Express Tour of Madrid in Private Eco Tuk Tuk

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Duration:1 hours to 2 hours (approx.)
Location: Madrid, Spain

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A 60-minute tour of Madrid so you can get to know the city at a glance in a comfortable and fun way. We will recommend the best areas to visit on a tour that will give you an idea of what the city can offer you. Ideal for a first contact with the place and for a quick visit, if you are little in the city you can get to know it completely with Eco Tuk Tuk.

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

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1. Plaza de Santa Ana
Plaza de Santa Ana is an open space in the Cortes neighborhood, in the Centro district of Madrid. It dates from 1810 and throughout its history it has undergone numerous urbanization processes that have modified its appearance with varying degrees of success.
2. Royal Palace of Madrid
Today the palace is used exclusively for receptions, ceremonies and official events since the kings of Spain reside in the Palacio de la Zarzuela. The Royal Palace is also called the Palacio de Oriente. The construction of the Royal Palace began in 1738 and the works lasted for seventeen years. Shortly after its completion, in 1764, Carlos III established his habitual residence there. The location of the palace was the same one that occupied the Palace of the Austrias, destroyed by a fire during Christmas Eve of 1734. The Palacio de Oriente is surrounded by the Campo del Moro gardens and the Sabatini gardens. The first, to the west, date from the Middle Ages; the latter were created in the twentieth century and are in the north. The Campo del Moro can be visited during the day.
3. Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena
The Almudena Cathedral is the most important religious building in Madrid. On June 15, 1993, it was consecrated by Pope John Paul II, becoming the first consecrated cathedral outside Rome. The Almudena Cathedral Museum gathers dozens of objects that tell the story of the diocese of Madrid. In the twelve rooms that the museum has you will see from mosaics to episcopal shields and ornament.
4. Mercado San Miguel
Opened in May 1916 as a food market, this centennial establishment becomes in May 2009 the first gastronomic market in Madrid. During 2018 the market experiences a period of consolidation of much of its gastronomic content, with renowned chefs nationally and internationally.
5. Plaza de las Cortes
The Palace of the Spanish Courts, was built on the site of the former convent of the Holy Spirit that was used as the seat of Congress between 1834 and 1841. On the main facade, a staircase ascends to the neoclassical porch, with six imposing striated columns, of a Corinthian order, on which the triangular pediment decorated with reliefs of Ponciano Ponzano rises. The emblematic lions that flank the entrance are the work of the same sculptor and were cast with the iron of the cannons captured during the war in Africa. Under the pediment, the chiseled bronze door opens only on very marked occasions. Among the rooms of the building, symmetrical, highlights the well-known Session room, but also the library or the Conference room, better known as the "lost steps" room.
6. Fuente de Neptuno
Both gods occupy prominent positions within the Greek mythological hierarchy and rival in the sports field, since the fans of Atlético de Madrid celebrate their victories in the square of the god of the sea, while that of Real Madrid does so in that of Cibeles. As part of the original Ventura Rodríguez project, both sources were initially confronted, looking at each other on the side of Paseo del Prado. Both Cibeles and Neptune experienced restructuring and transfer processes at the end of the 19th century, finally occupying the center of the Cibeles and Cánovas del Castillo squares, respectively.
7. Prado National Museum
Singularly rich in paintings by European masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries, according to art historian and hispanist Jonathan Brown "few would dare to doubt that it is the most important museum in the world in European painting." Its main attraction lies in the wide presence of Velázquez, El Greco, Goya (the most widely represented artist in the museum), Tiziano, Rubens and El Bosco, of which he has the best and most extensive collections that exist worldwide, a what should be added outstanding sets of authors as important as Murillo, Ribera, Zurbarán, Fra Angelico, Rafael, Veronese, Tintoretto, Patinir, Antonio Moro, Van Dyck or Poussin, to name just a few of the most relevant.
8. Jeronimos
Popularly known as "Los Jerónimos", its official name is that of Parish Church of San Jerónimo el Real. It is located next to the Prado Museum, at the back, and is late Gothic with Renaissance influences from the early 16th century. Although there is little left of the original building, it has been remodeled and restored many times over the centuries. His name refers to his special relationship with the kings of Spain, to begin with it was built by order of the Catholic Monarchs and throughout history it became the place of spiritual retreat of several monarchs. In addition, for centuries it has been the scene of royal investiture in the absence of a cathedral and the wedding of Alfonso XIII was also held here, for which the great stairway leading to its door was built in 1906.
9. Puerta de Alcala
This monumental door, built by mandate of Carlos III to replace a previous one dating from the 16th century, was inaugurated in 1778. Designed by Francesco Sabatini, it is a granite arc of triumph of neoclassical style, the first built in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire, a precursor to others known as the Arc de Triomphe in Paris or the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Unlike the Puerta de Toledo or San Vicente, it has five openings instead of the usual three. The two facades of which it is composed show different decorations, making the inner face easier (initially the one facing the city, which includes the four virtues: Prudence, Justice, Temperance and Fortress) than the exterior, chaired by the royal shield and with greater decorative wealth, which was what those who entered Madrid saw. It receives its name for being located next to the road that led to Alcalá de Henares.
10. Cibeles Fountain
Surrounded by the buildings of the Palacio de Buenavista (Army Headquarters), Palacio de Linares (Casa de América), Palacio de Comunicaciones (formerly the Post Office headquarters and currently the City Council of Madrid) and Banco de España. The fountain represents the Roman goddess Cibeles, symbol of the land, agriculture and fertility, on a car pulled by two lions, the mythological characters Hipomenes and Atalanta. The goddess and the lions were carved in marble and the rest in stone. The sculpture of the goddess is the work of Francisco Gutiérrez. The two lions have been sculpted by the Frenchman Roberto Michel. The goddess is an icon for the followers of the Real Madrid football team, since the Madrid team titles are celebrated, as well as the successes of the Spanish soccer team.
11. Palacio de Cibeles
Designed and built by Antonio Palacios and Joaquín Otamendi as the headquarters of the Post and Telegraph Society of Spain, it was inaugurated in 1909. In 1993, it was declared a Site of Cultural Interest with a Monument category. Following patterns of rationality and functionality, the building represents the union of tradition and modernity. Built in stone, iron and glass, the Cibeles Palace sits on a site that had housed the former recreational gardens of El Buen Retiro.
12. Banco de Espana
All a decorative waste, awarded at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts of 1884. The building was built with the aim of providing the National Bank with a seat more in line with the importance of its functions, such as the single issuance of coins and bills for everything Spanish territory The interior of the building can only be visited by groups of educational centers and universities. Exceptionally, also by non-profit cultural and associative entities.

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Posted By : Gloria_K
Hector was a great guide. It was fun and interesting. The plastic drapes made the ride comfortable since it was cold. Blankets were offered. I recommend this tour for a general tour of central Madrid.
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 03:16:32

Posted By : LancsLass41
Great hours tour round central Madrid. Gave us good local information. We really enjoyed it. Would recommend
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Posted On : 2023-11-03 07:16:32

Posted By : Adolph_K
Unfortunately double booked tour. Cancelation and/or reschedule attempts rejected without refund. No ride for me and wife. Disappointing...
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Posted On : 2023-10-13 13:06:35

Posted By : lizaa952
Belen was a great guide. She was very knowledgeable and very witty too! We only had 24 hours in Madrid and this was the perfect way to see the beautiful city. We would thoroughly recommend. I think we covered about 9 miles and could never have walked that!
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Posted On : 2023-10-12 17:33:43

Posted By : rosemary_s
My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our TukTuk tour on the first day we arrived in Madrid. We feel that we got a really good view of all the possibilities the city has to offer . Our guide was helpful, polite and very friendly.
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Posted On : 2023-10-12 13:06:00

Posted By : Rhonda_I
A wonderful way to see Madrid! We loved the stop at the Rose Garden. So much information about the city. David was so friendly and informative.
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Posted On : 2023-10-08 03:16:49

Posted By : Diana_R
We did the 10am tuk tuk tour and it was very good. It gave us a quick snap shot of some of the sights of Madrid. Would recommend this time as the traffic is quite light.
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Posted On : 2023-10-06 10:05:21

Posted By : Shelly_S
We were only in Madrid for one day, and arrived to do some thing, educational, and enjoyable. At the last minute I was able to book it viatour tuk tuk tour, and Juan was our driver. The office gave us clear directions to meet our driver and chariot for the tour. Juan was funny, he was knowledgeable, and he was mindful of our desires for the trip. He was able to get us around the city, most important architectural, and historic landmarks.
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Posted On : 2023-09-08 03:49:16

Posted By : Camille_D
I missed my ride yesterday due to air travel and they gave me a tour today for half price. The driver was great and we loved it. Great way to see Madrid.
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Posted On : 2023-08-11 18:00:29

Posted By : 118tarao
It was fun and interesting activity. Good to do at the beginning of your trip to see where you want to go and where you don't want to miss.
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Posted On : 2023-08-08 07:42:39