Madrid Barrio de las Letras & Old Town Walking Tour

Walk the Barrio de las Letras, where writers once lived,
with a local guide

The tour starts in front of the Lope de Vega House, home of the 17th-century writer and now a museum. You'll see where Quevedo and Góngora lived, look at the Teatro Español, and then head to Plaza de Santa Ana in the center of Madrid.

Pass Puerta del Sol on the way to Plaza Mayor

Walk past Plaza de Jacinto Benavente and Puerta del Sol, then along Calle de la Salud. Next, take in the wide view of Plaza Mayor, Madrid's lively main square, and see the Arco de Cuchilleros, one of the best-known entrances to the square.

Through narrow lanes and old squares to finish at the Royal Palace

Walk the narrow Calle del Codo and visit Plaza de la Villa, home to some of the oldest buildings in the city. Pass Almudena Cathedral and finish the tour admiring the Royal Palace of Madrid from Plaza de Oriente. After the tour, you can visit the inside of the palace on your own or relax at a nearby restaurant.

※ Entry to monuments is not included. You will see the palace, cathedral and other sites from outside while listening to the guide.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.