
Technicolor street art, second-hand vinyl stores, and coffee shops that transform into bars (magic).
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
You’ll explore Malasaña, Madrid's edgy neighborhood known for its diversity and artistic flair. Yes, it’s overflowing with hipsters but we want to show you another side to the barrio, one that’s diverse, down to earth and effortlessly laid back.
Experience its character as you take in candy-colored buildings and technicolor street art flanked by coffee shops, bakeries, and vintage clothing stores. There are countless traditional bookstores and second-hand record shops sitting alongside art associations and trendy coffee shops that transform in the blink of an eye into bars after dusk.
This was the beating heart of the famous movement La Movida Madrileña, a countercultural rebellion against the Franco era that welcomed a more modern and accepting Spain. This open-minded attitude is still what makes this district so special, and today it attracts artists of all kinds from the worlds of street art, music, and film.
It’s also conveniently where you’ll find some of the city’s coolest tapas bars. Need we say more?
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Lisa was a wonderful host and a great person with whom to spend time.
Show moreThe tour was great, Lisa has a lot of knowledge about the city and its history, and shared information which I would not have known if I had gone on my own. She was friendly and helpful too, and walked me to the Prado museum as she wanted to make sure I reached there safely, even though our tour had ended Definitely engage her for walking tours!
Show moreLots of great details about the history about the city. Knowledgable and pleasant tour guide, who was very easy to understand. Very much enjoyed our time on the tour.
Show moreLisa was lovely. Lisa was very communicative over WhatsApp before our tour. The tour was for myself and my young teenage daughter. She met us in our hotel lobby could not have been easier. We were both extremely jetlagged. Lisa took that in stride. Wish we had more time in Madrid, I would book Lisa again when we were feeling better. She will cater to whatever you would like, knew how to take the perfect picture new the secret spots and was very lovely to be around. She told us to WhatsApp her with any questions we had while in town she will be lovely with your teen’s. Kids are even if you’re an older couple all around great guide couldn’t recommend more.
Show moreGood overview of the city center of the history of Madrid. Guide was very knowledgeable. Totally recommend!
Show moreMarina gave us a great tour of Madrid highlights. She was very knowledgeable and tailored our experience to our interests. Thanks Marina!
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