Stroll the Paseo del Arte — Retiro’s lakes and glass pavilions, boulevard fountains, and three world-class museums. A self-guided audio walking tour with GPS and local tips.
Admissions not included.
Your purchase is for 30-day access to our self-guided tour. Tickets or entry fees
for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Follow the Paseo del Arte from a royal park to a trio of blockbuster museums, with mythic fountains and grand boulevards in between. You’ll wander Retiro’s lakes and glass pavilions, meet Cybele, Neptune, and Apollo on the promenade, and step up to masterpieces that changed art history. Start anywhere, set your own pace, and let Madrid’s palaces, paintings, and paseo do the rest.
Highlights
Puerta de Alcalá — Madrid’s grand gate older than the Arc de Triomphe. Learn why a king demanded three arches before he was satisfied.
Retiro Park — once a royal retreat, now the city’s green heart. Hear how kings, gardens, and even a battlefield shaped its grounds.
Crystal Palace — a glass pavilion inspired by London’s original. Discover why it was built, what it once displayed, and what art it holds today.
Fountain of the Fallen Angel — said to be the world’s only public statue of Lucifer. Find out why it stands exactly 666 meters above sea level.
Prado Museum — home to Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch. Learn which masterpieces shocked their age and why crowds still gather before them.
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum — a private collection turned national treasure. See how one family’s passion created a bridge across centuries of art.
Reina Sofía Museum — Spain’s shrine to modern art. Uncover the story of Picasso’s Guernica and the politics that followed its journey home.
Plaza de Cibeles — Madrid’s fountain of the goddess Cybele, now a city symbol. Discover why football fans flood here after every victory.
Fountain of Neptune — a rival god facing Cybele across the boulevard. Hear how their opposition became a metaphor for Madrid’s football clubs.
Royal Botanical Garden — living collections from five continents. Learn how Spain’s explorers and scientists brought the world back to Madrid.
Casa de América — a palace turned cultural center. Uncover its ghost stories and how it now bridges Spain with Latin America.
Fountain of Apollo — the sun god at the center of the Paseo. Discover how this ‘Fountain of the Four Seasons’ crowns the Enlightenment redesign of the boulevard.
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. On the map, tap the compass to center on your current location (one-time locate). If you’d like the map center to follow you as you walk, turn on GPS Auto-Location in Settings (optional). Now knowing where YOU are, visit any stop you like, in any order, at any pace — you’re in complete control.
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.
Screenshots from an actual tour. (Key West example)
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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.
