🎄✨ Christmas Lights Free Tour Madrid
- 2.5 hours
- Maximum 25 people
- Spanish and English
- Oso y Madroño | Puerta del Sol - Spain, Madrid, Spain.
Unlock the Magic of Madrid's Christmas Lights! The Most Beautiful Illuminations in Spain Await You. 🎄✨
Want to experience the brightest Madrid of the entire year? At Christmas, the city transforms into a fairytale. We invite you to join our exclusive and limited tour through the axis of lights: Sol → Alcalá → Cibeles → Gran Vía → Retiro. Only available from December 1st to January 7th.
Why THIS Tour is Special at Christmas?
📸 Dream-like photos guaranteed: The Metrópolis building illuminated, Cibeles shining like a jewel, Retiro magical under the lights.
🚶♂️ Perfect itinerary: 2 to 2.5 hours, 5 memorable stops, zero wasted time.
⭐ Expert local guides: Real stories, Christmas anecdotes, city secrets only we know.
🎁 BONUS: Receive a special secret gift when you book.
The Itinerary: Where Architecture Meets Magic
📍 Stop 1: Puerta del Sol - The Bear and Strawberry Tree Statue
Begin your adventure at one of Madrid's most emblematic locations. This statue is the gateway to your journey through Madrid's monumental glory, now completely illuminated for Christmas. The group photo here is a must (our guide will take it!).
🚶♂️ Stop 2: Calle Alcalá & Puerta de Alcalá
Glide through Madrid's longest street, transformed into a tunnel of lights. Travel through centuries from Felipe V to Alfonso XIII, discovering how each ruler marked the city. At Christmas, this street shines like never before.
🎭 Stop 3: Círculo de Bellas Artes, Metrópolis Building & Royal Academy of Fine Arts
Witness Madrid's cultural pillars. The Metrópolis Building is especially magical at Christmas: its golden lights reflected on the wet pavement create a movie-like atmosphere. Instagram-worthy photos guaranteed. (As seen in 'La Casa de Papel').
💫 Stop 4: Cibeles Fountain
One of Europe's most iconic fountains, built in 1782. It represents the Roman goddess Cibeles, symbol of earth and fertility. At Christmas, it's specially illuminated, creating a magical setting. Here you'll discover fascinating stories: how it was built, why it has two lions, and its role in Madrid's history.
🌳 Stop 5: Retiro Park - The Magical Finale
Conclude your journey in Madrid's green heart, transformed into a Christmas forest. The Grand Pond glows under the lights. The Crystal Palace reflects in the illuminated waters. Pure fairytale magic. Relax, breathe in the Christmas magic, and enjoy the peace after walking through the city's most spectacular lights.
📸 Highlights:
- Puerta de Alcalá – The most iconic monument, illuminated
- Cibeles Fountain – The Roman goddess shining at Christmas
- Metrópolis Building – Madrid's architectural jewel (As seen in 'La Casa de Papel')
- Royal Academy of Fine Arts – Spain's longest-standing art institution (1726)
- Retiro's Grand Pond – Magical reflections of Christmas lights
Crystal Palace of Retiro – Illuminated like a fairytale - Royal Customs House – 18th-century architectural gem
Cervantes Institute – Spanish history and culture - Monument to the Fallen of May 2nd – History and patriotism
- And many more surprises!
🎉 Why Choose Us?
🔥 Not just sparkle, but pure magic! With us, you won't only take the most beautiful photos of your life; you'll discover:
The secrets behind each monument
Anecdotes that bring Madrid to life
Why Christmas in Madrid is different from anywhere else in the world
The best taverns for dinner afterward (with group discount)
Fun, learning, and guaranteed Christmas magic.
Practical Details & Booking
- ⏰ Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours (punctuality is key to see the lights turn on at sunset).
- 👟 What to bring: Comfortable shoes, jacket or coat (it's cold at night), camera or phone with full battery, enthusiasm to enjoy.
- 🌂 Where to find us: Look for the 💛 YELLOW UMBRELLA 💛 Trip Tours Madrid at Puerta del Sol, next to the Bear and Strawberry Tree statue. Don't miss it: it's our trademark.
- ⚠️ Limited groups: Maximum 25 people per guide. Booking required.
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE: WhatsApp Required
It is ESSENTIAL that you leave a valid and active WhatsApp number when you make your reservation. We will contact you on the day of the tour to:
Confirm your attendance
Alert you to last-minute changes (rain, delays, exact meeting point)
Send you pre-tour recommendations
Without a valid WhatsApp number, we cannot guarantee your spot.
🎁 BONUS: When you book with us, you'll receive a SPECIAL SECRET GIFT. Christmas surprise guaranteed!
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Important
- Book as soon as possible! This tour is VERY POPULAR and places are limited!
- Don't miss the opportunity to live a unique experience and discover all that Madrid has to offer.
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Highlights
As it could not be otherwise, we started the tour in the most famous square in Madrid, Puerta del Sol.
The statue of Carlos III in the Puerta del Sol is one of three dedicated to the monarch in the city, but the only one in which he appears on a horse.
It was built in 1993 at the initiative of the City Council, as a tribute to the king who is known as the best mayor of Madrid, for the improvements that the city experienced during his reign.
The location of the statue was decided by the Madrilenians themselves and the story goes that inside the statue there are messages that the Madrilenians wrote to the monarch as thanks for the improvements he promoted in the city.
After seeing the Casa Real de la Aduana we will arrive at this emblematic building known as the Academia de Bellas Artes.
It is the artistic institution with the longest cultural trajectory in Spain. Its construction is due to the painter Antonio Meléndez, who in 1726 proposed to Felipe V to found an Academy of the Arts of design, painting, sculpture and architecture.
It currently has more than 1,400 paintings, including masterpieces of Spanish, Italian and Flemish art, 600 sculptures and 15,000 drawings, as well as a large collection of tapestries, silverware, ceramics, porcelain, clocks, furniture and medals, and a permanent photography room.
This fountain, which was built in 1782, is one of the most representative symbols of the city.
It represents the Roman goddess Cybele, symbol of the earth, agriculture and fertility, and on a chariot pulled by two lions, the mythological characters Hippomenes and Atalanta.
The intention of building the fountain was not only artistic, but it served as a water supply for the people of Madrid until 1862. It had two water pipes: one was used by the official water carriers, who carried the water to the houses, and the other was used by the general public. The horses used to drink from the water trough.
We will see the fountain of Apollo and then we will arrive at the fountain of Neptune, in the Cánovas del Castillo square.
Like Cibeles, it is one of the most important fountains in the city. Both are dedicated to important gods of Greek mythology.
Originally, Ventura Rodriguez arranged both fountains facing each other, facing each other, on one side of the Paseo del Prado. Together with the Apollo fountain, they were part of the decoration for the Prado Hall, designed by Charles III.
Later, at the end of the 19th century, they were restructured and moved to their current locations.
Between Cibeles and Neptuno is located, in the Plaza de la Lealtad in Madrid, the place where the French troops under the command of General Murat shot a large number of Madrilenians after the uprising of May 2, 1808.
In this same place a monument to the fallen was built on May 2, which is remembered every year as the day of the Community of Madrid.
It has four statues representing Constancy, Courage, Virtue and Patriotism, and a large obelisk 56 meters high. The monument features an urn containing the ashes of the Madrilenians shot in this uprising and a gas flame that burns permanently in memory of the fallen.
After seeing the monument to the fallen on May 2, we will enter the Retiro Park.
In front of this spectacular park we will see the Casón del Buen Retiro, one of the only two buildings that have survived the destruction of the Buen Retiro Palace.
Afterwards, we will walk along the Paseo de las Estatuas or Pase de Argentina. In this tour we will find 13 sculptures on both sides that belong to the monarchs: Fernando IV of León and Castilla, Sancho IV of León and Castilla, Enrique II of Castilla, García I of León, Urraca of León and Castilla, Berenguela of Castilla, Gundemaro, Carlos I of Spain, Carlos II of Spain, Ramón Berenguer IV, Chintila, Alfonso I of Aragón and Sancho IV the Brave.
📍Meeting Point : Look for our 💛 YELLOW UMBRELLA 💛
See you at Puerta del Sol, next to the statue of the Bear and the Madroño Tree! Remember to look for our 🟡 FULL YELLOW PARAGUAS 🟡, to easily recognize us in the crowd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
During the tour of Madrid, you will visit some of the most impressive monuments in Europe, including commemorative statues, mythological fountains, and significant buildings.
The tour focuses on discovering how progress and modernity took shape in the Bourbon era, offering a tour of the main monuments of the city that reflect this historical period.
This tour of free contribution, there is a reference of between 10 € and 15 € per person. It is held from Wednesday to Sunday at 11:00 am. The tour guides conduct the tour in English, at the moment it is not available in Spanish.
If your group is 8 people or more, we have something special for you! We recommend you to consider a private tour, a perfect option to live a unique and tailor-made experience. This way, we can focus completely on what you are most interested in and guarantee an unforgettable tour tailored to your wishes. Contact us !