Top Madrid Literary Tours

Join a local Spanish artist to discover some of the coolest hidden contemporary art galleries in one of Madrid’s most artistic neighborhoods. I’ll take you to visit some of the coolest and hidden contemporary art galleries in the beautiful Salesas-Chueca neighborhood, including Max Estrella, Juana de Aizpuru, and Michael Soskine. We’ll meet some of the owners, learn about current art trends in the city, and hear the process behind putting together each show. so you can feel how this artistic neighborhood breathes. After that, we'll walk to my personal studio, where I'll share my own art, while we chat over some cheese, olives, other tapas. Of course, the food will be paired with a nice Spanish wine, beer, or soft drinks.

Calling all book-lovers. This literary-themed walking tour of Madrid covers the city’s top cultural and historical sights, from the Prado Museum and the Art Promenade to stunning, verdant Retiro Park, famed for its Cristal Palace. You’ll also see the neighborhoods that Cervantes and other acclaimed Spanish writers once called home.

Follow in the footsteps of Spain's most celebrated writers during this self-guided, literary-themed walk through the iconic Barrio de las Letras. Discover which places inspired luminaries like Cervantes and Lope de Vega, and see where they worked and lived. Audio commentary, performed by actors, is available offline through an easily downloadable smartphone application.

I will show you a special selection of masterpieces in the best gallery in the world, while explaining the historical details of each painting, as well as the meaning and techniques used. We will see not only the most important masterpieces in the Prado, but also some of my favorite and lesser-known pieces. You will enjoy some of the great masters: Bosch, Patinir, Rubens, Tiziano, Tintoretto, Veronese, El Greco, Goya, Velázquez ...very impressive! And I have some other special surprises for you :-) My explanations of the legends will give you a fuller perspective of the art, and of Spanish history, overall.

This 2.5-hour walking tour of Madrid is a great way to explore the city’s main highlights such as Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and the Royal Palace. Hear from your guide about Madrid’s rich history and enjoy this informative and entertaining tour. • Discover the best of Madrid on this 2.5 hour walking tour. • See highlights such as Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and the Royal Palace. • Enjoy a personalised experience with your own private tour guide.

This Experience is provided by a private local. Ernest Hemingway was very much in love with Madrid and returned there many times in the 1920s, 1930s, and up to his final visit in 1960s, in order to eat, drink, and enjoy the Spanish culture. Hemingway found Madrid so inspirational that he even set several short stories and novels there, and he called Madrid the most Spanish of all cities. This is your chance to find out why! From locations associated with the Civil War to his favourite eating and drinking places, let us discover the charm of Madrid through the eyes of Hemingway! And if the time of the day is right, you can even stop for a drink in some of his favourite bars as we stroll through the centre of Madrid and I tell you more insider stories of the great American writer's affair with Madrid :-)

Cover the highlights of the Prado Museum in just 90 minutes with the assistance of a private guide. You and your party will receive personalized attention and be able to move at your own pace through the blockbuster collection. Follow a carefully curated itinerary designed to show the museum's highlights, including works by Bosch, Velazquez, Goya, and others.