Begin your tour at the Maqueta del Centenario and set off on a journey through Gran Vía, Madrid’s most famous avenue. As you walk, learn about the street's transformation from a medieval network to a modern thoroughfare.
Discover how Gran Vía was conceived as a showcase for new architecture, technologies, and ways of living. Admire the elegant Beaux-Arts buildings, Art Deco skyscrapers, and glamorous cinemas that line the street.
Hear stories of how Gran Vía became a stage for Madrid to present itself as a cosmopolitan European capital. Explore the avenue as architecture, social history, spectacle, and memory, and see how it tells the story of a city constantly negotiating its identity.
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Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Live-tour guide
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Maqueta del centenario de la Gran Vía
Return
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Discover the history of Madrid's Gran Via on a guided tour. Learn about the city's transformation from a medieval to modern city, and admire the architecture of the Beaux-Arts and Art Deco buildings.
Highlights
-Discover the history of Madrid's Gran Via on a guided walking tour
-Learn about the city's transformation from a medieval to modern city
-Admire the architecture of the Beaux-Arts and Art Deco buildings
-Hear about the street's role in Madrid's social and cultural history
-See the hidden wartime shelters and glamorous cinemas along the way
Madrid: Gran Via Guided Walking Tour
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$98.00
Price varies by group size
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Begin your tour at the Maqueta del Centenario and set off on a journey through Gran Vía, Madrid’s most famous avenue. As you walk, learn about the street's transformation from a medieval network to a modern thoroughfare.
Discover how Gran Vía was conceived as a showcase for new architecture, technologies, and ways of living. Admire the elegant Beaux-Arts buildings, Art Deco skyscrapers, and glamorous cinemas that line the street.
Hear stories of how Gran Vía became a stage for Madrid to present itself as a cosmopolitan European capital. Explore the avenue as architecture, social history, spectacle, and memory, and see how it tells the story of a city constantly negotiating its identity.
