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- Spanish
Welcome to the magical journey through time offered by the Literary Quarter Tour in Madrid! This enchanted corner of the Spanish capital is not just a place, it is a portal that transports us directly to the golden age of literature and history.
Imagine walking the same streets that once witnessed the inspiring muses of great literary geniuses. Yes, we are about to immerse ourselves in the very heart of a neighborhood that not only breathes history, but exudes it from every cobblestone!
Close your eyes for a moment and feel how time twists and folds, taking us by the hand back to the days when Cervantes wandered these narrow streets, and Quevedo left his poetic mark on every corner. The Barrio de las Letras is more than just a set of old buildings; It is a canvas on which the stories of the great writers who once called it home are painted.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We are right next to the statue of the Bear and Madroño. You will find us with the Yellow Umbrella
We close our tour at the Lope de Vega House Museum.
Itinerary
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1Puerta del Sol
We begin our tour in this area to give a brief introduction of the Golden Age and what we will see in this wonderful tour
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
At this point we will show you one of the most beautiful and striking "Trampantojos" in the city and we will tell you the story it hides.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We will show you the "Sperpentos" of Bohemian Lights.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Plaza De Santa Ana
We will enter the main square of the most bohemian neighborhood of Madrid and we will tell you the stories of its statues and the Corral de Comedias.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We will show you and tell the story of this consecrated church as a National Artistic Historic Monument of Spain.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We will walk through this street that is full of letters of the most illustrious characters of the Golden Age and we will tell you their life.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
We will talk about the place where Miguel de Cervantes rests forever.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8
How not to stop on this street and tell you what happened between the rivals Francisco de Quevedo and Luis de Góngora.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Casa Museo Lope de Vega
We close our tour with a flourish showing you the House of the "Phoenix of the Wits" and tell its story.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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