This guided tour of one of Spain’s largest gardens will reveal the botanical, historical, and cultural significance of these enchanting grounds, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Cultural Landscape.
See the most important and beautiful areas of the garden, including its famous array of fountains, the Swiss Mountain viewing point built in the 18th century, and the American and Asian Islands.
From here, you’ll marvel at the Pond of the Chinescos. Known as the garden’s seventh wonder, it houses the iconic gazebo designed in traditional Chinese architectural style.
Along the way, you’ll learn from your guide about the logistics of bringing foreign seedlings into the gardens, the introduction of cinnamon into Aranjuez from the Philippines, and the role the gardens have played in political battles throughout history.