| Madrid Through the Centuries |
 On this comprehensive tour of Madrid, you’ll get a taste of its fascinating history as well as its contemporary glory. As you walk through the streets, your knowledgeable guide will fill you in on the city’s Arabic roots, the Spanish monarchy and subsequent French occupation, the civil war and the dictatorship of the 20th century. You will love exploring the medieval remnants at the Plaza Mayor, which still stands untouched from the era of the Habsburg dynasty and learn about how Madrid became the capital of Spain as early as 1561. You can then come back to the present with a visit to the market and pop into one of the most traditional and well-loved chocolate cafes. You will also get a taste of Madrid’s political history at the Puerta del Sol where the 1808 uprising against the French occurred and the site of the commemoration of the 2004 terror attacks. Price: 80.00 |