ROYAL DISTRICT: From Puerta del Sol to the Royal Palace Gardens

Courtly squares, royal monuments and corners that most visitors never discover.

What is this tour about?

From Spain's kilometre zero to the historic gardens of the Royal Palace, this route passes through the settings where Madrid's history as capital of the Empire was forged. An itinerary that connects the places most closely tied to the Spanish Crown: squares, monuments, court intrigues and spaces of a beauty that few people truly know.

Featured locations

Puerta del Sol: Spain's kilometre zero and the perfect starting point to understand how Madrid grew into the capital of the Empire. A place steeped in history that goes far beyond the photographs and the New Year's Eve chimes.

Plaza de las Descalzas Reales: One of the most evocative corners of Habsburg Madrid. Court intrigues, figures who changed the course of the city's history, and a square that surprises those who arrive without expecting it.

Plaza de Oriente: The most monumental setting on the route. The Royal Palace, the Teatro Real and the new Royal Collections Gallery (one of the most recent and interesting museums on the history of the kings and queens of Spain) form one of the most impressive monumental ensembles in Europe.

Campo del Moro Gardens: A cinematic finale. Historic gardens with unique views of the Royal Palace, one of the most beautiful and least-known spaces in Madrid. The perfect finishing touch to a tour worthy of the history it tells.

What's included?
Guided tour with official Madrid tourist guides (APIT)

Practical information

Price: €10 per person
Duration: 2 hours
Language: Inglish
Meeting point: In front of the entrance to the Sol Tourist Centre, Puerta del Sol, no. 5
Arrival: 15 minutes before the start time

Who leads this tour?

This route is led by professionals from APIT (Professional Association of Tourist Guides of Madrid), official guides specialising in the history, heritage and secrets of the city.