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Madrid : Barrio de las Letras, Cervantes and Plaza de Santa Ana

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: Spanish
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Overview

Tour the most literary district of Madrid with a guide
Expert venue: Plaza de Santa Ana, Calle de las Huertas
with his verses etched on the floor, the Convent where
Cervantes rests, the House Museum of Lope de Vega and the
corners where Quevedo, Gongora and the geniuses of the
Spanish Golden Age. In 21⁄2 hours you will discover the
stories, rivalries and secrets that made the Barrio de
the Letters the cultural epicentre of Europe in the 17th century.

We are the No1 company on City Balloon Tours Madrid among more than 1,200
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touring Madrid with travelers from all over the world.

Small groups, maximum 25 people per guide. When booking
you receive our guide to Madrid by WhatsApp. At the end,
your guide recommends where to eat and what not to miss in the neighborhood.

What's Included

  • Local professional guide, expert in literature and history of Madrid
  • Exclusive printed matter and illustrated map
  • Restaurant recommendations and plans at completion
  • Entrance fees to monuments (completely outside tour)
  • Food or drinks
  • Tip to guide (delivered at completion to satisfaction)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Puerta del Sol
28013 Madrid, Spain

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Calle de Cervantes
11, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

We close our tour at the Lope de Vega House Museum.

What To Expect

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Puerta del Sol

Start point of the tour. Brief introduction to the Spanish Golden Age: who were its protagonists, why the Barrio de las Letras became the literary center of Europe and what we will discover in the next 21⁄2 hours.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Calle de la Cruz

You will discover one of the most striking and original traps in Madrid, an optical illusion painted on the facade of a building that has been surprising travelers for decades. We'll tell you the story he's hiding and the artist who created it.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Calle de Álvarez Gato

One of the narrowest and most mysterious streets in the neighborhood, scene of the Valley-Inclán Esperpentos in Bohemian Lights. Here time literally stops between 18th century cobblestones and facades.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaza De Santa Ana

The heart of the Barrio de las Letras and the most bohemian square in Madrid. You’ll discover the statue of Federico García Lorca, the history of the Spanish Theatre — the oldest theatre in Europe in operation — and the former Golden Age Comedy Corral where Lope de Vega performed.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Iglesia de San Sebastian

The most literary church in Madrid, declared a National Artistic Historical Monument. Here were baptized, married or buried some of the most important writers of the Golden Age. We will tell you who and why this building is inseparable from Spanish literary history.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Calle de las Huertas

The most famous street in the neighborhood, with verses of the great writers of the Golden Age etched on the floor. We will read Cervantes, Quevedo, Lope de Vega and Góngora literally under our feet as we tell you their lives, their geniuses and their most epic rivalries.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Convento de las Trinitarias Descalzas de San Ildefonso

The place where Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Quixote, rests forever. We will tell you the story of the discovery of his remains in 2015, why it took more than 400 years to find his tomb and the connection between Cervantes and this convent that has kept its secret for centuries.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Calle de Quevedo

The street dedicated to the most scathing and brilliant poet of the Golden Age. Here we will tell you the most legendary rivalry in Spanish literature: Francisco de Quevedo versus Luis de Góngora — two geniuses who hated each other and copied each other equally. Insults, satires and poetry in equal parts.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Casa Museo Lope de Vega

We close the tour in front of the house where Félix Lope de Vega lived, the most prolific writer in universal history with more than 1,800 plays. You will discover his life, his love scandals, his rivalry with Cervantes and why he was called the Phoenix of the Ingenious.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madrid : Barrio de las Letras, Cervantes and Plaza de Santa Ana?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madrid : Barrio de las Letras, Cervantes and Plaza de Santa Ana?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Local professional guide, expert in literature and history of Madrid.
  • Exclusive printed matter and illustrated map.
  • Restaurant recommendations and plans at completion.
  • Personalized guide to Madrid by WhatsApp (when booking).
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance fees to monuments (completely outside tour).
  • Food or drinks.
  • Tip to guide (delivered at completion to satisfaction).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Madrid : Barrio de las Letras, Cervantes and Plaza de Santa Ana is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madrid : Barrio de las Letras, Cervantes and Plaza de Santa Ana will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Local professional guide, expert in literature and history of Madrid
  • Exclusive printed matter and illustrated map
  • Restaurant recommendations and plans at completion
  • Personalized guide to Madrid by WhatsApp (when booking)
  • Entrance fees to monuments (completely outside tour)
  • Food or drinks
  • Tip to guide (delivered at completion to satisfaction)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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