CLASSIC MADRID

Tour Details

Duration: minimum 1 hour

Idiomas: ENG, ESP, IT, PT

Includes 

  • Premium Tuk Tuk with onboard cooling
  • State-of-the-art sound system
  • Mini Bar Option (additional cost)

Welcome drink

Secret list of Madrid’s best restaurants (handpicked by a local)

Exclusive discount at Almirante Blas (our sponsor) https://www.almiranteblas.es/

Professional Photographer: add this optional service to your tour and get a unique photo album capturing the best moments of your tuk tuk experience.

Book it at: booking@artuktuk.com

  • Professional photo session during the tour
  • Receive all your edited photos in digital format
  • Option to add special stops for amazing photo opportunities
  • Available with any of our tours for an extra fee

Online Tour Guide: Add this optional service and enjoy a live tour guide who, connected online, will follow your journey through the tuk tuk’s camera and guide you through everything you see during the ride.

Book it at: booking@artuktuk.com

Itinerary

A. Calle Estrella → Gran Vía
  • Discover the fascinating story behind the creation of Gran Vía, Madrid’s iconic modern avenue

  • Highlights include iconic landmarks like Telefónica, Capitol, and Metrópolis

  • Discover the history of Madrid’s cinemas, theatres, and its very own ‘Broadway

  • Palacio de Cibeles, Banco de España, fuente de Cibeles.

  • Heading towards Paseo del Prado, where you’ll discover beautiful gardens and iconic historic fountains like Apollo and Neptune

  • Detailed overview of:

    • Museo del Prado (Goya, Velázquez)

    • Museo Thyssen

    • Museo Reina Sofía (Guernica)

  • Calle Huertas, Lope de Vega, León…

  • Lively storytelling about the legendary rivalries between Quevedo and Góngora, Cervantes and Lope de Vega

  • Spot the plaques on the ground featuring famous literary quotes.

  • A brief history of the square, from royal coronations and public trials to its days as a bustling market.

  • A panoramic ride through the charming historic streets of Habsburg Madrid.

  • Enjoy stunning views from Cuesta de la Vega or Plaza de Oriente.

  • Discover the fascinating transformation from the old Alcázar to today’s majestic Royal Palace.

  • Explore the striking contrast between the palace’s classical design and the cathedral’s eclectic architecture.

  • Key Location: Linking Gran Vía, the Royal Palace, and the Temple of Debod.

  • Monument to Cervantes: Iconic central sculpture with Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.

  • Iconic Architecture: Framed by the impressive Edificio España and the Torre de Madrid.

  • Renovated Area: A modern space with beautiful gardens, elegant fountains, and pedestrian-friendly areas.

  • An ancient Egyptian temple, gifted to Spain for helping save Nubia.

  • Ideal al atardecer: cierre visual impactante.

  • Views of lesser-known areas rich in history and stunning architecture.

  • Mention of the Conde Duque Barracks as a vibrant cultural center.

Tour Map