Madrid
Explore La Latina, Madrid's liveliest barrio
Traditions & Heritage • 3 hours
5.0
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Explore La Latina, Madrid's liveliest barrio
Mojitos, the El Rasto flea market, a Moorish church and probably another mojito.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Discover one of Madrid's most vibrant and characteristic local neighborhoods
- Get a taste of life like a local as you explore the area - there are markets, historic churches, and hidden gardens waiting!
- Share some tapas and enjoy a cold beer or a cocktail with your host at a neighborhood tapas bar
- Soak up the character of this exciting part of the city as you stroll through the back streets
- Discover unique venues, shops, galleries, and hidden gems
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You’ll join one of our local Madrid hosts to explore the barrio of La Latina, a neighborhood known for its diversity, an atmosphere of contrasts, and lively personality - which, in a city as vibrant as Madrid is saying something.
Amongst the narrow lanes and medieval streets - the area is actually built on an ancient Islamic fort - are more tapas bars and cantinas than anyone could ever hope for.
You’d be very wrong if you think you’d visit this area and not end up in a tapas bar, sipping an ice-cold mojito or caña (the local measure of beer) with some nibbles at some point.
But of course, there’s more to this character-packed district, and your host can’t wait to share with you the bustling El Rasto flea market (reason enough to time your visit on a Sunday), historic landmarks like San Pedro El Viejo Church, Madrid’s second oldest church which dates back to the 11th century, and the Mercado de la Cebada, a 138-year-old market which has turned from a farmers’ market to a mural splashed hip(ster) venue for clothing, art, and food.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Bill
Apr 2025
Patricia did a fantastic job. We enjoyed the tour. She was communicative ahead of time and easy to work with. It was an extremely informative tour. She was very knowledgeable about the city.
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Donald
Apr 2025
Lisa was warm, upbeat and easy to be with. It felt like we were touring the city with a friend of a friend, she tailored the experience for our enjoyment.
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Quentin
Apr 2025
Lisa was a wonderful host and a great person with whom to spend time.
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Paul
Apr 2025
Paul
Apr 2025
We had a great tour with Lisa. She was a knowledgeable and helpful guide. We all enjoyed seeing the city and spending time with her.
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Traci
Apr 2025
We had scheduled a small group tour but at the last minute we decided we really wanted a private one-on-one experience to truly learn about Madrid. We are so glad we did and that Patricia was our guide. She had so much knowledge and was filled with fun facts that you only get with a true local. With a bubbly personality and lots of information, we learned so much. She also introduced us to the oldest cocktail bar in Madrid and the Lhardy (the first true restaurant in the world with menus, proper service, etc) and we were lucky enough to dine there the next evening. Her knowledge on the Spanish civil war was exceptional too. Definitely book this early on your trip while in Madrid. You will walk away with a list of places to come back to - ways to navigate the city and a better appreciation for beautiful city of Madrid.
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