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Madrid: Calle Alcalá Bullfighting History Free Tour
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Duration
1h 45min
Languages
English
Meeting point
Starting point - Puerta de Alcalá
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Overview
Meeting at Puerta de Alcalá, near the Retiro park, the tour begins at the site of Madrid's first-ever bullring.
After this introduction into the origins of the tradition, the tour will head to:
- Hotel Wellington - a matador's home away from home.
- The former home of the 'Bienvenida' Dynasty.
- Monument to Francisco de Goya.
- Fuente del Berro - the site of Madrid's second bullring (the stage for tauromaquia's "Golden Era").
- Calle Castelar - the oldest street in the neighborhood, featuring various architectural styles.
- Plaza de Toros Las Ventas - One of the world's largest and most important bullrings, with explanations of the various statues that surround the arena.
The tour lasts approximately two and a half hours, covering a distance of 3km, and concludes in Ventas near some authentic local restaurants and bars. Visitors can also access the Las Ventas Museum for free! Your guide will be a young torero who will relay not just the history of "tauromaquia", but also what it takes to stand in front of the animals.
After this introduction into the origins of the tradition, the tour will head to:
- Hotel Wellington - a matador's home away from home.
- The former home of the 'Bienvenida' Dynasty.
- Monument to Francisco de Goya.
- Fuente del Berro - the site of Madrid's second bullring (the stage for tauromaquia's "Golden Era").
- Calle Castelar - the oldest street in the neighborhood, featuring various architectural styles.
- Plaza de Toros Las Ventas - One of the world's largest and most important bullrings, with explanations of the various statues that surround the arena.
The tour lasts approximately two and a half hours, covering a distance of 3km, and concludes in Ventas near some authentic local restaurants and bars. Visitors can also access the Las Ventas Museum for free! Your guide will be a young torero who will relay not just the history of "tauromaquia", but also what it takes to stand in front of the animals.
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:
- Hotel Wellington & Spa
- Las Ventas Bullring
On arrival
The meeting point is the fountain at Puerta de la Independencia (entrance gate to Retiro), facing Puerta de Alcalá. I will be holding a black umbrella!
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