Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Burning corpses, sex mad nuns, revolution and prostitution! Even before becoming the hipster paradise it is today, Malasaña has never been boring. On this tour you'll find out about its roots as a pious and yet somewhat sleazy suburb, about the emergence of its native tribe of majos, about the Dos de Mayo uprisings, and about how during the 19th century the neighbourhood turned into a university city and industrial hub. We'll finish up by delving into the heady days of the Movida that followed the transition to democracy.
In-Person Guide
Departure Point
C. de la Luna, 2, 28004 Madrid, Spain
I'll be outside the entrance of GYMAGE holding up a grey umbrella with pink polka dots on it.
Return Details
C. de la Palma, 4, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Close to Tribunal metro.
Microteatro, Madrid, Spain Founded in a former brothel, this micro theatre sparked a trend for mini plays that has now gone global. 5 minutes
Church of Saint Anthony of the German, Madrid, Spain "Madrid's Sistine Chapel Ceiling" is hidden behind the unassuming walls of this church. 3 minutes
Museo de Historia de Madrid, Madrid, Spain Hear about how a love affair between the queen and one of the king's advisers lead to the French invasion of Spain and take a look at Goya's most controversial painting. 15 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience 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.
K7516HSjr
19 Nov 2022
Fascinating history, really opened up the area! Felicity was a great and very friendly host. Check it out :)
Travel508303
09 Oct 2021
Felicity is a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable, engaging and entertaining. This was the second time I joined one of her tours, but it won't be the last. Highly recommendable!
drixieland
23 Feb 2020
If you are looking for a fun, off the beaten track tour in Madrid, packed with interesting data and factoids, that's the perfect experience for you! Felicity is a pleasure to be with, knowledgeable, witty. I have learned so much about the Moorish influence in the capital of Spain. Highly recommended!
This tour in
Madrid
is organized by
The Making of Madrid
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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