Madrid Heartbeat: Parks, Palaces & Boulevards

About this tour

With an optional SCAVENGER HUNT for Children

The story of Madrid unfolds in layers; neoclassical arches, leafy parks, lively boulevards, and royal tradition. This walking tour captures the soul of Spain’s capital, blending elegance and energy as you uncover its most iconic landmarks. Families can add a playful twist with a scavenger hunt, turning Madrid’s streets and squares into a living adventure for young explorers.

Grace and grandeur intertwine in a city shaped by kings, artists, and dreamers. The Puerta de Alcalá rises in neoclassical elegance, while Retiro Park reflects an age of leisure in the glimmer of the Alfonso XII Monument and the delicate glass curves of the Crystal Palace. Plaza de Cibeles dazzles with its marble goddess and stately palace, as Gran Vía hums with life beneath ornate façades and glowing marquees. In quieter corners, the literary calm of Plaza de España and the ancient serenity of the Templo de Debod lend a final, timeless harmony to the city’s unfolding story.

The journey culminates at the majestic Royal Palace, Europe’s largest royal residence. Inside, gilded halls, the Throne Room, and the Royal Armoury showcase centuries of splendor. The tour concludes in the Plaza de Oriente, where manicured gardens and statues of kings frame the palace in timeless grace. And to end on a warm note, every guest is treated to a surprise gift, a keepsake of their walk through Madrid’s royal heart.

Meeting Point

Puerta de Alcalá