Barrio de las Letras El Corazón de Madrid Free Tour

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Provided by: Trip Tours Madrid
Duration
2h 15min
Meeting point
Puerta del Sol, Oso y Madroño
Languages
Spanish
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No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.

Overview

Cervantes is buried in this neighborhood. The verses of
Lope and Quevedo are engraved in gold in the soil of
Huertas. And the mirrors that inspired Valle-Inclán
still hang in the Callejón del Gato. The Barrio de
Las Letras is not a museum - it's the neighborhood where the Golden
Golden Age is still alive.

In 2h 15min, our local guides take you to the literary and bohemian heart of Madrid.
literary and bohemian heart of Madrid.

WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
. Corral de Comedias de la Cruz, cradle of the Spanish Golden Age Theater.
. Callejón del Gato, deforming mirrors that inspired Valle-Inclán .
. Parroquia de San Sebastián, where Lope de Vega is buried .
. Huertas Street, verses by Cervantes, Quevedo and Lope engraved in gold on the pavement.
. Convent of the Trinitarias, where the remains of Cervantes rest.
. House of Lope de Vega, visit to the interior included.

Reserve your place for free - cancel at any time.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • Oso y Madroño de Prosperidad
  • Puerta del Sol
  • Casa de Lope de Vega Garden
  • Teatro Español
  • Casa de Cervantes
  • Plaza santa Ana
  • Huertas
  • Estatua "Madrid a Federico García Lorca"
  • Lope de Vega's House-Museum
  • Guide

Our Guides

Maryvic — Guide of Barrio de las Letras El Corazón de Madrid Free Tour, Spain
Maryvic
Cristian — Guide of Barrio de las Letras El Corazón de Madrid Free Tour, Spain
Cristian
Dina — Guide of Barrio de las Letras El Corazón de Madrid Free Tour, Spain
Dina
JoSe — Guide of Barrio de las Letras El Corazón de Madrid Free Tour, Spain
JoSe
Juan Diego — Guide of Barrio de las Letras El Corazón de Madrid Free Tour, Spain
Juan Diego
Camila — Guide of Barrio de las Letras El Corazón de Madrid Free Tour, Spain
Camila
Marik — Guide of Barrio de las Letras El Corazón de Madrid Free Tour, Spain
Marik

Meeting point

Puerta del Sol, Oso y Madroño

On arrival

MEETING POINT
* Puerta del Sol, next to the statue of the Bear and the Madrono, in front of the Apple store.
* Look for our COMPLETELY YELLOW PARAGUAS - that's your Trip Tours Madrid guide, ready to greet you.

ARRIVAL TIME
* We recommend you to arrive 10 minutes before the start time.
* So we can all start together and on time.

Things to note

CONFIRMATION BY WHATSAPP
* You will receive a confirmation message the morning of the tour.
* Make sure your number is correct and active when you book.
* Reply to confirm your place - we guarantee everything goes perfectly.

DIRECT CONTACT WITH YOUR GUIDE
* In the confirmation message you will receive the direct contact information of your guide.
* Are you late or can't find the meeting point?
* Write directly to him/her and he/she will help you in real time.

YOUR GIFT
* Confirm your WhatsApp and your attendance.
* You will receive an exclusive gift from Trip Tours Madrid - a surprise that we think you will love.

COMFORT
* The tour is on foot - wear comfortable shoes.
* Hot days: water and sunscreen.
* Cold days: a light jacket.

ENJOY TO THE FULLEST
* Our guides are passionate about Madrid's history and culture.
* Ask questions, make comments and be curious.
* The more you participate, the richer the experience.

How can the tour be free?

Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.

Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.

Rating
9.4
Organisation
9.6
Atmosphere
9.5
Content
9.4
Guide
9.5
Usefulness
9.5
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Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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