Plaza de Oriente

Summer activities

Embark on a guided 2-hour tour of Madrid's Royal Palace. Admire art pieces by Giordano and Goya while exploring the palace at a peaceful time of day alongside an expert guide with in-depth knowledge about the home to Spanish Royals past and present.  Start at the Opera Metro Station in Plaza de Isabel II, home to the Teatro Royal, where you will meet your guide. After a picturesque walk through Plaza de Oriente, enjoy skip-the-line privileges before entering the palace. Relish visits to the Throne Room, Banquet Hall, and Private Royal apartments. Be amazed as to how these rooms are brought to life in an engaging and fascinating way by your professional guide. Marvel at exclusive works of art by Giordano and Goya, as well as historical articles such as historic tapestries, suits of armor, and ornate swords. Take in in the building's 19th-century design and beautiful floral layout, which serves as an excellent backdrop for memorable photos. Depending on the option selected, continue with a guided tour inside Royal Collections Gallery. This museum has the most important collections from the Crown of Spain. You will visit all the rooms where you can enjoy paintings and tapestries of very important painters such as El Bosco, Titian, El Greco, Ribera, Velázquez or Caravaggio. You will also visit the Royal Armory, one of the most important in Europe, and enjoy thousands of pieces of royal furniture, musical instruments and games that show you the daily life in the Palace.

Explore the highlights of Madrid's Old Town on a city tour with a guide, including skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace with a tour. Stop by beautiful squares like Plaza de la Villa and Plaza de Oriente as you learn about their history. Finish with a guided tour of the impressive Royal Palace. Start the tour at Calle Mayor, a bustling central street in the Old Town. Cross the Plaza Mayor and see its statue of Felipe III. Next, head to the San Miguel market and browse its stalls of authentic Spanish cuisine. Continue to the Plaza de la Villa, one of the most well-preserved historic squares in the city. Learn about its history as the former site of the Madrid Town Hall. Make your way to the Plaza de Oriente, which leads to the Royal Palace. From there, enjoy skip-the-line entry to the palace and take a guided tour of the largest royal residence in Europe. See its courtyards, art collections, and 18th-century architecture up close.

Immerse yourself in the lavish realm of Madrid's Royal Palace on a guided tour. Start your journey with a leisurely stroll through Plaza de Oriente, allowing you to absorb the ambiance before effortlessly bypassing queues and entering the splendor of the palace. While traversing the revered halls, hear the tales of the Throne Room, Banquet Hall, and Private Royal Apartments. Envision the untold secrets contained within these walls. Enjoy a visual feast with masterpieces by Giordano and Goya. Beyond paintings, delve into historical treasures such as ancient tapestries, regal suits of armor, and ornate swords. Marvel at the palace's 19th-century design and flourishing gardens that create a picturesque backdrop, perfect for capturing photos. You can extend the tour to the Royal Collections Gallery. Picture wandering through rooms adorned with priceless works by El Bosco, Titian, Velázquez, and other legendary artists – an experience akin to stepping into a living canvas. Finally, the Royal Armory awaits, showcasing a trove of royal furniture, musical instruments, and even games that offer a glimpse into the daily life of royalty.

Children from 7 years and older can attend this tour with a regular bike. Also child seats up to 22 kg weight are available. Cruise through Madrid on this guided bike tour as you take in many of the city's highlights. Ride on convenient cycle paths, in pedestrian zones, and through parks so you won't have to navigate traffic. Have the option to finish your tour with tapas and a refreshing beverage.  Start your tour with a short explanation about how to safely ride your bike. Make your way to Plaza de Oriente and hear the stories about the creation of the statue of Filip IV, the Royal Palace, the Cathedral, and the San Nicolas Church. Admire the some of the oldest buildings in the city at the Plaza de la Villa and absorb the bustle of the Mercado San Miguel. Pass through the grand squares of Plaza Mayor and Santa Ana, before viewing the living wall of the Caixa Forum museum.  Pass the Prado Museum, Retiro Park, and Puerta de Alcalá before making your way to Puerta del Sol. Add to your experience by selecting the tapas option and enjoy 3 pinchos and a drink and the end of your tour.

An unparalleled walking tour in Madrid. Enjoy a visit to the most important rooms of the Spanish monarchy with a guided tour of the Royal Palace in Madrid. Make your way through the entrance hall, the main staircase, Alabarderos Hall, the Hall of Columns, Charles III Hall, and many more of the building's main areas. Start your tour at the Plaza de Oriente to access the interior of the monument through the Plaza de la Armería and appreciate the magnificent views of the Almudena Cathedral, Campo del Moro Gardens, and the Casa de Campo. Receive an introduction to the monarchy and the kings who have inhabited this landmark for years. Enter through the main staircase and walk through the two rooms used in ancient times as leisure and banqueting areas, enjoying each of the paintings, tapestries, and spectacular vaults. Next, access the private rooms of Charles III, stopping before his great dressing room and Gasparini's room, with its chinoiserie style with rococo influences. Discover Charles III's main room, then visit the triple room of the famous royal dining space, one of the only areas still in use. Pass by the silver and porcelain rooms, with all their collections of crockery and silverware. Enter the prince's courtyard and discover the precious reliquary and the grandiose chapel guarded by the Catholic kings at its entrance. After your tour, marvel at the royal collections in the last chambers of the museum. See Stradivarius violins, the crown room and its scepter with the table of sphinxes, the throne room with its 12 mirrors and armchairs guarded by Velazquez' lions, and the great royal armory.

Visit Madrid's major sights on a guided walking tour of the historical center. Visit the Plaza de España, admire the Royal Palace, take a walk down Calle Mayor, and more. Meet your guide in the historical quarter and begin your tour of some of the top local sights. Visit the Templo de Debod, a 2200 year-old Egyptian temple that was gifted to Spain and brought to Madrid, stone by stone. Next, take in panoramic views of Madrid from the Parque del Oeste. Afterward, visit one of the city's most important squares at Plaza de España. Check out the statue of Cervantes, the famous writer who penned Don Quixote. Continue on to the Plaza de Oriente, a spectacular garden square containing a collection of 20 sculptures depicting historical kings of Spain. Admire the equestrian bronze sculpture of King Philip IV, designed by Galileo and Velázquez. See the outside of the Catedral de la Almedena and admire its majestic Gothic architecture. Visit the outside of the Royal Palace of Madrid, right next to the cathedral. Learn about the historical and artistic significance of this opulent structure. Next, take a walk down Calle Mayor, Madrid's old main street. Be transported back to the 15th century among its cobblestone streets, narrow alleys, and squares. Visit Plaza de la Villa, the heart of old Madrid and home to City Hall. Discover its historical buildings and the statue of Álvaro de Bazán, the Grand Admiral of the Spanish Armada. Take a stroll through the Mercado San Miguel, famous for its tapas and delis. Finish your tour at Plaza Mayor, Madrid's main square. Soak in the historical atmosphere as you stand among some of the oldest taverns in the world.

Explore the Royal Palace of Madrid with a licensed guide, and discover the former official residence of the Spanish Royal Family with your direct entry access. Also known as the Palacio de Oriente due to its proximity to Plaza de Oriente on the east side of the palace, the building is used exclusively for receptions, ceremonies, and official events. The Palace has an extensive collection of upholstery, porcelain, antique clocks, armor, and art pieces including paintings by Goya and Velázquez. Admire the rich ornamentations of the private rooms where the royalty lived, each revealing its personality. Also, you will visit the official rooms, such as the Royal Throne Room, the Gala Dinner Room, and the Royal Chapel. 

Head to the meeting point and set out on your guided tour of Madrid's top attractions. Start at the House-Museum of Lope de Vega, the former home of the 17th-century writer Lope de Vega. Discover where Quevedo and Gongora lived and see the Spanish Theatre before making your way to Plaza de Santa Ana in central Madrid. Continue to Plaza de Jacinto Benavente and Puerta del Sol, and wander along Calle de la Salud. Take in the vastness of Plaza Mayor, Madrid's vibrant main square, and admire the Cuchilleros Arch, one of the most popular entrances to the square. Stroll down the narrow Calle del Codo and visit the Plaza de la Villa to see some of the oldest buildings in the city. Finish on a high note as you walk past the Catedral de la Almudena and stop to marvel at the Royal Palace of Madrid from the Plaza de Oriente, where your tour comes to an end. Choose to visit the palace interior on your own or head to one of the nearby restaurants for some refreshments.

A 3-hour electric bike excursion begins from our meeting point at Plaza de Ópera. We'll then proceed to Plaza Mayor, one of our city's most popular locations. Afterward, we'll head to Puerta del Sol and ascend to Plaza de Jacinto Benavente, one of our Nobel Prize laureates in Literature, before immersing ourselves in the Barrio de las Letras. Miguel de Cervantes, Emilia Pardo Bazán, Luis de Góngora, María de Zayas... they all have a presence in this vibrant neighborhood. Next, we'll explore the Caixa Forum and its vertical garden, the first of its kind in Spain. Continuing to Buen Retiro Park, we'll encounter its most renowned monuments: the fallen angel, the Crystal Palace, and the Monument to Alfonso XII, as well as other hidden gems. Leaving Buen Retiro Park, we'll pass by the Prado Museum and the Church of San Jeronimo el Real before turning towards the Barrio de las Letras, making our way to the House of Miguel de Cervantes. Subsequently, we'll emerge at Plaza de las Provincias, behind Plaza Mayor, and head towards Calle Cuchilleros, home to some of the city's most popular restaurants. Following that, we'll proceed to the Factor Street viewpoint, where we'll catch sight of the youngest cathedral in Spain, the Almudena Cathedral. Finally, we'll visit Plaza de Oriente, next to the Royal Palace and Royal Theater, and make our way towards Plaza España, passing through the Sabatini Gardens and the Senate until we reach Debod Park. Here, we'll encounter the oldest building in the city, the Temple of Debod, and the viewpoint overlooking the Royal Palace and the Casa de Campo. All of this, accompanied by our guides who will share legends and stories to help you discover Madrid and its peculiarities in a fast and enjoyable manner.

Get ready to travel from Madrid’s city center to the countryside in a matter of minutes. Begin in the heart of the old city, close to Plaza Mayor, and make your way to Plaza de Oriente, from where you can admire the colossal Royal Palace and Opera House. Glide past the beautiful Sabatini Gardens and take the long and steep San Vicente Hill. In a few minutes you will find yourself by the Manzanares river, which you will cross to reach Casa de Campo. Once a forest reserved for kings and noblemen, who would enjoy hunting on its premises, the Casa de Campo is now a very popular place amongst locals. The small lake which you will see during the tour fills with madrileños during the weekends, rowing boats, and having barbecues. With the assistance of the e-bike’s engine climb a hill where you can take a few minutes to rest and admire the skyline of the city. Then begin the descent towards the river and get a great view of the Cathedral and the Royal Palace from the Huerta de la Partida before returning to the center of town. With your electric bicycle you will enjoy this wonderful tour without effort, in an eco-friendly vehicle and whose battery assist the pedal to make the route completely comfortable.