Lavapiés: The most multicultural neighbourhood of Madrid, Private Walking Tour
Lavapiés is one of the most popular neighbourhoods in Madrid, and often known as the most multicultural in Europe. It is located inside the downtown area, an industrial part of the city since the XVIII century, when royal factories were created. Bullfighters, Caleseros (carriages drivers), and Manolos (Jewish descendants) inhabited here traditionally. The tiny and old apartments made for the low-class workers were chip enough for the immigrants from the '80s on, generating a new cultural landscape. For the past 10 years, there have been great projects to rehabilitate the old buildings and promote Lavapiés’ economy through culture. Theatres, Exhibition centres, cultural foundations, and a circus have raised up. It has also dozens of bars, cafes, and restaurants from every possible country.
The British magazine “Times Out” named it the coolest neighbourhood in the world in 2018. You will be able to deeply discover all of it with an expert in a private Tour
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Lavapiés: The most multicultural neighbourhood of Madrid, Private Walking Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Lavapiés: The most multicultural neighbourhood of Madrid, Private Walking Tour
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Lavapies
Lavapiés is one of the most popular neighbourhoods in Madrid, and often known as the most multicultural in Europe. It is located inside the downtown area, an industrial part of the city since the XVIII century, when royal factories were created. Bullfighters, Caleseros (carriages drivers), and Manolos (Jewish descendants) inhabited here traditionally. The tiny and old apartments made for the low-class workers were chip enough for the immigrants from the '80s on, generating a new cultural landscape.
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
Outside Lavapiés, we can appreciate a great contrast: Royal Monasteries, Aristocratic Palaces, and wonderful Buildings, like Reina Sofía Museum (Built as the General Hospital). We will not enter.
Wrongly known as the old Sinagoga, San Lorenzo church was the heart of Lavapiés social life and traditions.
Inclusions
- Official private guide
- Pick up from the hotel
- Local taxes
- Private transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Pick-up doesn´t include any transportation. On the way, the guide will provide some general information about the city and the tour itself.
Meeting Points
- In front of the main entrance of Reina Sofia Museum
End Points
- In the middle of Lavapiés, close to many bars and restaurants. And also close to the metro station.