Walk Madrid’s Art Mile with virtual tour guides—Retiro’s lakes, mythic fountains, and three world-class museums—while picking up smart, story-rich insights at every stop.
Admissions not included.
Your purchase is for 30-day access to our self-guided cell-phone tour. Tickets or entry fees
for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Stroll the Paseo del Arte from Retiro’s lakes and glass pavilions to three headline museums, with fountains of gods and goddesses along the way. Our virtual tour guides add crisp, factual takeaways—what to notice in the galleries, why the gates and gardens were built, and how Madrid’s Enlightenment plan still shapes the boulevard. Start anywhere, set your own pace, and enjoy a culture-first route that turns famous sights into stories. It’s a smart, relaxed way to see the sights and things to do in Madrid.
Highlights
Puerta de Alcalá — Neoclassical city gate older than Paris’s Arc de Triomphe; learn why two different façades were both approved by the king.
Retiro Park — Royal retreat turned people’s park; trace court entertainments, lost palaces, and where locals still gather on lively weekends.
Crystal Palace — Glass pavilion from 1887; see how a colonial plant house became a light-filled stage for contemporary art.
Fountain of the Fallen Angel — Rare public statue of Lucifer; hear the Paris prize, the legends, and the 666-meters myth.
Prado Museum — Velázquez, Goya, Bosch; discover which masterpieces rewrote the rules and why they still stop visitors in their tracks.
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum — a private collection turned national treasure; follow a clear timeline from early panels to modern icons.
Reina Sofía Museum — Spain’s modern art flagship; meet Picasso’s Guernica and the politics that shaped its long journey home.
Plaza de Cibeles — Goddess, grand palaces, and City Hall; learn how a fountain became the city’s celebration stage.
Fountain of Neptune — Cybele’s rival across the boulevard; decode myths and football rituals that color the square red and white.
Royal Botanical Garden — Living collections on tiered terraces; see Enlightenment-era science planted beside the Prado.
Casa de América — Palacio de Linares reborn; peek at salons, cultural exchanges, and a whispered ghost story.
Fountain of Apollo — ‘Four Seasons’ on the Prado promenade; how Enlightenment planners stitched art, science, and city beauty together.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Distance: ~2.7 miles (4.3 km) • Time: 2–3 hours • Stops: 12+ • Terrain: Mostly flat park paths and boulevards
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone and tap the compass icon on the map to show where you are. Simply walk to the nearest stop and tap its marker to start the story. Then just visit any other stops you like, in any order, at your own pace.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.
