El Madrid de las Musas Free Tour: Barrio de las Letras
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Discover the Madrid that inspired the most important writers in Spanish history to write their great works and delve into the Golden Age with Cervantes, Lope de Vega and other literary geniuses.
Come and discover with Madrid de las Musas, a Madrid full of art and ingenuity in which you will walk through the Madrid that inspired and saw grow the poets and writers of the most glorious century of Our Literature.
Travel through the unstable and full of 20th-century inspiration with Inclán and Lorca and stroll through the neighborhood that inspired Calderón de la Barca, Lope de Vega, Góngora, Quevedo and Miguel de Cervantes and which today makes up the most colorful and bohemian neighborhood of the city of Madrid.
He knows his day to day, his love affairs and hatreds and of course the Works that made a whole century known as the Golden Age of Literature.
The Spanish Theater, the Houses of Lope de Vega and Cervantes, the disputes between Quevedo and Góngora await us to Discover a Madrid full of Art, Poetry, and Inspiration.
Meeting point
Puerta del Sol. Estatua de Carlos III a Caballo
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 15min
- Languages
- Spanish
- Usual start times
- 18:00 (Madrid time)
- Coming up
- 21 departures in 3 months, 2 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h 15min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Puerta del Sol. Estatua de Carlos III a Caballo. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
21 departures are listed in the next three months, 2 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 18:00. Times are local to Madrid.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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