Itinerary
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Includes
- Printed materials and teaching tools along the route
- Local guide
- Link for personalized recommendations What to do in Madrid?
- Any food or drink
- The tip to the guide is not included, it is delivered at the end of the visit
- Entries to the sites (not required, as we do not enter)
Details
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.
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.
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
