Cervantes and Lorca and Lope and Quevedo and more

Overview

Available languages

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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. ✨

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Plaza de Jacinto Benavente

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

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Calle de Alvarez Gato

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

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

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