Guided visit
A walk through history
GUIDED TOURS
Discover one of the most significant urban interventions in Europe in recent decades. A journey through time spanning two centuries of history, culminating in the complex remodeling of seven historic buildings that have been fused to become a new emblem in the revitalized heart of Madrid.
EXPERIENCE 1: PRIVATE TOUR
CANALEJAS GALLERY: A WALK THROUGH HISTORY
Thanks to the historical photographic archive we have compiled, which details the fascinating evolution of these buildings from 1887 to the present, we can show you how the first Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, with its 22 Branded Residences, and the extraordinary Canalejas Gallery—the new luxury hub of Madrid—converge in one place.
We encourage you to discover where “life” and “death” are represented on the impressive façade of the Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, what the spectacular brass signs used to represent—now showcasing the logos of iconic luxury brands—and we will walk through its vault to relive the bustle of the former operations courtyard of one of Spain’s most famous banks.
Details: Private tour of approximately 60 minutes + Gourmet invitation at Galería Canalejas Café
Price: 20 €/per person + VAT
Book your visit at our Customer Service Desk
Email: customerservice@galeriacanalejas.com
Phone: +34 660 95 68 55
EXPERIENCE 2: CLOSED DOOR TOUR
TRACES - FROM PAINTING TO PRINTMAKING - ROYAL ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS OF SAN FERNANDO & CANALEJAS GALLERY
The Calcografía Nacional (National Engraving Center) of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San de San Fernando and Galería Canalejas offer a unique encounter where culture, heritage, and gastronomy merge to reveal some iconic spaces that are only accessible through this exclusive experience.
The experience will begin with a private, closed-door visit to Francisco de Goya’s Cabinet. It will be led by an expert in graphic art, who will showcase the collection of original plates engraved by Goya, unveiling the key aspects of his creative process and the complex meaning behind his images.
The visit will continue with the opening of the vault where nearly 10,000 plates of the Calcografía Nacional (National Engraving Center) are preserved—the largest collection of copper-plate engravings of Spanish prints in the world. Due to conservation and security reasons, the plate archive is never shown, making this part of the experience truly unique.
In the workshop, the procedures and technical details of copper-plate engraving will be described through a live demonstration. This is the highlight of the experience: witnessing the moment a piece of art is created, the birth of an original print.
To commemorate the workshop experience, you will receive an original engraving from the historical collections of the Calcografía Nacional. Specifically, a print engraved by Joaquim Pi i Margall (1831-1891) based on designs by the neoclassical sculptor John Flaxman (1755-1826).
We will continue the visit by discovering the transformation of the “Centro Canalejas Madrid” complex and conclude the experience with a tasting menu at the iconic St. James rice restaurant, one of the best places in the capital to enjoy this classic of Spanish gastronomy.
Includes:
Private closed-door tour at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando + Dinner at St. James.
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**Advance booking required
Check price, availability, and conditions at our Customer Service Desk
Email: customerservice@galeriacanalejas.com
Phone: +34 660 95 68 55
