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Puerta del Sol, Madrid

3.8
#13 of 1,572 in Things to do in Madrid
Landmark · Tourist Spot
Every visitor to Madrid passes through Puerta del Sol at some point during a stay. While the plaza’s center teems with people from all over the world, its outer edges are filled with souvenir shops, restaurants, cafes, and currency exchanges. Home to a famous clock that marks the beginning of each new year, the plaza also contains memorials and statues that reflect the city's history. With a major metro stop and a central location, it’s a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Plan to visit Puerta del Sol during your Madrid vacation using our convenient Madrid trip itinerary tool.
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Tours to Puerta del Sol

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FROM $36 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Guided Segway Tour with Flexible Duration in Madrid
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FROM $58 BOOK WITH VIATOR Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Madrid Private Tour
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FROM $183 BOOK WITH VIATOR 4-Hour Private Night Walking Tour of Madrid: Custom Tour
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FROM $43 BOOK WITH VIATOR Retiro Park Segway Tour in Madrid
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FROM $38 BOOK WITH VIATOR Madrid at Night Bike Guided Tour
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FROM $123 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Hour Tapas Secret Food Tour of Madrid w/ Private Tour Option
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  • By Margo7850p
    A cool city square that is lively day and night. Around the shops, restaurants. It is a favorite meeting place for the locals. You must take a photo with the statue of a bear eating strawberries...  more »
  • By cffescu
    The exchange office in this part of Madrid SHOULD be avoided! Not only is the rate a rip off, but also if you want the transaction to be voided you are threatened the police would be call. Use your...  more »
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