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5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

Learn Spanish choreography from a renowned dancer

Join me as I bring my decades of dance experience to a beginner-friendly choreography class designed to put rhythm in your feet and a smile on your face. • We’ll start with introductions before easing into a gentle warmup with some stretches and clapping, focusing on our posture and rhythm and helping us connect with the spirit of Spanish dance. • Next, we’ll dive into foundational techniques, practicing graceful arm positions and footwork like the golpe and the planta. We’ll layer these elements together, building coordination, balance, and confidence to the beat of authentic Spanish music. • Finally, we’ll put it all into practice with a choreographed number that’s rooted in the historic culture of Spain. After a calming cool-down, you’ll leave with some new skills and a deeper connection to one of Spain’s historic pastimes.

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Savor Spanish wine and cheese pairings with a frommelier

In this pairing and tasting, indulge in some of the finest flavors from the diverse world of Spanish cheeses and wines—and discover your own favorites. • We’ll start with traditional Spanish cheeses. From the sophisticated manchego of Castilla-La Mancha to the pungent cabrales from Asturias, every cheese and its flavor tells you something about its region. • I’ll introduce you to Spanish wines from some of the world’s most famous wine regions. Whether you’re into bold reds with deep fruit flavours or a crisp, refreshing white, Spain has a wine to match your taste. • For the highlight, we’ll pair the two: the key is to match the weight of the wine with the texture of the cheese, and to experiment with combinations that you love. Everyone’s palate is different, so trust your own instincts. By the end of our time together, you’ll have a newfound appreciation for the cheeses and wines of Spain and how they bring out the best in one another.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Stand-up comedy with a Madrileño

Language of the experience: Fridays and Saturdays: SPANISH Thursday: ENGLISH • Get ready for an unforgettable madrileña comedy night. • Thanks to this show you will know what to expect from a Spanish/a, from a madrileño, why do we dine so late, if we say "ole" when we get home from work, if Madrid really has playa... and all the other mysteries. • You will be accompanied by me, a typical Madrid: comic, content creator, musician, engineer and dog driver (real). • I will start with my own set of comedy about myself and about the life of the Spaniards and the Madrileños, while I will meet the group with a warm welcome. • After my set, I will pass the micro to 2 other talented comedians, each with their own style and unique perspective on Madrid, either as lifelong residents or expatriates. • We will end with A PHOTO TITLE game, where you will have the opportunity to be a part of the comedy and fight for a prize. You'll leave with lots of laughter, great memories, and even new friends from Madrid!

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Inside access to Madrid’s legendary Las Ventas Bullring

Uncover the history, architecture, and culture of one of Spain’s oldest bullfighting rings during this immersive tour of Las Ventas bullring. From its stunning design to its rich traditions, you’ll experience the magic of this Madrid landmark. • Explore Las Ventas’ stunning Neo-Mudéjar architecture and learn about its historical significance. You’ll see the design elements that make it a symbol of Madrid’s cultural heritage. • Practice toreo de salón, inspired by Manolete’s graceful style, and learn traditional techniques like the pase natural and media verónica. This hands-on experience highlights the elegance and precision behind the art of bullfighting. • Visit key areas like the main gate, bullring, stables, and Bullfighting Museum, where artifacts and costumes reveal the sport’s rich history. Conclude with a thrilling 3D simulation, facing a virtual 600-kg bull in the arena. This tour combines history, artistry, and adrenaline, offering a unique window into Madrid’s cultural legacy.

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Learn the art of fencing from a Spanish champion

Welcome to my fencing class, where you’ll learn not only the fundamentals of the sport but also the rich history behind the techniques. • We’ll start with an introduction to the historical significance of fencing in Renaissance Spain. I’ll explain “La Verdadera Destreza”—a classic approach to swordsmanship emphasizing strategy and skill. • I’ll introduce the gear you’ll be using, and you’ll learn basic movements and techniques as well as the core concepts of attack and defense. • After warming up, you’ll practice various combat scenarios. • We’ll close with a traditional fencing salute and farewell, marking the end of your authentic introduction to this ancient art form. By the time you leave, you’ll have a firm grasp of fencing basics—and inspiration to explore the sport when you return home.

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Taste Spain’s signature tortillas, wine, and sweets

If you’re hungry for the real taste of Madrid, this insider-led tasting will unlock local favorites. Join me for an exploration of Spain’s most iconic bites, from tortilla española to craft coffee—without a tourist trap in sight. • We’ll start at a historic Madrid tavern, where you’ll taste a perfectly made tortilla española (Spanish omelet). I’ll share its origins and the debates over how its eggs are cooked and the balance of the ingredients. • Then, step into a boutique wine shop to sample artisanal cheeses, jamón, and expertly selected Spanish wines while learning the art of pairing. • Next, we’ll visit a specialty coffee shop to enjoy a high-quality brew paired with an artisanal sweet, diving into Madrid’s emerging coffee culture. • Lastly, I’ll share expert recommendations on the rest of the city’s top food spots, giving you the knowledge to continue your culinary adventure. You’ll leave with a richer understanding of Madrid’s food culture and the confidence to explore it like a local.

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Explore Spanish designer fashion in Barrio Salamanca

The best way to shop in Madrid? With a local fashion insider guiding you through some of its most exclusive boutiques. Join me as we step into Salamanca’s chic streets and explore the designers shaping Spanish style, from heritage fashion houses to cutting-edge ateliers. • We’ll begin in Barrio Salamanca, where I’ll introduce you to Madrid’s thriving fashion scene and what sets Spanish design apart. • Then, we’ll visit a curated selection of top brands, from luxury labels like Loewe to independent designers redefining contemporary fashion. • Along the way, I’ll share insider insights on craftsmanship, style evolution, and the cultural influences behind each collection. • You’ll have time to browse and shop at each stop, whether you’re searching for a signature piece or simply discovering new designers. You’ll leave with exclusive recommendations and a deeper appreciation for Spain’s rich fashion heritage.

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Guided Yogilates and breathwork at Madrid Rio

Join me for a mindfulness Yogilates session along the serene riverfront of Madrid Río, blending yoga, Pilates, and holistic practices in a setting that enhances relaxation and focus. • Begin with a short exploration of Madrid Río’s cultural significance, a symbol of urban revitalization and sustainability. • Warm up with breathwork and mobility exercises before progressing through core activation, strength work, and flowing postures. I encourage a deep awareness of every sensation. • Push your stability and coordination with balance challenges before enjoying a guided relaxation and cool-down. Reflect on the harmonious blend of movement, mindfulness, and community in a closing circle, where you’ll share your experience and enjoy a snack in one of Madrid’s most iconic green spaces.

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Craft a Spanish Leather item with a Master Artisan

Summary: In this workshop, visitors are welcomed with complimentary tea and a brief introduction to my background as a craftsman and the philosophy behind my work, focusing on art, tradition, and sustainability. The experience includes an interactive presentation on Spanish vegetable-tanned leather, showcasing high-quality samples for participants to touch and smell, followed by a discussion on the history and global recognition of Spanish leather. I demonstrate traditional hand-stitching techniques, offering tips for beginners, and invite participants to practice on pre-cut leather scraps. The main project involves creating a foldable cardholder, with guided steps in customization, assembly using rivets, and finishing touches. At the end, participants share their creations and reflect on the importance of preserving artisanal techniques. The session concludes with the presentation of their hand-made cardholders as a tangible souvenir. The workshop is designed to be intimate, focusing on authenticity and a deep connection with local craftsmanship, with materials, tools, and bilingual support available for international guests. Duration: 2 hours 0:00 - 0:10 — Welcome and Introduction Reception of visitors at the workshop with complimentary tea. Brief personal introduction: Name, background as a craftsman, and how I started working with leather. Explanation of the philosoph

5 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Step into the ring with a Spanish boxing champion

My boxing class makes it easier than ever to step into the ring for the first time. Strap on some gloves at my gym, Fightland Azca, and discover power you might not know you had. • I’ll welcome you to the gym, discuss the history of boxing in Spain, share the story of Fightland, and show you how to wrap your hands like a pro. • After a jump-rope warmup, I’ll demonstrate boxing fundamentals such as the guard stance, foot movements, and main punches using pads. • Once you’ve got the basics down, we’ll pair off for several exercises. Finally, you’ll get time with your own heavy bag so you can put your new knowledge and skills to work. When the final bell rings, we’ll have time to talk about your experience and take pictures around the gym. Don’t be surprised if you walk away feeling like a champ. YOU CAN ALSO HAVE A PERSONAL TRAINING WITH JOSE LUIS SERRANO. ONE TO ONE. Ask me in the chat.

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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 4415 reviews

⭐️The Original Madrid Tapas Crawl⭐️

I offer you an indoors real local tapas crawling journey, based on traditional dishes. Over 3 hours we’ll be visiting 4 spots. A market cuisine restaurant, a well-kwown ice-cold beer bar for locals, a new slow food tavern, and a one-century old bodega in a high quality and non-touristy tapas area, which madrileños love. You'll be able to see people from Madrid going out for real tapas. And you'll feel like one of us. All the included spots are family-owned bussines, and I'm lucky to know the owners (David, Jesús, José and Paco) since many years ago. I grew up in this fantastic district called Chamberí and I have been trying their many bars and dishes thoughout my life, so I know them... in detail! This is also a great experience for teams, groups and team-building!!!! There's a lot of food on our tour (10-12 tapas servings), we recommend you to make a light lunch! Other things to note Nº 1 overall Airbnb experience in Madrid Gratuities always graciously accepted :) Kids and babies are ALWAYS welcome. ANY DOUBT, please, contact us! You can also try our MORNING FOOD TOUR https://abnb.me/HRmQoeUx4hb

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 474 reviews

A trip to medieval Spain in Toledo and Segovia

We really want to make an effort so that you can feel and experience the magical traditions and stories of Spain, which is why we will always be a group of a maximum of 6 people. We won't follow the typical tour; we will be like a group of friends having fun. We will begin our experience by traveling to our first stop, the mythical city of Toledo, a Roman Carpetani settlement dating back to 193 B.C. Our immersion in Toledo's culture will start with a walk through the viewpoints offering the best panoramic views of the city. we will stroll through its magical streets, marvel at its impressive architecture ,and ascend to the largest fortress in the city. There, we will take a break so you can enjoy a leisurely and unhurried meal, as we assure you that in our adventure, the idea is for you to fully enjoy. We will continue our journey to the second destination, which will be the city of Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, we will explore the best-preserved Roman aqueduct in the world, climb to its highest point, and discover one of Spain's most important medieval fortresses, the majestic Alcázar. Before we embark on our return we will stroll through Calle Real , famous for its magnificent shops where you can buy a beautiful souvenir.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 962 reviews

Visiting Prado Museum with an expert

Starting in the iconic and central Puerta del Sol, we will start exploring Barrio de las Letras, an important local neighbourhood of Madrid, nowadays, a chic bohemian area. You will discover this charming neighbourhood's historical spots on your way towards the Prado Museum. Once we arrive at the Museum, we will skip the queue, entering directly. Before starting the tour inside the Museum, I will give you a short briefing of what we will discover together. I will show you the masterpieces that everyone should see when visiting the Prado Museum, but my main focus is to connect the history & development of Spain with the art collection. Discovering the historical periods of my country inside each painting, understanding the meaning and the importance of the topic in history: From the Flemish painters that inspired the Hamburg family to spread their empire to the life in Madrid during the XVIII century admiring Goya’s paintings. The Museum collection includes Love, Mythology and mysterious legends that would be fun to share with you. After the visit, you can stay in the Museum as long as you wish! An important thing: Please bring an ID with you as we might be asked for one at the Museum.

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 53 reviews

Mindfulness with Horses and Natur

Mindfulness with Horses We will learn to enjoy the present moment with horses and nature. I will teach you about the horses, what they do day by day, how they live, what they like, we will contact them, we will feed them, we will feel their presence as an animal of power, we will comb and caress them and embrace them if we wish, we will do meditation , exercises of body or bioenergetic awareness, attention to the present moment, walk with them and enjoy the mountains and nature. All the exercises will be adapted to the group and to the weather, the activity will be done even if it rains or it is hot because the horses eat every day and it is good to enjoy them at all times! Horses are animals that help us with their energy and presence to find ourselves better with ourselves, improve our self-esteem and our relationships, come with friends, partner and / or family! Other things to note From the center of Madrid you can come by public transport, you have a bus that leaves you at the door of the farm (stop "La Ponderosa" in El Boalo, the bus driver can help you) the 672 that departs from Moncloa metro or 724 from Plaza de Castilla or you can come by car or rental

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1391 reviews

Madrid’s History, Bites & Sips – An Intimate Tour Since 2018

Come with me on a intimate tour with a nice mix of history, architecture, fun anecdotes, a few jokes and really, really, tasty food (Not the mainstream, cliché, touristy food!). We'll start at the Plaza Mayor and then make our way through the old village, stopping at a local market to enjoy some entrees and drinks. Then continue our historical journey through the most ancient and interesting parts of the old town, to finally end before the majestic Royal Palace. After putting aside the history we’ll finish the tour at a really classic local restaurant where you'll get to taste different, mouth-watering food and local drinks. Of course, aside from the food goodies, we will get an opportunity to chill, know each other better and share some laughs. Come and see Madrid through my eyes, I want to make you feel as if you're walking through the city with a bunch of friends but one of them happens to know a lot about it and is more than willing to share the knowledge with you! If you're easygoing, like history and kind of a foodie, this is your place! But don’t let me convince you all by myself, go ahead and take a look at some of the reviews and check out what people have to say about this experience!

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 2530 reviews

Tim Bikes highlights bike tour Madrid

Our tour is ideal for everyone who wants to get to know Madrid in a short time but in a relaxed way. Conducted in English. Private tours in English, Dutch, Spanish, French if available and Portuguese if available. In about 3 hours and 11 km biking, you will more or less see and hear everything of the old center while riding a very comfortable bicycle. The “must see” places as well as the hidden corners away from the typical touristic paths. We will ride mainly on cycling paths, pedestrian zones and parks. Of course there will be various stops to take pictures. When we stop, we will tell you about the stories behind what you see and tell our personal experiences of our time in Madrid. After the tour you have an idea which places you want to visit in your own time and in which restaurants and tapas bars you want to have your meal. You are inspired for the rest of your time in Madrid. We have children seats for 0-20 kg. Ask for availability. The total tour is about 3 hours. This tour requires experience with biking in the city. We have availability of electric bikes (only for adults, minimum length 1,55 m), additional costs € 10.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 528 reviews

Leathercraft Workshop in a Traditional Madrilean Neigbourhood

This experience is for those who wish to discover an authentic Spanish Leathercraft Workshop and learn how to make their own Leather items. I will show the participants the use of the tools used for Leathercraft, many of which havent changed since medievil times. I will also introduce them to the variety of different kinds of leather that exist. Each participant will have the opportunity to use real Spanish Cowhide to create a Leather item with their own hands. In the workshop the participants can choose between a pretty travelling purse (with or without a strap), an original belt, a wallet, two different purses or braided bracelets. There is also the opcion of making a piece different from these which will be designed in the act...maybe something one always wanted to make....a handbag, a mobile phone case, a belt pouch ....if this is the case the teacher should be informed beforehand. Each piece will be unique as we will use technique such as stamping or embossing to decorate it. These techniques were introduced by the Moors hundreds of years ago and have a long tradition in Spanish Leathercraft. There will not be many of us in the worshop so we have the chance to get to know eachother without hurry. For those who dont speak Spanish I speak perfect English as I am originally from Ireland. Other things to note We will be using cutter knifes at one stage of the experience although for those who prefer the Handcraftsman will do the cutting.

4.76 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviews

Madrid Wine and Tapas Tour

Discover hidden spots in the very heart of Madrid! Each with something special to offer; whether it is a typical dish, a specific type of wine or its atmosphere. Get into the swing of things! Go to a bar, enjoy your wine and tapas, order something extra to eat if it catches your fancy and, once you've finished, move on to the next venue. It's as simple as that! You may be standing at some of the bars to have the real "madrileño" experience! By the end of the tour you will have discovered the key to wine and Spanish gastronomy (some only for the fearless ;) through the history of the origin of its dishes. Some are rooted several hundred years ago, as old as the streets we will stroll along. Get to know the Madrid of the 17th century by the glass! Other things to note: Children under 9 years old cannot take part of this experience. Total walking distance is about 1km. The longest walking distance between bars/restaurants is 400 meters. It will be the nicest walk learning about the history of Madrid ;) Join us! The tour takes place in both English and Spanish if necessary.

5 out of 5 average rating, 68 reviews

Play tennis with a pro in a secret place of Madrid

Are you looking to play tennis with a pro in a unique place in Madrid that not even locals know about? Do not hesitate 1 second to book our professional tennis coach. The pro is available for a coaching session or even a tennis match. Let us know in advance what you would like to work on and we will build up your tennis session accordingly to your needs. Our pros have a lot of experience in tennis (competition and coaching). Some of them used to trained with famous tennis players. We are used to work with players of all ages, levels and nationalities so no worries! We are here to assist you the best way possible.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 241 reviews

Horse Riding in Madrid Natural Park

The Natural Park Sierra del Guadarrama offers incredible and rugged landscapes of breathtaking beauty. We will ride a horses on the private land/Ranch belonging to my families for three generations in Madrid Moutains. Thanks to our riding trails across the Sierra, led by our expert guides, you will discover all those unspoilt settings and enjoy a time of adventure and fun. The trails were a mix of dirt roads, rocky pathways, and grassy, bushy uphills. The group are small and we have horses for all kinds of riders from novices to accomplished. If you don't see a date or time that works Send me a message and I'll check if it is possible You want make something longer with a picnic ?? Then Check this New Experience "Long Horse Riding Madrid Natural Park" https://www.airbnb.es/experiences/1254591 Other things to note Our horses live freedom in the countryside, we have no stables and there are no bathrooms for rider Please, note you should feel comfortable getting on or off a horse by yourself. Wear comfortable shoes. Maximum weight to do this experience: 95kg Minimum two riders

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