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Tour "Barrio de las Letras" Spanish Golden Age
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54 Ratings
Madrid
Step into the enchanting Barrio de las Letras in Madrid and be transported to the Spanish Golden Age. Walk in the footsteps of literary giants and immerse yourself in the history and stories that permeate every cobblestone.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Puerta del Sol - We begin our tour in this area to give a brief introduction of the Golden Age and what we will see in this wonderful tour
- Calle de la Cruz - At this point we will show you one of the most beautiful and striking “Trampantojos” in the city and we will tell you the story it hides.
- Calle de Álvarez Gato - We will show you the “Sperpentos” of Bohemian Lights.
- Plaza de Santa Ana - We will enter the main square of the most bohemian neighborhood of Madrid and we will tell you the stories of its statues and the Corral de Comedias.
- Iglesia de San Sebastian - We will show you and tell the story of this consecrated church as a National Artistic Historic Monument of Spain.
- Calle de las Huertas - We will walk through this street that is full of letters of the most illustrious characters of the Golden Age and we will tell you their life.
- Convento de las Trinitarias Descalzas de San Ildefonso - We will talk about the place where Miguel de Cervantes rests forever.
- Calle de Quevedo - How not to stop on this street and tell you what happened between the rivals Francisco de Quevedo and Luis de Góngora.
- Casa Museo Lope de Vega - We close our tour with a flourish showing you the House of the “Phoenix of the Wits” and tell its story.
What's Included
- Guaranteed tour placement with purchase.
What's Not Included
- Snacks
Additional Information
Welcome to the magical journey through time offered by the Literary Quarter Tour in Madrid! This enchanted corner of the Spanish capital is not just a place, it is a portal that transports us directly to the golden age of literature and history.
Imagine walking the same streets that once witnessed the inspiring muses of great literary geniuses. Yes, we are about to immerse ourselves in the very heart of a neighborhood that not only breathes history, but exudes it from every cobblestone!
Close your eyes for a moment and feel how time twists and folds, taking us by the hand back to the days when Cervantes wandered these narrow streets, and Quevedo left his poetic mark on every corner. The Barrio de las Letras is more than just a set of old buildings; It is a canvas on which the stories of the great writers who once called it home are painted.
Location
Trip Tours Madrid
Puerta del Sol
We are right next to the statue of the Bear and Madroño.
You will find us with the Yellow Umbrella
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Anselmoc643
Apr 7, 2024
Neighborhood of the letters - Brilliant!!!! Maryvic is an excellent person with extensive knowledge of literature and who knows the neighborhood perfectly, making the tour very enjoyable. Highly recommended
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Linago2508oo
Mar 21, 2024
Enriching Tour - Wonderful experience, our guide Marivic was punctual, pleasant, considerate of our needs, with a sense of humor and most importantly, with extensive knowledge of the topic corresponding to our tour. I recommend this fantastic tour.
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Mar_af385
Mar 10, 2024
time flew by - Maryvic is funny and cultured.
He showed us the most emblematic places in the neighborhood of letters and curious facts.
It was lovely
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Yoibertm
Mar 3, 2024
Very pleasant, and historic morning. Super recommended - I had a completely different perspective of the city. Super recommended if you like history and literature, with a lot of charisma and kindness
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Hectormv682wu
Mar 3, 2024
A very nice tour - Very nice and informative tour, mega recommended, your guide Maryvic is very good and with the best information to get to know the literary part of Madrid
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Ignacioml4971cv
Nov 7, 2023
Excellent - Very good disposition to answer all questions, very clear in his explanation and all the places he showed us were very beautiful.
Highly recommended 10 out of 10
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654agustinab
Nov 4, 2023
Thanks Maryvic! - I loved getting to know the neighborhood with Maryvic. Very nice and passionate about history. I take with me the phrases of great writers as a memory and I want to return. Thank you!
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74sebar
Oct 21, 2023
Excellent tour of the neighborhood of letters - Excellent tour we did with our guide Mari. It was very dynamic, fun and with a lot of quality information. It was clear that she was a very prepared person, a student of letters. I recommend the tour with her through the neighborhood of letters!
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Vanessav153
Aug 30, 2023
Pleasant, cultured and professional guide - Maryvic made the visit very entertaining and we learned a lot about the Las Letras neighborhood. It is obvious that he knows and likes his job. We will definitely repeat with more tours.
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