Madrid Full Day Tour: explore The Royal Palace & Prado Museum.

This is the perfect full-day tour for those who want to discover Madrid by the hand of a true local, expert in Arts, History, and in our lifestyle. My family has lived in Madrid for generations, we are true "cats", join me to discover many stories about us and how has been our everyday life here through time. Besides our museums and monuments, I would like you to experience our traditions, and history and feel the heartbeat's city on a tour through the most authentic streets of Madrid. In this tour, we'll explore highlights like Retiro, Royal Palace, El Prado, and hidden corners and secret places of old Madrid. We'll start in Old Madrid, discover the Arab origins of Mayrit, take a stroll in the Moorish quarter, and later walk into Habsburg's Golden age, getting to know amazing stories about Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. We'll visit the La Latina quarter with many picturesque corners and later will have a break to taste local savor.

Our itinerary is highly flexible but I'll recommend starting from Habsburg Madrid and Royal Palace and finishing the day at El Prado Museum. Some of the places on our way are: - Puerta del Sol the place where everything happened and happens is a good place to start. - San Ginés alley, is a busy corner in the golden age and a traditional place for us. - Plaza Mayor, we stop here to know the history and oddities of the most important square in old Madrid where you still can find old stores. - Segovia Street and La Latina Quarter are nice places for taking photos with some of the best views of the city. - Visit the lavish and impressive Royal Palace, home of the new Bourbon dynasty. - And in the afternoon the best Spanish painting in El Prado Museum. We'll stop for lunch or tapas whenever you need them. The itinerary can be adapted to the traveler's interest. Do not hesitate to contact me for a customized tour.