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Architecture tour Gran Vía from its best rooftops 20thC

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Free cancellation available
Price is €55 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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 centre 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 theatres 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.

Activity location

  • Circulo de Bellas Artes
    • Calle de Alcala 42, Entrada a salas y azotea por c/ Marqués de Casa Riera, 2.
    • 28014, Madrid, Spain, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Azotea del Círculo
    • 2 Calle del Marqués de Casa Riera
    • 28004, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

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ENGLISH GROUP TOUR
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m3h 30m
  • English

ENGLISH GROUP TOUR : Groups of minimum 4 people and maximum 10 people.
You will share the trip with other tourists that you may not know.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: 3h30m
The experience could last a bit longer, depending on the size of the group or how busy are the rooftops.

AGES: From 12 to 99 years.
From 12 to 15 years old, children's price

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€54.90 x 1 Adult€54.90

Total
Price is €54.90
Until Tue, 2 Jul
PRIVATE TOUR
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m3h 30m
  • English

Private tour: An exclusive experience just for you and the people you book with.

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Ages: From 0 to up
Children from 0 to 11 years old free of charge

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€279.00 x 1 Adult€279.00

Total
Price is €279.00
Until Tue, 2 Jul
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFundación Telefónica entrance
  • What's includedWhat's includedThe visit led by a local architect who will give you the artistic historical context of the buildings, accompanied by plans and historical photos to understand the urban development of the city in each period.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCirculo de Bellas Artes rooftop+building entrance +5.50€
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOption to finish rooftop RIU HOTEL M-F 11am-5pm + € 5 M-F 5pm-23pm +€10 SAT-SUN-BANK HOLIDAYS + € 10 all day
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks on the rooftops are not included

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Circulo de Bellas Artes
  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Museo Chicote
  • 5m
Edificio Telefonica
  • 20m
Edificio Carrion
  • 5m
Plaza de Espana
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCirculo de Bellas Artes
    • Calle de Alcala 42, Entrada a salas y azotea por c/ Marqués de Casa Riera, 2.
    • 28014, Madrid, Spain, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAzotea del Círculo
    • 2 Calle del Marqués de Casa Riera
    • 28004, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

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