Cervantes and Lorca and Lope and Quevedo and more

5.0
(27 reviews)
Madrid, Spain

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Spanish

Discover one of Madrid’s most soulful neighborhoods on a walk through its most artistic and picturesque streets. The Barrio de las Letras was home to and inspired by some of the most important authors in Spanish history, and today it continues to breathe culture in every corner.

Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Calderón de la Barca... names that not only fill the history books, but also literally decorate the streets of the neighborhood. Through stories, curiosities and unforgettable texts, we will travel this unique enclave in a dynamic, close and fun way.

A tour that immerses us in the most creative side of Madrid, where literature, art and everyday life are intertwined between verses etched on the floor, facades full of history and spaces full of inspiration.

Ideal for culture lovers, curious and travelers who want to know Madrid from a different, authentic and charming perspective. ✨

What's Included

Personalized attention of your guide after the Tour (forever)
Link to personalized recommendations What to do in Madrid?
Printed material and teaching tools throughout the route
Local Guide
The tip to the guide is not included, it is given at the end of the tour.
Any food or drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Next to the Bronze Sweeper statue.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Introduction to the tour and origin of the Barrio de las Letras, the literary heart of Madrid.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Valley-Inclán and Esperpento : critical literature, bohemian and modern.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Plaza De Santa Ana

    The Spanish Golden Age and the figure of Calderón de la Barca.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Church of San Sebastian, linked to writers, burials and traditions of the neighborhood.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Calle de las Huertas

    Luis de Góngora and bodybuilding, facing the romanticism of Bécquer etched on the floor.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Plaza De Santa Ana

    Federico García Lorca, the Generation of 27 and the historic Spanish Theatre.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Calle de las Huertas

    Female voices of literature: Rosalia de Castro, Emilia Pardo Bazán and María de Zayas.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Casa Museo Lope de Vega (Pass by)

    Miguel de Cervantes, his house and the creation of El Quixote, the modern novel. Lope de Vega, highest exponent of Spanish theater and its house-museum.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Convent of the Trinitarias: tomb of Cervantes and legacy of Sister Joan, Avellaneda and Santa Teresa.

    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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tours Madrid | TOURSTILLA

Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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