Gran Vía: The Avenue That Never Slept
Gran Vía · Madrid · Spain · Meeting point: Calle de Alcalá at Gran Vía
- Duration2 h 8 min
- GroupUp to 15
- Meeting pointCalle de Alcalá at Gran Vía
- LanguageSpanish, English
The Gran Vía, the avenue Madrid built with skyscrapers, cinemas, hotels and neon. You start next to the Edificio Metrópolis and walk as far as the Schweppes neon sign. Along the way, Madrid's first skyscraper, Spain's first cocktail bar and a street named after a rhinoceros. Just over two hours on foot with a guide who tells you the stories of cinema and of Madrid's nightlife.
What you’ll see
- Edificio Metrópolis
- Museo Chicote
- Edificio Telefónica
- Schweppes neon sign
What’s included
- Guided walking tour
- Groups of 10 to 15 people
Who it’s for
For those who love cinema, music and the stories of Madrid's nightlife.
Accessibility
Accessibility pending verification
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, the Schweppes neon lights up and the avenue comes alive.
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: .