Malasaña and Chueca A Tour That Shouts Freedom

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Spanish

The Madrid of uncovering : A journey through the alternative soul of Madrid.

Immerse yourself in the most iconic history of Spain: The uncovering, the creative explosion of the Madrid Movement, and the vindication LGTBIQ +
From enlightened riots to the explosion of La Movida and the LGTBIQ+ struggle, discover how Malasaña and Chueca became symbols of resistance and freedom.
Revive:
- Revolt and execution : Manuela Malasaña and the fight against Napoleonic oppression.
The Madrid Movement: an explosion of creativity after decades of dictatorship.
Pop culture, fanzines and forbidden music: the voice of a fearless generation.
The awakening of Chueca: from slum to capital of Pride.
‍ Transvestites, drags and transformism : they broke the wardrobes at the stroke of a stage.
️ Pedro Zerolo and Pride: how pain was transformed into law and celebration.

What's Included

Local guide
Exclusive visual material (photos, flyers of the period, disc covers).
Personalized attention before and after the tour
Personalized recommendations: What to do, see and eat in Malasaña and Chueca
Tips at the end, to Value the Effort of the Guides
Any food or drink
Tickets (but you don't need them! We see everything on the outside).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Callao Square (in front of the Knee) Reference #1 : Calle precios 25 (Store : Knee, right in front you will see us) Reference #2 : Metro Callao Reference #3 : Next to the Tourist Information Point Look for the YELLOW AND ORANGE bicolor umbrella.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Plaza del Callao

    Heart of Madrid leisure, surrounded by historic cinemas and emblematic buildings such as the Capitol.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    One of the liveliest squares in Malasaña, full of terraces and youth life.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Emblematic for its history linked to the uprising of 1808 and today nerve center of the neighborhood.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Excellent commercial axis, mix of international brands and alternative urban design.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Historic temple open 24 hours, symbol of welcome and solidarity in the center.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Heart of Madrid's most diverse neighborhood, epicenter of LGTBIQ+ life and modernity.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Contemporary gastronomic market with gourmet stalls and terrace with views.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Square dedicated to the activist LGTBI, symbol of equality and diversity in Madrid.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Historic square next to Longoria Palace and the former Guards barracks of Corps.

    20 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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Tours Madrid | TOURSTILLA

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Historical Tours
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