Viva Espana - The Wellington Society Walking Tour of Madrid

On Monday morning, Second of May, 1808, large crowds had gathered in the Puerta del Sol and in front of the Royal Palace. Rumors abounded that the last of the Spanish Royal Family were about to be forced out by Napoleon’s soldiers. Suddenly knives were drawn and French blood was spilt by the angry mob. Marshal Murat ordered his forces to disperse the madrilenos. So started the

Goya, The 2nd of May

Spanish War of Independence, dramatically depicted in Goya’s “Dos & Tres de Mayo’ paintings now hanging in the Prado Museum.

We follow the route of the cursed Marmaluke’s and visit all the important places relating to this momentous event in Spanish history.

Added options are a visit to the Municipal, Military and Prado Museums

Tours are only available to Wellington Society Members

Madrid Theme Tours Prices

60 € per person, minimum 2 people

60 euros each additional

Family & group prices upon request.

The Wellington Society of Madrid

www.wellsoc.org