Tip-based free walking tour of Madrid's Literary Quarter
Madrid · 135 min · 2 €+ · Trip Tours Madrid
Walk the streets where Cervantes, Lope de Vega and Quevedo lived and discover the bohemian Madrid of the Golden Age, paying for the tour with a tip. From Plaza de Santa Ana, with the García Lorca statue and the Teatro Español, we walk along Calle de las Huertas, del León, de Cervantes and de Quevedo. We see the Lope de Vega House Museum, the Trinitarian Convent where Cervantes is buried and the rivalry between Quevedo and Góngora, with Valle-Inclán's bohemia as the thread. Duration: approx. 2 h 15 min In Spanish All outdoors; no tickets to pay Suitable for reduced mobility and for bringing your pet Minimum 5 people for the tour to run; bookings of up to 10 people
- Lope de Vega's house and Cervantes's tomb
- Plaza de Santa Ana and the Teatro Español
- The Golden Age told through its rivalries
Puerta del Sol, next to the Bear and the Strawberry Tree statue (opposite the Apple Store). Look for the yellow umbrella.
- Booking per person — 2 €
The tour itself is tip-based: at the end you give the guide whatever you think it was worth, no minimum. The booking fee is the only compulsory payment.
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Frequently asked questions
How does this free tour work?
You book your place for €2 per person, paid by card through Stripe, and the tour itself is tip-based: at the end you give the guide whatever you think it was worth, in person and with no minimum.
How much do people usually tip?
Whatever you felt the tour was worth: there's no set price and no minimum. As a rough guide, many people give between €10 and €20 per person, but it's entirely up to you.
Can I tip by card?
It depends on the guide, so it's safest to bring some cash. If they accept other payment methods, they'll tell you at the end.
How will I recognise the guide?
They'll be waiting at the starting point at the start time. Puerta del Sol, next to the Bear and the Strawberry Tree statue (opposite the Apple Store). Look for the yellow umbrella.
What if it rains?
The tour usually goes ahead anyway, so bring an umbrella or a raincoat. If the guide calls it off, we'll let you know and refund your booking in full (€2 per person).
What if the minimum group size isn't reached?
This tour needs at least 5 people to run. If that isn't reached, the guide may cancel it: we'll let you know in advance and refund your booking in full (€2 per person).
How do I receive my booking?
Right after paying you get a boarding pass with a QR code by email. Show it at the meeting point and you're in.
When is my booking confirmed?
Instant confirmation on payment.
Can I cancel if something comes up?
Yes: free cancellation up to 2 hours before the start time — email info@activitatum.com with your booking code. If the activity is called off, bad weather included, you change the date at no cost or get the amount back.
Can I book several activities at once?
Yes. Every activity in the catalogue is booked and paid for in the same place, whichever centre runs it, and each one arrives with its own QR pass.