Tue, 9 Feb
We begin the tour in Plaza Jacinto Benavente, where your local guide will introduce you to two great Spanish writers - Perez Galdós and Valle Inclán, before you walk past the beautiful St. Sebastian's Church.
Known as one of the most distinguished Baroque writers of the Spanish Golden Age, you will learn about Calderon de la Barca and the impact that he had on world literature.
Your guide will take you to the stunning Spanish Theater, a Neoclassical style building, constructed between 1887 and 1895. See the names of famous theater personalities engraved on the façade, such as Federico García Lorca.
Pass by this German brewery, a favorite drinking spot of Ernest Hemingway and John Dos Passos.
We continue our exploration of the literary quarter by visiting Lion Street where you will learn about the lives of Francisco de Quevedo and Luis de Góngora, two of the most prominent Spanish poets of all time.
See the Trinity Convent, as well as the former homes of Lope de Vega and Miguel de Cervantes.
Founded in 1835, The Ateneo de Madrid is a private cultural institution located on the bustling Prado Street, one of the main boulevards in the city.
See the Monument to Miguel de Cervantes, as well as the beautiful Royal Spanish Academy, whose mission is to ensure the stability of the Spanish language.
- For groups of 1-6 people: free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance.
- For groups of 7+ people: free cancellation up to up to 7 days ahead. From 6 days in advance to 48 hours in advance, a 50% fee will apply.
- Cancellations less than 48 hours ahead or no-shows result in no refund.
Our tours run between 6:00AM and 9:00PM CET (Central European) time. Please note the time difference, weather forecast, and sunrise/sunset times when making a reservation. After booking your experience, please send us an email to let us know what time you would like for it to start.
The video calling software used for the tour is called Zoom. You will need to have it downloaded on your laptop, tablet, or cellphone – with a connection to speakers or headphones – in order to participate in the tour.
If booking less than 48 hours in advance, please check availability with us first, by sending an email to info@vexperio.com.
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