The Guernica by Pablo Picasso (the masterpiece of XX-century paintings) will be the strong point of this unforgettable private Reina Sofia Tour.
- You will learn how Picasso’s Guernica captures the nightmare of massive aerial bombardments and understand why controversy persists about the multiple symbols of the painting.
- Picasso refused in life to explain the Guernica, but thanks to this private tour you will have a deep insight into the iconography of Picasso, and other artists which influenced in the difficult creative process of Guernica.
- Last but not least, other significant political, social and personal interpretations of this great artwork
Enjoy this private day tour outside of Madrid including visits to the Monastery of the Escorial and Valley of the Fallen. You will travel in a private vehicle with a private chauffeur to ensure your guide´s full attention.
This private tour will begin from your hotel in Madrid. Then head towards the Escorial and Valley of the Fallen.
Your tour guide will be at your disposal during the whole duration of the tour.
Driving time is around 1 hour each way, then 2 hours at the Escorial and 1 hour at the Valley of the Fallen.
Explore the culture and heritage of Spain’ and Portugal during this 11-day guided tour from Madrid to Portugal and Andalucia. Embrace a tour complete with beautiful sights, charm, and flavors in Cordoba, Granada, Seville and Costa del Sol.
Indulge in an exquisite culinary journey set in the charming ambiance of a historic building in the heart of Madrid. In just 45 minutes, savor the finest prime cuts of Jamón Ibérico, along with flavorful chorizo sausage, lomo and salchichón.
After meeting your expert host at the venue, embark on the guided culinary experience to discover the finest flavors Spain has to offer. Along with sampling Jamón Ibérico, the famous handcrafted cured ham, you will find out about the detailed production process and one of the surprising secret ingredients—the acorn.
Additionally, try the Spanish chorizo sausage, the lomo ibérico, and the best salami you have probably tried. Elevate your palate as you explore the deep nuances of the organic olive oil produced in-house. Complementing these culinary delights, expertly chosen wine pairings will transport you to the heart of Spain's gastronomic heritage.
The first stop is the Prado Museum, considered the most important nationally, where your guide will show you the most outstanding paintings by Velázquez, Goya, Bosch, Rubens...
Leaving the museum, we will continue on our way, walking through the so-called Landscape of Light, the surroundings of Paseo del Prado and El Retiro Park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2021.
We arrive at the Reina Sofía Museum, where the guide will focus on one of the masterpieces of the 20th century: Guernica, which deserves a comprehensive and detailed explanation to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of its author, and one of the best artists. 20th century: the artist Pablo Picasso.
Finally, and after lunch, we will go to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, whose collection consists of nearly a thousand works ranging from the 13th century to the 20th century, and where you can see different pictorial styles.
Enjoy a local’s guided tour of the stunning El Retiro Park.
Then you will meet with the guide in Isabel II Square to get inside access to all parts of Madrid’s Royal Palace and Gardens, including the throne room; marvel at the artwork of Goya and Velazquez.
Following or before the Royal Palace Tour, you will have the opportunity to taste several tapas in one of the most important in Madrid (if you select this option).
We will visit two of the oldest cities in Spain. We begin by visiting the city of Ávila, fascinated by its walls and the stories told by our guide. Leaving the city of Ávila we enjoy a panoramic view where we can take spectacular memories. We are heading to Segovia to show you the thousand-year-old Roman Aqueduct from the 2nd century. Then we guide you to the restaurant to try the delicious cuisine of Segovia (only for the option with lunch included). After having tasted the typical dishes, we will go to the Gothic Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de La Asunción and San Frutos. We know the corners and appreciate its buildings on the way to the famous Alcázar in which they were inspired to create the castle of the movie "Snow White" and we enter the fanciful dream castle. Finally, the bus will be waiting for us to return to Madrid to tell about our incredible experience.
Spend the day exploring with us in depth the Ribera del Duero Designation of Origin, visiting two of the main wineries in the region. Discover the versatility of the Tempranillo grape variety and a region that, in a few years, has become the Spanish vanguard of international wine.
During the day as you travel through the beautiful landscape, you will visit two wineries that represent the diversity of the region, tasting different styles of wines made with the Tempranillo grape as a base. You will have the opportunity to meet winemakers and owners and visit their underground cellars where some of the best wines in Spain are aging in ideal conditions.
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection is one of the most important collections in the world, you will know different, characters, eras and ideas that cross the western painting from the s. XIII to XX. You can not miss the visit of a museum that is one of the cultural references of Madrid and Europe.
Maximize every moment in Madrid by combining two of its most iconic museums into one convenient tour. On this 5.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum combo tour, your expert guide will lead up to 8 guests to skip the lines at the Prado and Reina Sofia museums. These rich collections of both historical and modern European art are not to be missed.
Madrid is a city with a rich history and a diverse culinary culture. Your food and history tour of Madrid provides an excellent opportunity to discover the city's most iconic dishes while learning about its history. The tour starts at the historic Plaza Mayor, where the guide takes visitors through the winding streets to explore Madrid's food culture. You will stop by the oldest restaurant in the world before making our way one of three tapas stops. First stop has been in the same family 60 years. after this stop your guide will walk you through the medieval streets of Madrid pointing out some historical points of interest like the Plaza Del Sol. Then we are off to your 2nd stop where you will enjoy the iconic garlic shrimp of Madrid and 2 more tastings with a Spanish Rioja wine . Then we are off to our final stop not before visit more historical points of interest. 3rd stop three more amazing tasting.
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Enjoy a 7 multi day tour through Salamanca, Oporto, Coimbra, Lisbon, Fatima and more from Madrid.
End of the tour in Madrid as well.
Maximize every moment in Madrid by combining two of its most iconic museums into one convenient tour. On this 5.5 hour private guided museum combo tour, your expert guide will lead you to skip the lines at the Prado and Reina Sofia museums. These rich collections of both historical and modern European art are not to be missed.
You and your friends will embark on an three-hours and a half Spanish gastronomy tour in the heart of Madrid's stunning historic centre. You will have the opportunity to discover local Spanish food experience and enjoy the unique way locals go out to eat. You will also walk through streets where each and every corner has something to tell. Once our experienced guide concludes our Tapas Tours in Madrid, your stomach will be completely full of yummy food and also you will have a wide knowledge of our day to day habits. Plus in all our tours there is a Secret Dish, which you can only find out about on the day.
As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!
Sit back in one of our private vehicles, relax and enjoy the scenery on the way to Toledo. Follow your local guide on a walking tour of this Historic City, declared World Heritage. Once Spain’s capital, it is a perfect mix of Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures. Visit the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, the Synagogue of Sta. Maria la Blanca and the Church of St. Tomé.
Enjoy a 4-hour private food tour and a great way to learn about Madrid´s culture and customs from the local perspective. This may be a bit more expensive than other tours around, but believe us!! there is a reason for this. You will see, taste and participate in the daily life of the capital, will go to traditional and lesser known places of the city, will explore different neighborhoods, but most importantly you will learn about the gastronomical culture and history of Madrid and Spain and will taste culinary delights and specialties.
All the products delivered on this tour, will depend on personal tastes and the most important, will be of the upmost quality out there!
Enjoy!!
We propose you learning something else about Gran Vía and surroundings from the urban, historical and architectural point of view since it was conceived more than 100 years ago until its recent last reform. We will start on the rooftop of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, projected by Antonio Palacios, where you will enjoy the best views of the city. Likewise, we will know the history of other buildings such as the new headquarters of the City Council or the Cervantes Institute, Torres Blancas or Colón Towers. After going down the impressive staircase of the Círculo de Bellas Artes and visiting the building inside, we will start walking the first stretch of Gran Vía, stopping at Loewe, the luxury brand where Ava Gardner bought his exclusive bags before going to celebrate the premiere of his films at Museo Chicote with a cocktail together with bullfighters like Luis Miguel Dominguín, as Almodovar has done later in the 80`s. We will visit the Telefónica Building, the first Madrid skyscraper, whose cultural Foundation we will access together. We will continue the journey through the second section of Gran Vía, knowing the old Paris-Madrid Mall, the first luxury shopping center in Madrid. Later we will remember the missing Hotel Florida in Callao where Ernest Hemingway shared nights with international correspondents covering the Spanish Civil War. From here you will enjoy the views of the third section of Gran Vía with its cinemas and musical theaters that we will walk together to Plaza de España where we will finish at the last rooftop. A secret corner where we will have a drink while I tell you the project that will change this square with the Casa de Campo, Sabatini Gardens and the Royal Palace in the background.
Other things to note
Access to the first rooftop is not included (+5€/pax).
It is offered as an option to finish the tour on the rooftop of the new Hotel Riu Plaza de España on the 27th floor with amazing views.
Access MON-FRI +5€/pax till 6pm (no queue) +10€/pax from 6pm (queue of 20-30min).
SAT-SUN +10€ ALL DAY (queues in the afternoon-evening)
I offer other rooftops at the end of the architous without paying an entrance.
The acces to all the rest of the buildings is included.
You can have something to drink on the rooftops where we will stop at the beginning or at the end of the architour as an option.
Experience the highlights of Spain’s Andalusia region, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage City of Toledo, on this 8-day tour of Spain from Madrid. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens in Granada; explore the beautiful Mediterranean coastal region of Costa del Sol; and witness the mix of three cultures of Spain -- Christian, Moorish and Jewish -- in Toledo. Enjoy seven overnight stays in 3- or 4-star hotels as well as several guided tours and round-trip transportation by deluxe coach.
The perfect way to discover Spain with a professional guide!
Admire Sevilla, Cordoba, Ronda and the White Villages... Marbella and Morocco.
Relax and enjoy!
Travel back in time to the rule of the Romans on this 8-hour private day trip to Segovia, with a round-trip, high-speed train ticket from Madrid. After meeting a private guide in Segovia, explore the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage-listed city on a walking tour. Marvel at the Aqueduct of Segovia, discover the 11th-century Alcázar Castle and learn all about Segovia Cathedral. Enjoy personalized commentary from your private guide, and make the most of some free time before returning to Madrid.
Enjoy Madrid by yourself !!
Our Chauffeur services offer our customers a high-class and extra-comfortable journey in our Business Car Mercedes Benz E class (up to 3 passengers), Luxury Van Mercedes Benz Viano (up to 6 passengers) or our Luxury Sedan Mercedes Benz S Class (up to 2 passengers).
Whether it’s for a business trip, sightseeing, or a shopping day out, explore Madrid with ease with this private 4/8 hour chauffeured vehicle service. Hop aboard your private Car or Van at your hotel or accommodation in Madrid City Center, then spin through the city streets with a private driver
Take this 5-hour private tour of the UNESCO-listed El Escorial Monastery from Madrid.
Delve into the fascinating history of one of the King of Spain's official residences, with your expert guide.
