.90
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Take a walk around Madrid with a local guide, and see another side to this beautiful city. Walking with a local tour guide who shares insights and stories is the most eye-opening way to tour the... (more)
Take a walk around Madrid with a local guide, and see another side to this beautiful city. Walking with a local tour guide who shares insights and stories is the most eye-opening way to tour the classic sights of Madrid. This walking tour offers a complete overview of the city from the ground up. Virtually every major site in the city center is covered, including the Royal Palace. Numbers are limited to 12 people on this small-group walking tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.With plenty of photo opportunities and chances to pause and soak up this city's unique atmosphere, this walking tour of Madrid is comprehensive, but not too strenuous – in other words it’s the perfect sightseeing tour! Along the way, your friendly guide will share the history of Madrid and its famous monuments, people, buildings and boulevards.
You'll have the freedom to set your own pace and the chance to stop at one of the many local cafés after your tour has finished; choose from the grand buildings of the Renaissance and Baroque eras to tiny neighborhood tavernas. During the tour, you'll also stop at a traditional café to enjoy a complimentary coffee with Spanish churros.
You will visit the Royal Palace of Madrid (or Palacio Real de Madrid in Spanish), famous for its magnificent gardens and for being one of the most beautiful palatial complexes in Europe. See the Plaza de Oriente, the Sabatini Gardens and the Campo del Moro. The former residence of the Spanish royal family, the palace was built in the 18th century; today it plays host to formal occasions and state ceremonies. You'll also see its interior, with its beautiful porcelains, tapestries, furniture, armors and paintings.
Special Offer - Book now and receive a free coffee with typical Spanish churros. - Book Now!
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| Madrid Tapas and Wine-Tasting Tour |
AUD$93.19
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Madrid, Spain
Bar hop around town and discover Madrid’s tapas scene from an insider’s perspective! On this 3-hour evening tapas tour, you’ll walk around the city, visiting at least four of its best tapas... (more)
Bar hop around town and discover Madrid’s tapas scene from an insider’s perspective! On this 3-hour evening tapas tour, you’ll walk around the city, visiting at least four of its best tapas bars. Enjoy wine tastings and over 10 different types of tapas, while learning fun facts about the Spanish cuisine and wine in Madrid from your friendly guide! Enough food for dinner.
Numbers are limited to 12 on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention from your guide.Meet your guide in Santa Ana Square, and set off on a tapas crawl of the city, exploring the best bars that only locals really know of. As you stroll, your guide will chat to you about Madrid, the local cuisine and, of course, the tapas bars that no great evening in Madrid should be without!
Like all Spanish cities, Madrid has its own regional cuisine with an emphasis on use of local ingredients. Perhaps more so than others, Madrid has been influenced by its immigrant population, who’ve brought in flavors and ideas as cosmopolitan as the city itself.
Visit up to four bars on your tour of the town, enjoying wine tastings in each. Sample beautiful Spanish wines made from well-known grapes like tempranillo, malvar, garnacha, and parellada, and enjoy a complimentary tapa (tapas dish) to complement the wine's flavors. Beer and soft drinks (one per bar) are also included should you prefer this to wine! While the dishes vary on each occasion, you can be sure it’s a taste bud tingling treat! Examples of dishes include eggplant with honey, cod brandade, Spanish omelet, Iberian ham and chickpea stew. See the example itinerary for details on the different bars you may visit.
Your tapas tour finishes in a centrally located bar so that you’re well-placed to continue your night out independently.
Example Itinerary:
Bar 1:
Head inside an atmospheric Castilian sherry bar, and learn all about fortified wines, from crisp and dry finos to sweeter-than-sweet olorosos. Admire the chalk boards scrawled with daily tapas specials and soak up the atmosphere inside this delightfully old-fashioned bar.
Bar 2:
Visit a wine bar that doubles up as a store – tucked away behind liquor bottles! If you like what you eat or drink here, then purchase it from the shop to take home.
Bar 3:
A warm and bustling tavern welcomes you with their open kitchen were you can see how the dishes are prepared
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Round off your evening in style at a dark and sexy Madrid tavern, which is still in business after 100 years, you will enjoying a full-bodied glass of wine. (hide)
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| Evening Photography Tour of Madrid |
AUD$98.36
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Madrid, Spain
Madrid by night is even more stunning that by day. See its famous buildings and monuments illuminated at night and discover the best views and angles of Madrid through the eyes of an expert... (more)
Madrid by night is even more stunning that by day. See its famous buildings and monuments illuminated at night and discover the best views and angles of Madrid through the eyes of an expert photographer. The Spanish capital city is rich in architecture that spans centuries and its colourful plazas and cultural hot spots make for some memorable photo opportunities. The Circulo de Bellas Artes cafè , the famous Gran Via with its typical 1930s buildings, the statues of Don Quixote and other characters from Cervante’s immortal classic in the Plaza de Espana. statue – all contribute to the magic that is Madrid. This specially designed photography tour will help you to discover and experience a city through the eyes of a local photographer. Your guide-cum-photographer has an in-depth local knowledge, a passion for the city and for the art of photography. Capture some of Madrid’s most enduring landmarks on camera and preserve magical memories of this holiday. Let each photograph carry your distinctive signature! (hide)
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| Morning Photography Tour of Madrid |
AUD$98.36
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Madrid, Spain
Discover the best views and angles of Madrid through the eyes of an expert photographer. The Spanish capital city is rich in architecture that spans centuries and its colourful plazas and cultural... (more)
Discover the best views and angles of Madrid through the eyes of an expert photographer. The Spanish capital city is rich in architecture that spans centuries and its colourful plazas and cultural hot spots make for some memorable photo opportunities. The Circulo de Bellas Artes cafè , the famous Gran Via with its typical 1930s buildings, the statues of Don Quixote and other characters from Cervante’s immortal classic in the Plaza de Espana – all contribute to the magic that is Madrid. This specially-designed photography tour will help you to discover and experience a city through the eyes of a local photographer. Your guide-cum-photographer has an in-depth local knowledge, a passion for the city and for the art of photography. Capture some of Madrid’s most enduring landmarks on camera and preserve magical memories of this holiday.Let each photograph carry your distinctive signature! (hide)
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