Barrio de las Letras: The Madrid That Writes
Barrio de las Letras · Madrid · Spain · Meeting point: Plaza de Santa Ana
- Duration2 h 2 min
- GroupUp to 15
- Meeting pointPlaza de Santa Ana
- LanguageSpanish, English
The neighbourhood where the writers of the Spanish Golden Age lived. This is where Cervantes died, where his rival Lope de Vega lived and where Spanish public theatre was invented. You'll see the Plaza de Santa Ana, the Teatro Español, the houses of the two writers and the convent where Cervantes was buried, with verses carved into the pavement along the way. Around two hours on foot with a guide who tells you their stories.
What you’ll see
- Plaza de Santa Ana
- Teatro Español
- Casa de Cervantes
- Convento de las Trinitarias
What’s included
- Guided walk
- Groups of 10 to 15 people
Who it’s for
For those who want to wander through the writers' quarter and read their verses on the pavement.
Accessibility
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How to book this tour
There are two ways and you can use whichever you prefer:
Join an already scheduled departure
Fixed date and time. Confirmed: your spot is guaranteed. In formation: you sign up and only pay when it goes ahead. Either way, the amount is held and charged 24 h before departure. If you book more than a month ahead, it's charged at booking.
Form a group with your preferences
Does no departure fit? Tell us times and languages. When enough of you come together, we open the departure and let you know.
Scheduled departures
Seasonal note. At night, especially at weekends, the area fills with terraces and people out for drinks. Mornings are better for walking.
We keep this tour up to date together
Guides flag closures and correct data from the street; you can tell us if something doesn't match what you experienced. Every report is reviewed by a person before the text changes. Last reviewed: .