FREE TOUR LAVAPIÉS
AND LATINA
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Lavapiés and La Latina Free Tour consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Lavapiés and La Latina in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Lavapiés and La Latina as a couple, with friends or in a group!
The Free tours of Lavapiés and La Latina are the perfect excuse to take some time to get to know better the cultural heritage of Spain.
The Lavapiés and La Latina free tours are free tours organized by guides who show the most emblematic tourist sites of a town or city. These tours are usually done on foot.
While there are several options and types of free tours in Spain, most are usually tours that include approximately 10 to 12 people. and last between 1 and 3 hours depending on the planned itinerary.
In any case, always check the detailed information we provide to know all the details of your free tour: schedules, cancellation policy, meeting point and all the information you need to make the most of your experience without having to worry about anything.
What to see and do in Lavapiés and La Latina?
Lavapiés and La Latina are two of Madrid’s most emblematic neighborhoods that attract tourists and locals alike. The former is known for its vibrant multicultural community, where ethnic stores, tapas bars and international restaurants can be found on every corner. In addition, Lavapiés has a rich cultural history that is reflected in its narrow streets and lively squares.
On the other hand, La Latina is famous for its bohemian and historic atmosphere, with well-preserved old buildings that offer a glimpse into Madrid’s past. This neighborhood is also popular for its lively terraces where people enjoy the sun while savoring the famous cañas accompanied by traditional Spanish tapas.
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Basilica of San Francisco el Grande
The Basilica of San Francisco el Grande in Madrid is an impressive church that combines neoclassical and baroque architectural elements. The main structure is crowned by a gigantic dome, the fourth largest in the world with a diameter of 33 meters. Inside the basilica, visitors can appreciate an exceptional collection of religious art, including paintings by Goya and Zurbarán.
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Ribera de Curtidores
La Ribera de Curtidores, also known as El Rastro, is one of the most emblematic and visited places in Madrid. This open-air market is held every Sunday and holiday throughout the year and features a wide variety of products including vintage clothing, handicrafts, antique musical instruments and decorative objects.
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Jewish Quarter of Madrid
La Judería de Madrid is a historic neighborhood that preserves the traces of the Jewish presence in the city for centuries. This site, located near the Royal Palace and the Plaza Mayor, was home to a thriving Hebrew community from the Middle Ages until its expulsion in 1492. Today, its narrow cobblestone streets are lined with craft stores and typical restaurants offering kosher dishes.
Itinerary
We will meet outside the subway exit for Puerta de Toledo to start a free tour of Madrid that we are sure you will love. Let’s go there!
We will first go into the La Latina
neighborhood of La Latina, approaching the church of the Virgen de la Paloma.
. Did you know that one of the most popular festivals in the Spanish capital is held in his honor?
We will talk about
how to live in the most traditional Madrid
and we will tell you many stories as we continue walking towards the basilica of San Francisco el Grande, from the eighteenth century. After admiring its façade, we will visit some of the most popular squares in the neighborhood: Cascorro, Los Carros and Cebada, among others.
In addition, we will tour the
Ribera de Curtidores
to talk about the famous
Madrid flea market, an open-air market held every Sunday in the streets of La Latina.
in the streets of La Latina. We will tell you all the details!
Little by little we will go deeper and deeper into Lavapiés, one of the oldest neighborhoods of the capital and which once formed the
Jewish quarter of Madrid
. We will learn about its history by visiting the
Nelson Mandela square, the Escuelas Pías, the Valle-Inclán theater or the Tabacalera.
or the Tabacalera. Multiculturalism is what you breathe in these streets.
We will end the free tour at the
Lavapiés square
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Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point for the Free Tour Lavapiés and La Latina is at the Metro exit for Puerta de Toledo, next to the entrance of the Pedro Salinas Library. It lasts approximately two hours.
