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Architecture Tour: Gran Vía from the rooftops with the best views of Madrid with an architect
Discover the history of the 20th century in Madrid, doing an architecture tour with a local architect, from the rooftops with the best views of the city. We propose you an exclusive and unforgotteable experience. Enjoy an architecture tour from the rooftops with the best views of Madrid across Gran Vía. You will learn more about Gran Vía and its surroundings from the urban, historical and architectural point of view since it was conceived more than 110 years ago until its latest reform.
Meeting Point
Circulo de Bellas Artes
- First rooftop with the most iconic views of the city where we will discover the urban development of the city while you have a drink. Likewise, we will discover the history of other buildings such as the new headquarters of the City Hall or the Cervantes Institute, Torres Blancas projected by the architect Saénz de Oíza or Colón Towers, with its spectacular structural system, projected by Antonio Lamela. You will discover the history of the city from the origins to our days with exclusive views from the best terraces in Madrid. After going down the impressive staircase of the Círculo de Bellas Artes and visiting the inside of the building, we will start walking along the first stretch of Gran Vía, stopping at Loewe, the luxury brand where Ava Gardner bought her exclusive bags before going to celebrate the premieres of her films with a cocktail at Museo Chicote. A bar that still maintains its original art-decó decoration, designed by Luis Gutiérrez Soto, where Pedro Almodóvar has celebrated his premieres in the 80`s.
Metrópolis Building
One of the most iconic buildings in Madrid
Museo Chicote
Art deco cocktail bar where Hollywood stars celebrated parties after the premiere of their films in Gran Vía. A bar that still maintains its original art-decó decoration, designed by Luis Gutiérrez Soto, where Pedro Almodóvar has celebrated his premieres in the 80`s.
Telefónica Building
The first Madrid skyscraper, whose cultural Foundation we will enter together. We will continue the journey down the second section of Gran Vía, getting to know the old Paris-Madrid Mall, the first luxury shopping center in Madrid. Later we will recall the missing Hotel Florida in Callao where Ernest Hemingway shared nights with international correspondents covering the Spanish Civil War, such as John Dos Passos.
Capitol Building
One of the most iconic buildings in Madrid, famous for its neon lights with the Schweeps brand on the top. From here you will enjoy the views of the third section of Gran Vía with its cinemas and musical theaters along wich we will walk together to Plaza de España where we will finish at the final rooftop. A secret spot where we will have a drink while I explain to you the project led Porras La Casta that has changed this square with the best views of Casa de Campo, Sabatini Gardens, the Royal Palace and the Cathedral in the background.
Ending Point
Rooftop at Plaza de España
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Inclusions & Exclusions
The 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.
Private Transport
Personal Expenses (Drink or snacks)
Gratuities
CIRCULO DE BELLAS ARTES ROOFTOP AND BUILDING +5,50€ /PAX
OPTIONAL
RIU HOTEL ROOFTOP
MONDAY TO FRIDAY TILL 5PM +5.00€/PAX
MONDAY TO FRIDAY AFTER 5PM, WEEKENDS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS +10€/PAX
Tour Important Information
First rooftop opens at 10AM.
Telefonica Building opens Tuesday to Sunday
On Mondays, Télefonica Building closes
On Saturdays and Sundays afternnon rooftops are too busy to enjoy the experience.
Important message from the guide
Mondays only mornings 9am-3pm
Thursdays from 11am
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
