On this tour of Madrid, we’ll take a panoramic walking route to discover the contrasts of the Spanish capital. We’ll visit neighborhoods such as Salamanca, Usera, Chamartín, and Vallecas, and we’ll also pass through the main areas of the Madrid of the Habsburgs.
Tour Details
At the indicated time, we’ll meet in front of the Four Seasons, and from this luxury hotel on Calle Sevilla, we’ll travel north by bus to Chamartín, the capital’s financial district. Are you ready to discover Madrid’s contrasts?
In this neighborhood, we’ll see the Cuatro Torres business complex and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home stadium of Real Madrid. Next, we’ll pass through the diplomatic district of embassies and consulates and enter the Salamanca neighborhood. Here, we’ll get off the vehicle to visit La Paz Market, where we’ll enjoy a typical snack.
The route will continue toward Las Ventas Bullring, from where we’ll head south to Vallecas. In this neighborhood, we’ll stop at Cerro del Tío Pío. From here, we’ll enjoy one of the best panoramic views of Madrid!
After taking in the views, we’ll pass by the Vallecas Stadium, home of Rayo Vallecano. Leaving this point behind, we’ll head to Usera, known as Madrid’s Chinatown. Here, we’ll see how Chinese culture is strongly present in the neighborhood’s shops, restaurants, and social life.
At the end of the route through Usera, we’ll return to the city center, where we’ll get off the vehicle to begin a walking tour of the Madrid of the Habsburgs. During this walk through the historic center, we’ll pass landmarks such as Plaza de la Villa, the Royal Palace, and Almudena Cathedral. We’ll also see the entrance of Casa Botín, the oldest restaurant in the world, and visit San Miguel Market.
The final stop will be at the famous Plaza Mayor, where we’ll conclude this Madrid contrasts tour after a total duration of 5 hours.
