Across Madrid Cultural Tours
Across Madrid Cultural Tours
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City ToursCultural ToursHistorical & Heritage ToursWalking ToursPrivate Tours
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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AcrossMadrid offers 13 walking tours in Madrid for families and adult visitors covering the history of the city, including the Spanish Civil War as well as in-depth tours of the Prado, Sorolla, Lazaro Galdiano, Thyssen and Archaeological Museums. For families, we lead our specifically-designed Madrid for Children, Prado for Children, Thyssen for Children and Archaeology for Children tours. Tours led in English, Spanish or Italian by a qualified art history professor with a PhD. Come walk with us!
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
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2023
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Ben
14 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Took this Prado Museum tour with my about-to-6-year old daughter, who has very limited background on western paintings. She really enjoyed it. After spending 2.5hrs tour with Almu, she stayed in the gallery for one more hour to just look at those paints. Prior to this tour, I was never able to keep her in any art museum for more than 60mins.
Written 30 November 2023
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Heidelblog
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I was lucky enough to do a solo tour with Almudena. My reasons for wanting to do this tour specifically and with her is because I wanted a historical tour based on fact, not propaganda, from someone who is an expert in this area; I have a personal familial connection to Spain that is also specific to the Spanish civil war era; and lastly I studied transitional justice as part of my masters degree. This tour was better than I could have possibly expected. And Almudena is so warm that the hours passed effortlessly. I HIGHLY recommend this tour if you want the real history of this era. You won’t be disappointed.
Written 19 November 2023
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cmsampsonfbrk
Fallbrook, CA2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Alum passionately narrates a walking tour of Madrid’s civil war sites that brings to life the sacrifices the general public was subjected to during the Spanish Civil War. From the bullet scarred University to the site of the Florida Hotel, Alum weaves a personal story that illuminates the struggle between progressives and fascists that is still very much alive in today’s world. This tour resonates the history of the republicans’contributions to modernize life in Spain. A history which Franco’s fascist supporters continue to surprise. This tour is a must for anyone who seeks to understand the significance of the Spanish Civil War.
Written 19 November 2023
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Tim S
3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Dr. Almudena Cros provides a comprehensive tour of the fighting at the University of Madrid and important sites such as the Florida Hotel in telling the story of the civil war. It is well worth your time if you want to better understand the war and how it still resonates to this day in Spain.
Written 18 November 2023
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Alex P
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Did two tours with Almu and she really shows her passion, knowledge, and empathy for the people and topic. She's a teacher so she portrays the information really well. It shows she really cares about the history of Spain.
Written 31 October 2023
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cordena
San Francisco, CA1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
The Madrid Briefing walking tour was excellent, Almundena's knowledge of history impressive, and her enthusiasm for Madrid contagious. We would highly recommend Almundena and this tour to anyone new to visiting this beautiful historic city. We got lucky too and saw an annual event where shephards lead their sheep through the streets of Madrid (Fiesta de la Trashumancia). As a bonus, Almundena also gave great recommendations of restaurants and places to visit with easy instructions!
Written 29 October 2023
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katehDallas_Texas
Dallas, Texas17 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We did the "Madrid Briefing" with Dr. Almudena Cros. She was fabulous. She spent some time at the beginning of the tour going through some Spanish history, which was really helpful in putting context to many things we had seen throughout our trip in Spain. We walked through the historic center of Madrid, and stopped in a local market. She was an excellent, informative, and interesting guide. I would love to take another tour with her one day. Having done the briefing, I am sure that she would be great for one of the history or art tours as well. I highly recommend her.
Written 26 October 2023
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Hypatia H
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Oct 2023 • Family
Dr. Cros gives an amazing tour on the Civil War that brings to life a conflict so often forgotten and overlooked. Just below the surface of the city is a dark past, the scars of which are only visible to those like Dr. Cros who choose to keep the knowledge alive.
Written 17 October 2023
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DannyDaly
London, UK7 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Earlier this year I listened to an episode of The Sobremesa Podcast with Dr Almu Cros talking about the Prado. She came across so well, I noted her tour company Across Madrid Cultural Tours from its show notes, and booked myself and my wife on a tour of the Prado for the last week of September. From the excellent email contact ahead of the tour, the actual tour itself, plus the follow-up links afterwards I can definitely say it is the best guided art gallery tour that I have been on. Highly knowledgeable, an excellent communicator, Dr Almu brings this outstanding gallery to life. Highly highly recommended! Will definitely be returning to Madrid, and taking in more of her tours when doing so. In this review I have concentrated on the Prado, but we also did the Thyssen-Bornemisza with her the next day, and all of the above applies to that tour as well.
Written 11 October 2023
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Joanna C
6 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
I will never visit an art museum again without a professional guide and historian — Almu brought some of El Prado’s most famous artworks to life… We were visiting Madrid with our 6 year old son (who like other 6 year old boys likes playing outdoors and on his Nintendo) — and the 2 hour Children’s Prado Tour was absolutely perfect! Almu was engaging, had a scavenger hunt prepared, and broadened our horizons as a family. Our son couldn’t stop talking about the details she shared on the tour throughout our 10 day vacation — I am so surprised how well a trip to an art museum could go with a Kindergartener! I would highly recommend Almu for any guided tour that she offers.
Written 9 October 2023
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Mon
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Hola, me gustaría saber cuál es el precio para hacer una visita guiada con mi hija de 8 años el próximo martes 13 por la mañana. Gracias
AMadrid14
Madrid, Spain78 contributions
Hola, disculpas por tardar en contestar, pero estábamos fuera de Madrid y acabamos de volver.. lo siento mucho, a veces también nosotros necesitamos desconectar. El precio habría sido 90 euros. Contacta con nosotros con la mayor antelación posible pues esta es una empresa unipersonal y no damos a basto con la demanda. Muchas gracias y, de nuevo, disculpas por la tardanza en responder. Estábamos fuera del radar por las montañas de León-Galicia sin casi señal. Un cordial saludo!
El equipo de AcrossMadrid.
NCTravelprof
Wilmington, NC67 contributions
I'm interested in booking the kid's trip you wrote about. Can you direct me to the agency? Was this done directly through the museum?
Thanks for any help you can be,
NC TravelProf
AMadrid14
Madrid, Spain78 contributions
Hi,
You can book our tours through our website, not through the Museum. Please book early as we run out of slots very quickly due to demand. We look forward to hearing from you- this is the best way to explore Madrid and its cultural treasures as a family!
Across Madrid Team.
canadakate_11
Cobourg, Canada182 contributions
This tour sounds amazing. I will be in touch with you to book it in September for next March. The weather won't be hot - we know!
AMadrid14
Madrid, Spain78 contributions
Dear canadakate_11,
Which tour would you like to take? Please contact us through our website- just google AcrossMadrid and you will find us.
We look forward to hearing from you and we appreciate an early booking since we are a very small company.
Thank you!
AcrossMadrid Team.
Would a 5year old get much out of the childrens’ tours, or are these geared toward older kids?
AMadrid14
Madrid, Spain78 contributions
Hi! Yes, we can certainly do the Prado for Children tour with a 5 year old! I adapt the content and the vocabulary depending on the age of the child, and it works really well- you will be surprised how much a 5-year old will absorb and learn during this tour. Contact me through my website email and make sure you book asap, we are a tiny company and are very much in demand during the high season. Thanks!
Almu.
canadakate_11
Cobourg, Canada182 contributions
What is the duration of the Spanish Civil War day tour? What would be the cost for two fit Seniors in March 2019?
AMadrid14
Madrid, Spain78 contributions
Dear canadakate_11,
Our Spanish Civil War lasts around 4 hours. It would cost 60 euros per senior if there are only 2 of you. Please consider that other companies (including some that plagiarised our work!) are charging over 300 euros for a private tour. We have been working in the field of Historical Memory for 10 years now, and our materials are exclusive and personal. We also raise money for a non-for-profit Association of Friends of the International Brigades. We care about the comfort of our clients and if you are tired, you can certainly ask to be seated, but bear in mind that most of the time we are walking from site to site, although there is always a break for refreshments halfway through the tour. If a client lets us know beforehand we can provide a folding stool. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further questions. This is the original Spanish Civil War tour in Madrid and our knowledge and committment goes far beyond any other shallow, neutral tour on offer. Many thanks!
cando101
Vancouver, Canada18 contributions
How much is the Prado Museum with tour guide? Does it include the entrance fee and audio-guide or hearing device for the tour? What time does the Prado tour start , how long and available on Sundays too? Thank you
AMadrid14
Madrid, Spain78 contributions
Dear cando101,
Our Prado tours run every day and we are flexible regarding starting time. Admission tickets are not included and they cost 15 euros per person, although if you are over 65 you can get in for half the price if you can show proof of age at the ticket office.
The cost of our tours depends on how many people sign up for the tour. Prices start at 70 euros per person but they could go down to 55 euros if we get a small group.
We do not use hearing devices since our groups are always small, maximum 7 people.
Audioguides are not included since you would be getting a tour guide with an excellent academic background in Art History.
We hope you book with us- we offer the best 3-hour tour of the Prado!
Many thanks,
AcrossMadrid Team.
ash_b_2013
Ahmedabad, India31 contributions
Are walking tours available on a Sunday ? If yes which one is recommended. We are a group of 4 staying near Airport. Have only a Sunday at Madrid.
AMadrid14
Madrid, Spain78 contributions
Sorry we did not reply before, we have our hands full with a newborn in the house. Yes, we definitely run tours on Sundays, send me an email through my website and we will see what can be arranged. Many thanks and apologies for not writing before. We had a baby 15 days ago.
bobdmclaughlin
San Francisco, CA
Is it available on Weds Oct 18, either morning or afternoon?
AMadrid14
Madrid, Spain78 contributions
Hi,
We might be available on Wednesday 18 but depends on which tour you are interested on. Please contact us via our website and we will try our best to fit you in our busy schedule.
Many thanks,
AcrossMadrid Team.
gaurav_rko
Kolkata (Calcutta), India
hi
i am looking for a photographer in madrid to get a photoshoot done of my wife and me. budget is 100$
AMadrid14
Madrid, Spain78 contributions
Dear gaurav_rko,
Am afraid I cannot help you find a photographer. Perhaps it might be useful to do a search online for photoshoots in Madrid?
I wish you luck in your project and a very pleasant stay in Madrid. Thank you for contacting us.
Across Madrid Team.
SGP221
Hyderabad, India1 contribution
Hi
I am coming to Madrid for a conference for two days- are there any tours possible after 5pm?
AMadrid14
Madrid, Spain78 contributions
Dear SGP221,
It depends on the day of the week, but we can almost certainly arrange a tour that fits your schedule. Please contact us through our website and book well in advance as we are very much in demand. Many thanks,
Across Madrid Team.