Lavapiés: The most multicultural neighbourhood of Madrid,
Private Walking Tour
Time Out magazine named Lavapiés the coolest neighbourhood of the world, and we agree. History, traditions, social movements and multiculturalism are all mixed and we want you to discover it.
Price:
80 € per person. from 5 people in advance, you can purchase a group ticket for 325 € (5 to 20 people).
Total Duration:
1:30 to 2 Hours
Services Included
Services Not Included
What To Expect
Lavapiés is one of the most popular neighbourhoods in Madrid, and often known as the most multicultural in Europe. It is located inside the downtown area, an industrial part of the city since the XVIII century, when royal factories were created. Bullfighters, Caleseros (carriages drivers), and Manolos (Jewish descendants) inhabited here traditionally.
The tiny and old apartments made for the low-class workers were chip enough for the immigrants from the '80s on, generating a new cultural landscape.
For the past 10 years, there have been great projects to rehabilitate the old buildings and promote Lavapiés’ economy through culture. Theatres, Exhibition centres, cultural foundations, and a circus have raised up. It has also dozens of bars, cafes, and restaurants from every possible country.
Old industrial facade, historical churches, popular culture, and pure history are all mixed in this incredible place.
The British magazine “Times Out” named it the coolest neighbourhood in the world in 2018.
Point Of Departure
We can pick up travellers at their hotel (only walking distance from the down-town) or meet them in front of the main entrance of the Reina Sofía Museum.
Time Of Departure
Whenever you choose, from 08.00 to 20.00
Pick Up from the Hotel
After making the reservation, you will receive the contact details of the local guide so there are no problems with the pick up. It’s important to indicate the name of the hotel with the reservation, otherwise you may agree to meet in front of the main entrance of the Reina Sofía Museum.
80 € per person. from 5 people in advance, you can purchase a group ticket for 325 € (5 to 20 people).
Total Duration:
1:30 to 2 Hours
Services Included
- Local taxes
- Local guide
- Pick up from the hotel
- Private visit
Services Not Included
- Tickets for the monuments (no tickets will be necessary for the standard tour)
- Transport (all the visit will be on foot)
What To Expect
Lavapiés is one of the most popular neighbourhoods in Madrid, and often known as the most multicultural in Europe. It is located inside the downtown area, an industrial part of the city since the XVIII century, when royal factories were created. Bullfighters, Caleseros (carriages drivers), and Manolos (Jewish descendants) inhabited here traditionally.
The tiny and old apartments made for the low-class workers were chip enough for the immigrants from the '80s on, generating a new cultural landscape.
For the past 10 years, there have been great projects to rehabilitate the old buildings and promote Lavapiés’ economy through culture. Theatres, Exhibition centres, cultural foundations, and a circus have raised up. It has also dozens of bars, cafes, and restaurants from every possible country.
Old industrial facade, historical churches, popular culture, and pure history are all mixed in this incredible place.
The British magazine “Times Out” named it the coolest neighbourhood in the world in 2018.
Point Of Departure
We can pick up travellers at their hotel (only walking distance from the down-town) or meet them in front of the main entrance of the Reina Sofía Museum.
Time Of Departure
Whenever you choose, from 08.00 to 20.00
Pick Up from the Hotel
After making the reservation, you will receive the contact details of the local guide so there are no problems with the pick up. It’s important to indicate the name of the hotel with the reservation, otherwise you may agree to meet in front of the main entrance of the Reina Sofía Museum.
Ventana a la Cultura - Cancellation Policy
- 100% free cancellation or changes up to 48 hours before the tour
- 100% Refund up to 48 hours before the tour
- 0% Refund for cancellations later than 48 hours before the tour
- Payment confirm your booking
In case of severely bad weather conditions or other reasons where we have to cancel the tour we provide you with a 100% refund. No other compensations can be issued for canceled tours, but we will do what we can to help you find another activity instead.