Tip-based walking tour of the Barrio de las Letras
Madrid · 120 min · 2 €+ · Madrid a Pie
A stroll through the quarter where the great Golden Age writers lived and feuded, from Lope de Vega to Cervantes, stopping at its squares, theatres and old literary cafés. It's tip-based: at the end you pay what you think is fair. Duration: 2 hours Departures: Every day at 18:00 Language: Spanish Meeting point: Plaza Mayor, in front of the tourist office in the Casa de la Panadería Plaza Mayor and the former Court Prison (Cárcel de Corte) Plaza de Santa Ana, Teatro Español and the García Lorca statue Calle Huertas, Quevedo and Lope de Vega Ends on Calle de Cervantes
- Lope de Vega, Cervantes and Calderón
- Plaza de Santa Ana and Teatro Español
- Literary feuds and gossip
- Pay what you like at the end
Plaza Mayor, in front of the tourist information office in the Casa de la Panadería. Look for the guides with white umbrellas. Nearest metro: Sol (lines 1, 2 and 3). Please arrive 10 minutes early.
- 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. Plaza Mayor, in front of the tourist information office in the Casa de la Panadería. Look for the guides with white umbrellas. Nearest metro: Sol (lines 1, 2 and 3). Please arrive 10 minutes early.
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).
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 24 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.