Retiro Park Guided Walking Tour, Madrid - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Retiro Park Guided Walking Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 10.09 USD
Rating: 8.9 (894 reviews)

Deyvis provided a wonderful tour of Retiro Park and we had a good discussion. He pointed out excellent locations and I ...

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On this guided tour of Retiro Park, we'll share the many stories behind Madrid's green lung. You can also round out the tour with a visit to the Royal Palace or the Prado Museum.

Details

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide
Admission ticket to the Royal Palace (depending on selection)
Admission ticket to the Prado Museum (depending on selection)

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible. Provides signage for wayfinding and orientation. Information in accessible formats.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Puerta de la Independencia at El Retiro, in front of the Puerta de Alcalá

Reviews of our customers

8.9

Excellent 8,994 Travelers·894 reviews

July 7, 2026
Star Smith
Nueva Gorgona, Panama
Deyvis provided a wonderful tour of Retiro Park and we had a good discussion. He pointed out excellent locations and I was able to take lots of great...
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August 1, 2026
Tam Blanco
Caracas, Venezuela
Excellent balance of historic knowledge and fun facts. Michael answered all questions wisely yet the tour was fun. Recommended!
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April 14, 2019
Thomas Grimes
London, United Kingdom
We had the tour with Irene and she gave us a lovely tour of the park, answered our numerous questions and helped us take a bunch of photos mvery pleas...
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September 23, 2025
Claudia Uhlig
Berlin, Germany
Lidia was an excellent guide, we really enjoyed the tour!
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April 18, 2024
Anonymous
Bolivia
Tour was good but not outstanding. Rocio is pleasant and speaks very good English. A bit too much stopping in one place to listen to long descriptions...
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January 11, 2024
Jet
Corralejo, Spain
Benito was fantastic, his knowledge of the park and Madrid was brilliant….. He was very friendly and his English was like a native…. I would recomme...
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October 7, 2023
Migena
Madrid, Spain
A highly recommended guided tour. Beautiful park in the heart of Madrid. The guide, Rocio, was charming, with perfect English and complete competence....
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February 5, 2023
Zeydaris Gil De Lamadrid
New Jersey, United States
Very informative and very entertaining.
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June 15, 2022
Doris
Beni, our tour guide was wonderful.
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Jamal
Lebanon
Maria Jesus Malo Sanchez is an extraordinarily amazing guide ! She’s so knowledgeable but also kind and fun and she helped take pictures in the best...
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On this guided tour of Retiro Park, we'll share the many stories behind Madrid's green lung. You can also round out the tour with a visit to the Royal Palace or the Prado Museum.

Tour Details

We'll meet at the Puerta de la Independencia entrance to Retiro Park, right across from the iconic Puerta de Alcalá.

We'll kick off our guided tour of Retiro Park with a stroll to the famous Retiro Pond, presided over by the monument to Alfonso XII. Here, among other stories, we'll tell you about the hobbies of King Philip IV, who ordered the construction of this lake in what was then known as the Buen Retiro.

After hearing more fascinating stories about the park, we'll admire the outside of its 2 palaces: the Velázquez Palace and the iconic Crystal Palace, originally designed as a greenhouse.

We'll wrap up this guided tour of Retiro by admiring more of its gems, like the Parterre. In one of the park's most popular corners, we'll wander along its perfectly lined paths, admire its neatly trimmed hedges, and see cypress trees clipped into whimsical shapes.

After 1.5 hours, we'll wrap up the tour by the Parterre, and from there, you're free to explore your favorite parts of the park on your own.

Tour Options

Retiro Park Tour (1.5 hours): If you choose this option, we'll take the guided tour of the park as described in the itinerary above.
Retiro Park + Royal Palace Tour (3.5 hours): If you choose this option, after visiting Retiro, we'll meet up again in the afternoon in Plaza de Isabel II to head inside the Royal Palace, the former residence of Spain's Bourbon monarchs.
Retiro Park + Prado Museum Tour (3.5 hours): If you choose this option, after visiting Retiro, we'll meet on Calle Felipe IV, next to the Goya statue, at the agreed time. We'll head inside this famous art museum to discover the works it houses. Keep in mind that, depending on availability, the guided tour of the Prado Museum may take place at midday or in the afternoon.

Points of interest in Madrid

Royal Palace of Madrid Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Market of San Miguel Almudena Cathedral Puerta de Alcalá Prado Museum Bernabéu Stadium Retiro Park Reina Sofía Museum Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium

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On this guided tour of Retiro Park, we'll share the many stories behind Madrid's green lung. You can also round out the tour with a visit to the Royal Palace or the Prado Museum.

Tour Details

We'll meet at the Puerta de la Independencia entrance to Retiro Park, right across from the iconic Puerta de Alcalá.

After hearing more fascinating stories about the park, we'll admire the outside of its 2 palaces: the Velázquez Palace and the iconic Crystal Palace, originally designed as a greenhouse.

After 1.5 hours, we'll wrap up the tour by the Parterre, and from there, you're free to explore your favorite parts of the park on your own.

Tour Options

Retiro Park Tour (1.5 hours): If you choose this option, we'll take the guided tour of the park as described in the itinerary above.
Retiro Park + Royal Palace Tour (3.5 hours): If you choose this option, after visiting Retiro, we'll meet up again in the afternoon in Plaza de Isabel II to head inside the Royal Palace, the former residence of Spain's Bourbon monarchs.
Retiro Park + Prado Museum Tour (3.5 hours): If you choose this option, after visiting Retiro, we'll meet on Calle Felipe IV, next to the Goya statue, at the agreed time. We'll head inside this famous art museum to discover the works it houses. Keep in mind that, depending on availability, the guided tour of the Prado Museum may take place at midday or in the afternoon.

Retiro Park Guided Walking Tour