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Tapas Night Walking TourOnline Reservations Sample Spanish nightlife and Madrid's tasty tapas on an evening walking tour that will tantalize your taste buds. Led by an entertaining foodie guide, this walking tour is the best introduction to the laid back Madrileno lifestyle. You'll visit Madrid's tucked-away corners and feast on tasty treats you would never discover on your own, leaving you with a lasting feeling for Madrid and its people, and an appetite for its fabulous food and drink. On the walking tour you'll visit four traditional bars/restaurants to try authentic Spanish delicacies. It might be chorizo in cider, octopus from Galicia, cider from Asturias, sherry from Andalucia or other regional specialties. The tour price includes your first drink and tapas at the first bar you'll visit. You can then choose how much or how little you'd like to eat and drink at the other bars/restaurants you'll visit on the evening walking tour. For a satisfying night out you should expect to spend about 30 to 35 euros per person. |
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Along the way, your English-speaking guide will explain the traditions behind Madrid's food and wine, and advise on local specialties. Your local guide will also assist with language and translation, while providing interesting facts about Madrid's history, culture and customs.
As the average maximum group size is six people, you will enjoy a unique personalized experience on this special evening walking tour of Madrid's fabulous tapas bars and restaurants. It's the perfect way to discover local insights, while sampling traditional food and drink in great company. Ultimately, adding more color and flavor to your Spanish sojourn.
Flamenco
Show at Torres Bermejas
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Feel the heat of Spain's traditional dance at the legendary Torres Bermejas, where some of the greatest names in flamenco have performed.
You will be entertained by an internationally renowned flamenco group of more than 20 artists, making your visit a night to remember.
The famous Torres Bermejas club features a unique decor, reproducing the grandeur of the Alhambra in Granada.
While being entertained by a fabulous live flamenco show, you have the option of enjoying a drink, or why not go for the dinner option?
A typical meal might include a welcome glass of sherry, Andalucian gazpacho, Spanish omelet, paella, fish, flan, coffee and cava (Spanish champagne), wine or sangria and mineral water.
Hard
Rock Cafe, Madrid
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The electrifying capital of Spain, Madrid is one of the country's most vibrant and exciting cities.
Madrilenos make it a daily practice to take time to enjoy life, and now you can do the same when visiting the Hard Rock Cafe Madrid.
Located at Plaza de Colon along the historical Paseo de la Castellana, the Cafe awaits as your fiesta destination for enjoying this rollicking city.
The Cafe's outstanding memorabilia collection and the majesty of this fabled city with nearby views of the National Library, the Cultural Centre of Madrid, and the beautiful oceanic fountains of Colon, will completely invigorate you, so get ready for the all night extravaganza, Hard Rock style.
Madrid
City Sightseeing and Royal Palace Tour
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Marvel at the sites of Madrid on this tour of the city and the Royal Palace. Learn about its past and how it has shaped the city you see today.
Discover Madrid as the multi-faceted city that it is, from its Arab origins to the court days during the reign of Phillip II and of Charles III, and finally to present day Madrid. It was during the reign of Charles III in the 18th Century when most artistic and cultural ideas were introduced enabling Madrid to become an important cultural and scientific center.
Walk past such well known sights as Monumento de la Encarnacion; famous squares such as Plaza de Oriente, Mayor, Puerta de la Operal, Ramales, de la Villa, Sacramento, Puerta del Sol and Col�n square, where you can Stop, relax and enjoy a complimentary soft drink.
Continue to Madrid's Royal Palace. Built in the 18th century on the site of an ancient alcassar (Arab-fortress) following the classical Italian baroque style, it is one of the most beautiful and best preserved palaces in Europe.
On the outside, its surroundings enhance the grandeur of the building, while in the inside rich tapestries, exquisite china pieces, clocks, etc. can be admired in every chamber.
Madrid
City Tour and Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
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Match an introductory sightseeing tour of Madrid with a visit to Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home ground of the legendary Real Madrid football team. Sightseeing and football. it's the perfect mix.
On the panoramic city tour you will discover that Madrid is a multifaceted city, from its Arab origins, the court days during the reigns of Phillip II and Charles III, through to the nightlife hubs of present-day Madrid. It was during the reign of Charles III in the 18th century that Madrid became an important cultural and scientific center.
You'll drive along Madrid's famous avenues, including the Gran Via and Castellana, to famous squares such as Plazas de Espana, Puerta del Sol and Puerta de Alcala. You'll also visit the city's historic quarters and famous parks, including Casa de Campo and Retiro. The tour also takes you past the university and the bull ring.
Next stop is Bernabeu Stadium, home ground of Real Madrid. Here, you will have the opportunity to take a unique tour of the stadium, with access to places you've only dreamed of visiting. You'll see the tunnel to the locker rooms, the bench, the pitch and even the presidential box.
Round off your tour with a visit to the museum celebrating the legendary Real Madrid team. The tour concludes at Bernabeu Stadium.
Madrid
Cultura Card
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Discover the rich history and culture of Madrid with your Madrid Cultura Card. Gain entry to over 50 museums, partake in a "Discover Madrid" walking tour, enjoy a theater show or visit the Bernabeu Stadium Tour.
With the choice of a 24 hour, 48 hour or 72 hour card, you can also enjoy discounts on shopping, restaurants and nightlife such as a flamenco show.
You will also receive a tourist guide with information about museums and services included available in 5 languages.
A map of the city showing the locations of participating establishments will also be included when you collect your card.
Includes priority access into Prado Museum, Madrid Royal Palace, Thyssen-Bornemisza museum and Reina Sofia museum.
Madrid
Cycling Tour
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Mount your bicycle for a fun and interesting way to see the sights of Madrid.
You have two options to choose from on this tour.
You can choose the Urban Route and see the sights and sounds of the city or you can kick back and enjoy the country side on the Country route.
Urban Route - You will see the following sights:
Mayor
Street
Habsburg's Madrid
Almudena Cathedral
Royal Palace
Templo de Debod
Plaza de Espana
Plaza mayor
Las Letras Quarter
Retiro Park
Puerta de Alcala
Country Route - You will see the following sights:
Mayor Street
Habsburg's Madrid
Almudena Cathedral
Royal Palace
Templo de Debod
Plaza de Espana
Casa Campo
Madrid
Segway Tour
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Zip through the streets of Madrid on a revolutionary Segway! Not only is it easy but, loads of fun as well. You will see the Royal Palace, the Almudena, Templo de Debod and the Mayor and de Espana Plaza's on this unique tour.
Start your tour with a safety briefing and some basic training before setting off on a route through central Madrid.
Pass by Almudena Cathedral, recently completed in 1992 after more than 110 years of construction. Although the church is relatively new, this spot has been a place of worship since the city's earliest settlement.
The Palacio Real or Royal Palace, was the brainchild of Felipe V, the first of the Bourbon Kings. His plan was to build an architectural masterpiece to rival its European counterparts.
What you now see is an Italianate baroque colossus boasting around 2800 rooms. It is still used for official receptions, however the current King does not reside in the Palace. You will also see the beautiful Sabatini gardens in honor of Francesco Sabatini, an Italian architect who worked a great deal on the Royal Palace.
See the amazing Templo de Debod, a 4th Century-BC Egyptian temple which was saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser and sent block by block to Spain in 1970.
Cruise through the famous Plaza de Espana where you will see a statue of Spanish writer, Cervantes. At the writer's feet is a bronze of his most well known characters, Don Quijote and Sancho Panza.
Return to the heart of Madrid, Plaza Mayor built in typical Herrerian style. Formerly a center for Royal festivities and Bull fighting, the square was burnt to the ground in 1790 but, was subsequently resurrected. Today the square is lined with shops and alfresco cafes, which makes it the perfect place to end your tour.
Madrid
Tourist Travel Pass
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Travel throughout the region of Madrid with ease with your Madrid Tourist Travel Pass.
With this pass you are entitled to use all public transport services with unlimited use within the period of validity.
You can choose from 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 days for either Zone A, taking to the main museums and sights in central Madrid or Zone T, covering central Madrid as well as Toledo and Guadalajara.
Zone A
Underground - All metro lines within the zone
Urban Buses - All EMT routes
Suburban Trains - All RENFE suburban trains within the zone
Light Rail - ML1
Zone T
Underground - All metro lines within the zone
Urban Buses - All EMT routes
Interurban Buses - All lines of Regular Passenger Public Transport by
road, within this zone
Suburban Trains - All RENFE suburban trains within the zone
Light Rail - ML1
You will also receive instructions on how to use your
pass and a map of Madrid showing bus routes, the underground and train
network as well as places of interest.