Overview
El Retiro is where Madrid slows down: 125 hectares of gardens, fountains and monuments once reserved for royalty. Together with the Paseo del Prado it forms a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
Our route glides along the park's grand avenues and gates, with stops for photos at the Crystal Palace, the lake and the Puerta de Alcalá before continuing down the museum mile.
⭐ Why book this experience
- ✓Photo stops at the park's monumental gates
- ✓Crystal Palace and the Retiro lake
- ✓Puerta de Alcalá and Plaza de la Independencia
- ✓Paseo del Prado UNESCO boulevard
- ✓Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofía from outside
- ✓Family, stroller and pet friendly
📍 On this route
- •Retiro Park
- •Crystal Palace
- •Retiro lake & Alfonso XII monument
- •Puerta de Alcalá
- •Casón del Buen Retiro
- •Prado Museum
- •Neptune Fountain
- •Cibeles Fountain
❓ Frequently asked questions
Can a tuk tuk drive inside Retiro Park?
Traffic inside the park is restricted, so we ride the perimeter and the Paseo del Prado side, stopping at the main gates for photos and a short walk to the Crystal Palace or the lake.
Which tour includes Retiro Park?
Retiro is part of the 2-hour (€159) and 3-hour (€209) routes, and can be added to a private VIP tour.
Is Retiro Park a UNESCO site?
Yes — Retiro and the Paseo del Prado were declared a UNESCO World Heritage landscape in 2021.
Is the tour good for families?
Very — the park stop lets children stretch their legs, and strollers and pets are welcome on board.