This activity is a great way to learn about the world’s history through an excellent and very graphic conception that will keep you interested during the hold visit. It is an excellent cultural choice combined with a walk in the beautiful Retiro Park, a perfect option for families traveling with kids. 

Your guide will walk you from the hotel to the Spanish Navy’s headquarters, located on the city’s Art Walk. This museum takes you on a journey through Spain’s maritime history from its earliest days to the 20th century. The collection displayed includes weapons, flags, uniforms, and the crown jewel: a World Map dating back to 1500, the first known cartographic representation of the American continent!

You will learn about the different types of ships and shipbuilding systems developed throughout history; the scientific advances in navigation and related sciences, such as cartography and astronomy; the weapons and equipment used for life on board; the Spanish discoveries and expeditions during the Modern Age; and the evolution of the Navy itself throughout its 8 centuries of history.

From there, you will take a very pleasant walk into the most popular park for the Madrilenians, the lively Retiro Park. This park has 125 hectares, 15.000 trees, palaces, a boating lake, monuments, fountains, street shows, fortune-tellers and a Mexican conifer that is nearly 400 years old and it is believed to be Madrid’s oldest tree! History and nature make this an oasis, right in the heart of the city. It is an ideal place for a good stroll and also a drink in a traditional kiosk, while admiring the lake and enjoying the great atmosphere.