Free Historical Tour of Madrid: the Revolution of May 2, 1808
Overview of the tour in Madrid
to arms, Napoleon's army has kidnapped the kings!
may 2, 1808, the people of Madrid spontaneously revolt against the foreign army in the Villa de Madrid, from the Plaza de Oriente the fuse that will explode the uprising of the people of Madrid will trigger a series of events throughout the city. We will analyze the decisions of historical characters such as Napoleon and his brother José Bonaparte, Carlos IV and his valide Manuel Godoy, Fernando VII or the military Daoíz and Velarde who starred in these events and changed the course of our history.
Immerse yourself in the Madrid of the early 19th century. With the help of a map of the time we will unearth the old street map of Madrid comparing it with the current one to see the evolution of it, touring iconic locations in this history as the Royal Palace and the Plaza de Oriente, the Madrid of the Austrias, La Puerta del Sol, the Monastery of the Descalzas or the traditional neighborhood of Malasaña putting us in the skin of the people of that time, their concerns, fashion, customs and much more.
if you are interested in history and don't want to go on a typical free tour, don't hesitate and join us!
This activity includes:
- Plaza de Oriente
- Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
- Plaza del Dos de Mayo
- Plaza de Ópera
- Church of Saint Genesius
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza de la Luna
- Plano de Madrid siglo XIX
- Revisión histórica del trazado urbano de Madrid
- Inmersión en la sociedad del siglo XIX
- Visita de los barrios céntricos de Madrid
- Revisión de personajes históricos (Napoleón, Carlos IV, Fernando VII etc..)
On arrival
At the Royal Palace, once in the Plaza de Oriente, you will find me in front of the Puerta del Príncipe. This door is very easy to identify, as it is in front of the equestrian statue of Felipe IV, always guarded by agents of the Civil Guard. I will be waiting for you with an umbrella in hand and a smile :)
Things to note
I think it is important to inform you that the complete distance of the visit is approximately 2.5 km, and we will find ascents, descents, and flat areas. The approximate time of the visit is about 2 hours. My recommendation is comfortable shoes and a lot of desire to unravel the history!
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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