Aranjuez & the Royal Launches Museum

Highlights / General details

The Royal Site of Aranjuez is located about 50 kilometers from Madrid on the banks of the Tagus River. This was a place of leisure for the Spanish Kings and reached its magnificence under the reign of the Bourbons dynasty during the XVIII century. The ideas of the Enlightenment adapted to the urban development of cities, embodied here in a balance between nature and architecture. This is why it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

We´ll visit the inside of the beautiful Royal Palace with its fully furnished and decorated rooms and sections, like the Oriental room, the room of the Throne of Queen Isabel II and the magnificent Gardens of Aranjuez surrounding the Palaces which inspired poets, artists and musicians.

Next we´ll visit the Royal Boatbuilding Museum, built to keep the launches and vessels that were used to sail the River Tajo. This museum exhibits recreation vessels from the River Tajo fleet that date from the XVIII and XIX centuries, along with nautical instruments from the reign of Charles III and Phillip V.

Inclusion

Local expert guide Entrance fees to the Royal Palace Entrance fees to the Royal Boatbuilding (Launches) Museum

Exclusion

Items of a personal nature Food and Beverages Gratuities to your tour-guide or bus driver

Hours of operation

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from April to October Departure time: 3:00pm

Duration

5 hours

Location Starting point: Trapsatur Terminal, 7 San Bernardo Street, Madrid. The closest metro stations are Santo Domingo (Line 2) and Callao (3 and 5), located 2 and 5 minutes walking distance respectively from the terminal.

Redemption instructions Bring voucher to exchange for ticket. Guest must present voucher to driver in exchange for services.

Location

Starting point: Trapsatur Terminal, 7 San Bernardo Street, Madrid. The closest metro stations are Santo Domingo (Line 2) and Callao (3 and 5), located 2 and 5 minutes walking distance respectively from the terminal.

Redemption instructions Bring voucher to exchange for ticket. Guest must present voucher to driver in exchange for services.

Policies Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the departure location. Must arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour departure. The Tour Operator reserves the right to cancel any Tour prior to departure for any reason including insufficient number of participants. In the event of such cancellation of a Tour, for which you have received confirmation, you will receive full refund of monies paid. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

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