Items | Madrid’s Literary District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Madrid’s Literary District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Centro
About
The charming Huertas area has been Madrid’s literary hub ever since 1583. On this walking tour through Barrio de las Letras (known as the Literary Quarter), you’ll find out how writers shaped the city, from the Golden Age (Siglo de Oro) up to the present day.
You’ll stroll through the district’s quaint streets to see where a world-weary Cervantes settled to pen Don Quijote, just down the road from his greatest frenemy, Lope de Vega. You'll also see where, centuries later during the Spanish Civil War, Hemingway whet his whistle in bars like La Venencia and Ceveceria Alemana.
The tour ends at El Angel del Jardin, a picturesque garden and florist that’s haunted by the lively spirits of the ne...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Teatro Español
This tour starts at Teatro Espanol. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Antiguo cementerio de la iglesia de San Sebastián
The tour ends in front of Antiguo cementerio de la iglesia de San Sebastián.
Important Information
•
Public transportation options are available nearby
•
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
•
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
•
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
•
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
•
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
•
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Madrid’s Literary District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Centro
Select Date & Travelers
From
$10.00
Price varies by group size
About
The charming Huertas area has been Madrid’s literary hub ever since 1583. On this walking tour through Barrio de las Letras (known as the Literary Quarter), you’ll find out how writers shaped the city, from the Golden Age (Siglo de Oro) up to the present day.
You’ll stroll through the district’s quaint streets to see where a world-weary Cervantes settled to pen Don Quijote, just down the road from his greatest frenemy, Lope de Vega. You'll also see where, centuries later during the Spanish Civil War, Hemingway whet his whistle in bars like La Venencia and Ceveceria Alemana.
The tour ends at El Angel del Jardin, a picturesque garden and florist that’s haunted by the lively spirits of the ne...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Teatro Español
This tour starts at Teatro Espanol. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Antiguo cementerio de la iglesia de San Sebastián
The tour ends in front of Antiguo cementerio de la iglesia de San Sebastián.
Itinerary
1
Teatro Espanol
This self-guided tour starts in front of Teatro Español on Plaza de Santa Ana. You'll learn about the theatre's ties to Madrid's Literary District while you walk through the area.
2
Casa Alberto
Along the way, you’ll discover interesting shops like Miguel Miranda bookstore and Brown Bear Bakery, and historical bars like Viva Madrid and Casa Alberto.
3
Lope de Vega's House-Museum
On this self-guided tour, you'll pass by Lope de Vega’s House Museum, the playwright’s charming 16th-century house and garden.
4
Convento de las Trinitarias Descalzas de San Ildefonso
As you walk, you'll pass by the ancient convent, Convento de las Trinitarias Descalzas de San Ildefonso, where Cervantes’ bones are interred.
5
Statue of Miguel de Cervantes
You’ll also see a statue of Spain’s greatest writer, Miguel de Cervantes, standing proudly in Plaza de las Cortes where you can learn all about Spain’s rocky road to democracy.
6
Ateneo de Madrid
On this self-guided tour, you'll pass by the historic literary institution, Ateneo de Madrid and learn about the bitter rivalries raging between Madrid’s talented writers.
7
La Venencia
On this self-guided tour, you'll pass by some of Hemingway’s favourite drinking holes which includes La Venecia and Viva Madrid.
8
Viva Madrid
On this self-guided tour, you'll pass by some of Hemingway’s favourite drinking holes which includes La Venecia and Viva Madrid.
9
Estatua "Madrid a Federico García Lorca"
On this tour, you'll pass by the statue of Frederico Garcia Lorca, Spain’s greatest poet and learn a bit more about the poet.
10
El Ángel del Jardín
The tour ends at El Angel del Jardin, a picturesque garden and florist that’s haunted by the lively spirits of the neighbourhood’s long-dead writers.
