THE BUEN RETIRO PARK. Garden of Kings, Open-Air Museum

Beyond the pond and the boats. A walk through the history, art, and hidden corners of Madrid's best-loved park.

What is this tour about? 

El Retiro Park is a genuine green oasis right in the heart of the city, hiding magnificent treasures waiting to be discovered on this guided tour. We'll trace the site's ancient history, learn the origins of monumental landmarks such as the Palacio del Buen Retiro, the Salón de Reinos, and the old Porcelain Factory, and of course enjoy one of the finest outdoor sculpture collections in all of Spain.
We'll be amazed by the beauty and secrets of its fountains and statues, and recall celebrated sculptors such as Benlliure, Mariátegui, Aniceto Marinas, Coullaut-Valera, and Mateo Inurria...

Route:

• Plaza de la Independencia
• Paseo de México
• Fuente de los Galápagos
• Plaza del Maestro Villa
• Casa de Vacas
• Paseo de Colombia
• Monument to the Álvarez Quintero Brothers
• Plaza de Costa Rica
• Casita del Pescador
• Artificial Mountain
• Ruins of San Pelayo and San Isidoro
• Monument to Cuba
• Monument to General Martínez Campos
• Paseo de Chile
• Monument to Alfonso XII
• Palacio de Velázquez
• Palacio de Cristal
• Fuente de la Alcachofa (Artichoke Fountain)
• Parterre

What's included?

Guided tour with official Madrid tourism guides (APIT)

Practical information

Who guides this tour?
This route is guided by professionals from APIT (Professional Association of Tourist Guides of Madrid), official guides specialized in the history, heritage, and hidden secrets of the city.