Plaza de Espana Tours
Located at the end of one of Madrid's busiest streets, Plaza de España forms the western base of Gran Vía. Its borders are also delineated by two of the city's most famous and tallest skyscrapers: Torre de Madrid - Madrid Tower - and Edifico España - Spain Building.
Occupying the center of the plaza is a monument to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, the famous Spanish playwright, poet and novelist. Surrounding the base of the monument are statues of characters from the writer's most famous work, Don Quixote de la Mancha. The protagonist and his sidekick, Sancho Panza, are accompanied by figures of Don Quixote's love, represented on one side by the peasant woman Aldonza Lorenzo and on the other as the imaginary Dulcinea de Toboso.
Day and night, the Plaza de España is a popular meeting spot for locals and tourists often find themselves here to rest on the benches and snap a few photos.
Practical Info
The plaza is accessible via the Plaza de España metro stop, which also serves the nearby Palacio Real - Royal Palace.
Tours & Tickets
Madrid Highlights Guided Segway Tour
Breeze through Madrid on this 2- or 3-hour Segway sightseeing tour. Choose two hours, and head to the city center, which has been Spain’s center of power since ... Read more
Location: Madrid, Spain
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Madrid Panoramic Tour with Royal Palace Entrance Ticket
Embark on a sightseeing bus tour of Madrid and discover the most important buildings, avenues and squares.
Location: Madrid, Spain
Duration: Flexible
Madrid Panoramic Tour with Museo del Prado
Enjoy a 2 1/2 hour sightseeing bus tour of Madrid and discover the most important buildings, avenues and squares, ending with a skip the line ticket to get ... Read more
Location: Madrid, Spain
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Madrid Panoramic Tour with Museo Reina Sofia Entrance Ticket
Embark on a sightseeing bus tour of Madrid and discover the most important buildings, avenues and squares with a brief stop at the Hard Rock Café for a ... Read more
Location: Madrid, Spain
Duration: Flexible
El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Half-Day and Madrid Segway Tour
Take this 5-hour tour of the UNESCO-listed El Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid. Delve into the fascinating history of the El ... Read more
Location: Madrid, Spain
Duration: 7 hours (approx.)
Madrid 90-minute Guided Segway Tour
This 90-minute Segway Tour leads you off-road to explore Madrid’s largest urban park. A team of well-trained guides and dedicated staff invites you to glide ... Read more
Location: Madrid, Spain
Duration: 90 minutes (approx.)
Madrid Segway City Tour
This 3-hour Segway Tour will take you to Madrid’s central district, which is the capital’s historical and cultural hotspot (see two-hour tour). Visit the ... Read more
Location: Madrid, Spain
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Madrid Tour with Wax Museum
Take a 2 1/2 hour sightseeing bus tour of Madrid and discover the most important buildings, avenues and squares, ending with an entrance to the Wax Museum. You ... Read more
Location: Madrid, Spain
Duration: Flexible
Madrid Panoramic Tour with Entrance Ticket to Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Embark on a sightseeing bus tour of Madrid and discover the most important buildings, avenues and squares with a brief stop at the Hard Rock Café for a ... Read more
Location: Madrid, Spain
Duration: Flexible
Madrid 3-Hour Highlights Bike Tour
Enjoy this 3-hour bike tour to see the main attractions of Madrid. You will cross Madrid from the West to the East and you can choose among an electric Mobiky ... Read more
Location: Madrid, Spain
Duration: Flexible
