Unique things to do in Lavapiés, Madrid

Come with me on a private 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 cosy, gourmet restaurant where you'll get to taste different, mouth-watering, chef made tapas, local drinks and a really special and traditional liquor quite involved with the history of the city. 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!

We will meet in Plaza Isabel II, under the statue. This is a centrally located spot, where the Opera metro station stop is. We will start with a Spanish breakfast to have a bit of energy buzz! What better way than a special treat of traditional chocolate & churros? From there, no excuses to be tired now; we will explore the iconic Plaza Mayor and its area. Including a visit to the San Miguel market, one of the first gourmet markets of Spain. I will show you one of my favourite hidden gems, a convent from the XVI century where you can still today buy homemade cookies from the nuns! Then, we will head to the La Latina neighbourhood, an important area to understand better Madrid. We will stop at the local market, where after learning about the Spanish seasonal products, we will do a wine & cheese tasting! Did you know Spain is the second country for the production of wine in the World? Now, it's time to explore El Rastro flea-market area and the Lavapiés neighbourhood. We will walk along with it, including seeing some hidden gems no many people know about before ending in the Market of Anton Martin with a glass of cava and a tapa! We will then end in the heart of Barrio de las Letras. Other things to note: I will cater for food allergies & diet requirements (Vegetarians & Gluten-free won't have any problems). It's difficult to cater for vegans and lactose-free.

For 2.5 hours I will show you a special selection of masterpieces in the best gallery in the world, in detail I will explain the historical context of the painting, the meaning and the techniques used. We will see not only the most important masterpieces in the Prado, but also some of my favorite and less-known pieces. You will enjoy some of the great masters: Bosch, Patinir, Rubens, Tiziano, Tintoretto, Veronese, El Greco, Goya, Velázquez ...Just impressive! And some other special surprises for you. Tikets not included. Contact me for a different time schedule request, private groups or if you prefer to visit other museums like Reina Sofía or Thyssen-Bornemisza. This experience is perfect for business groups that want to find something different. It is also perfect for groups of friends. In the current situation of the COVID-19, the most important thing is your safety, so I will be very responsible and make the tour totally safe. Remember that you must wear the mask. Other things to note For private groups just contact me! Or contact me if you prefer to visit other museums like Reina Sofía or Thyssen-Bornemisza. If the days available do not fit into your travel calendar, we can specify another day or time. Visit 100% accessible. It is not possible to take pictures

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.

I offer you a real local mostly INDOORS tapas crawling journey. Over 2.5 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 (Manuel, Jesús, José y 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 Number 1 Airbnb experience in Madrid ANY DOUBT, please, contact us! Gratuities always graciously accepted :)) You can also try our BRUNCH TOUR https://abnb.me/HRmQoeUx4hb

We really want to strive to make you feel and experience the magical Spanish traditions and stories, so we will always be a maximum group of 6. We will not do the typical tour and we will be like a group of friends having fun. We will start our experience traveling towards our first stop in the mythical city of Toledo, Carpetana Romana, which dates back to 193 BC. Our immersion in Toledan culture will start with a walk through the viewpoints with the best panoramas in the city, walk through its magical streets, wander through its impressive architecture and climb to the greatest strength of the city; there we will take a break to enjoy a snack. We will continue our journey to the second destination that will be the city of Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; upon arrival we will take a break so that you can eat quietly and without rushing as we assure you that in our adventure the idea is that you can enjoy. After the meal we will get to know the Roman aqueduct, we will go up to its highest point and we will explore one of the most important medieval fortresses in Spain, the majestic Alcázar. Before starting our return we will walk along Calle Real , famous for its magnificent shops where we can buy a nice memory

¿Quieres una clase de cocina en Madrid? ¡Ven a la clase de cocina más dinámica y divertida en Madrid donde enfatizamos la importancia del aspecto social de cocinar, comer y beber! Nuestro chef y profesor profesional te guiará a través de las recetas más icónicas de España que te dejarán con la boca abierta. Serás recibido con una copa de cava y dirigido a su propia estación de cocina donde trabajarán en parejas y tendrán todos los ingredientes y equipos necesarios para hacer 4 tapas españolas tradicionales. ¡La parte de cocina de esta experiencia les llevará en un viaje por España, haremos una tapa típica de cada rincón del país! ¡La clase ha sido creada para que puedas participar activamente en un taller muy práctico! Aproveche el conocimiento de nuestro chef y haga todas las preguntas que desee, ya que su chef también es su anfitrión y tiene el propósito de que usted y todos los demás invitados se sientan como en casa y, por supuesto, ¡mantener sus copas de vino llenas! Una vez que haya creado sus recetas, usted y los demás invitados serán invitados a nuestro comedor privado donde todos los invitados se sentarán juntos en nuestra mesa y compartirán las tapas preparadas por ellos mismos, ¡pero también un plato principal y un postre elaborado por nuestros chefs! Convirtiendo esta experiencia en un menú de 6 platos que se acompañará con nuestro maridaje de 5 vinos sin fin!

Come with me on a private 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 cosy, gourmet restaurant where you'll get to taste different, mouth-watering, chef made tapas, local drinks and a really special and traditional liquor quite involved with the history of the city. 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!

This is a tour for those who love culture, history and people who want to have a fun and different day. You will really have an experience so we will always be as a group of friends with a maximum of 6 people, we are not in a hurry and we are letting you know since it will not be the usual tour. We will start our journey traveling to the ancient city of Toledo, our immersion in Toledan culture will begin at the top of the mountain taking in the best panoramic views of the entire city; we will be ready to walk through its magical streets, admire its impressive architecture and climb to the imposing Alcazar; there we will take a break so that you can eat quietly since we assure you that in our adventure the idea is that you can enjoy the pleasures of local food. If you don't fall in love with these cities imagine flying over it, after lunch we will go to the longest urban zip line in Europe to fly over the beautiful Tagus River that surrounds the entire city. Before we begin our return, we will not let you leave the land of Quixote de la Manche without us visiting a secret place where we will get to know the medieval castle and the windmills where his work was inspired.

This is the definitive route of SPECIALTY COFFEE in Madrid! I am tirelessly passionate about coffee and I have dedicated myself to visiting all the specialty coffee shops in Madrid, these are the best! A healthy breakfast with varieties of luxury coffees, prepared by professional baristas and a good conversation, does not sound like a good plan? The places we will visit are distinguished by offering top quality organic and manufactured products. So not only are you going to enjoy a delicious infusion and snack experience, but you will also be supporting small producers, those who work for a genuine vocation and love for quality flavors. What will you find? Exquisite flavors for all tastes, including vegans and celiacs, on this route EVERYONE IS WELCOME! We will visit 2 of the best specialty coffee shops in Madrid and in each one we will taste the "star offer". You can also switch to juice if you feel like it's a lot of caffeine. We will walk from one cafeteria to the other. You will know the secrets of the baristas and incredible stories of the places we will visit. You will also take a map with the rest of the specialty coffee shops in Madrid. You can BUY TO TAKE AWAY coffees and spices or original wines offered in each of the stores. There are two different routes: one in the La Latina neighborhood and another in the Malasaña neighborhood.

Visit 2 wineries of the Wines of Madrid Denomination of Origin and learn about their wines from their oenologists and winemakers. Taste at least 6 wines including red, white, and rosé, and learn about winemaking techniques that fuse tradition and innovation. Just 40 minutes from the center of Madrid, we will visit the Castilian countryside dotted with olive groves and vineyards interspersed with cereal fields and medieval towns such as Chinchón or Colmenar de Oreja that treasure a great historical heritage. The DO Vinos de Madrid has been producing great wines with national and international projection for more than 30 years. Wines with a personality of grapes such as Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Syrah or Malvar, easy to drink, complex after refining in oak barrels and reflecting the character of the land. Let yourself be guided and surprised by the least visited but most authentic corners of Madrid, those places where mass tourism does not reach and that immerse the traveler in an authentic oenological, sensory and panoramic experience that will be the most remembered after your visit to Madrid.

We will meet in Plaza Isabel II, under the statue. This is a centrally located spot, where the Opera metro station stop is. We will start with a Spanish breakfast to have a bit of energy buzz! What better way than a special treat of traditional chocolate & churros? From there, no excuses to be tired now; we will explore the iconic Plaza Mayor and its area. Including a visit to the San Miguel market, one of the first gourmet markets of Spain. I will show you one of my favourite hidden gems, a convent from the XVI century where you can still today buy homemade cookies from the nuns! Then, we will head to the La Latina neighbourhood, an important area to understand better Madrid. We will stop at the local market, where after learning about the Spanish seasonal products, we will do a wine & cheese tasting! Did you know Spain is the second country for the production of wine in the World? Now, it's time to explore El Rastro flea-market area and the Lavapiés neighbourhood. We will walk along with it, including seeing some hidden gems no many people know about before ending in the Market of Anton Martin with a glass of cava and a tapa! We will then end in the heart of Barrio de las Letras. Other things to note: I will cater for food allergies & diet requirements (Vegetarians & Gluten-free won't have any problems). It's difficult to cater for vegans and lactose-free.

For 2.5 hours I will show you a special selection of masterpieces in the best gallery in the world, in detail I will explain the historical context of the painting, the meaning and the techniques used. We will see not only the most important masterpieces in the Prado, but also some of my favorite and less-known pieces. You will enjoy some of the great masters: Bosch, Patinir, Rubens, Tiziano, Tintoretto, Veronese, El Greco, Goya, Velázquez ...Just impressive! And some other special surprises for you. Tikets not included. Contact me for a different time schedule request, private groups or if you prefer to visit other museums like Reina Sofía or Thyssen-Bornemisza. This experience is perfect for business groups that want to find something different. It is also perfect for groups of friends. In the current situation of the COVID-19, the most important thing is your safety, so I will be very responsible and make the tour totally safe. Remember that you must wear the mask. Other things to note For private groups just contact me! Or contact me if you prefer to visit other museums like Reina Sofía or Thyssen-Bornemisza. If the days available do not fit into your travel calendar, we can specify another day or time. Visit 100% accessible. It is not possible to take pictures

Our team at Essential Flamenco will welcome you inside. You will be offered a drink at the tablao bar, and later you will visit an +100 year old original brick cave. The first 20 minutes you will relax with your drink in the main room with the Flamenco music... Next, ten minutes before the show, you will be given a introduction about the history of Flamenco, from its roots and origins to how it developed throughout the years. Finally, to conclude the experience, you will enjoy the one-hour flamenco show that will take place inside the famous cave, without amplifiers or microphones. Our capacity for the event is limited, so you are going to enjoy a unique, warm and intimate evening . Every week we are visited by different artists who delight us with their talent and art, and the performances vary daily, so each exhibit is unique! . We have three schedules, the first at 6pm, the second at 7.30pm and the last at 9pm. Essential Flamenco is ranked number two on TripAdvisor, obtaining certificates of excellence for seven years. Under the artistic direction of "El Mistela", who won the National Flamenco Critic Award, and he does a performance every day at 7.30pm, you're guaranteed to enjoy the performances of artists of the highest quality. We are waiting for you to enjoy an unforgettable evening!!

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.

I offer you a real local mostly INDOORS tapas crawling journey. Over 2.5 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 (Manuel, Jesús, José y 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 Number 1 Airbnb experience in Madrid ANY DOUBT, please, contact us! Gratuities always graciously accepted :)) You can also try our BRUNCH TOUR https://abnb.me/HRmQoeUx4hb

We will do the experience in my studio, a very nice and cozy space located on Hortaleza street,, in the emblematic Chueca neighborhood in the center of Madrid near the San Anton market. Spanish tapas and together we will prepare an authentic sangria, of course there will also be wine, summer red wine, soft drinks, etc. Then we will start together to prepare the Spanish Tortillas, we will deepen in all the details that the Spanish Tortilla entails, dry tortilla? More juicy? with onion? or without onion? Step by step we will make our tortillas so that you discover all the secrets of the good Spanish Tortilla. Then we will eat them. While we enjoy our tortillas I will explain the origin of the paella and then we will begin to prepare it among all. I will be revealing in detail all the steps in detail so that you know the Great Secrets of La Paella because NOT ALL RICE IS "PAELLA" We will also make a historical tour of the Valencian Tradition since it is very important to really know what it is and where it comes from the paella? Finally we will enjoy our authentic Paella, we will have coffee and dessert and then who knows if it will be the best time to have a Siesta! hehehehe Are you ready for this complete trip for the most important Spanish food? Other things to note They have to come to Calle Hortaleza 90 and I will be waiting for them outside with much desire to meet them and have a wonderful experience TOGETHER !!!

Do you want to learn how to make the best Spanish Tapas from a professional chef? We will cook together: ham croquettes, Russian salads, black rice, potato omelet and more... The menu can vary in function of the available seasonal products or the chef's inspiration. Wanna try? In the end, we will taste our creations, talk about Madrid, places to visit and everything that comes up. Loleo is a perfect space to enjoy cooking, share experiences and even practice new languages. Previous cooking knowledge is not required, just bring your good energy and lots of appetite. We hope you join us! During the whole experience, we will serve beverages: white wine, Spanish tints, beers, and sodas... Other things to note The address is easy to find, however the doorway leading to the premises above the municipal market is ancient and narrow. The Pacifico Metro Station on Line 1 is just two minutes away.

We'll meet at Madrid's Plaza Mayor and stroll through the winding streets of the medieval center, visiting architectural gems and charming squares. As a specialist in Renaissance history, I'll tell you about Madrid's fascinating transition from a fortified medieval outpost to the regal capital of a global empire. We'll discuss kings, queens, writers, and local figures, giving you the context to appreciate Madrid's history and it's place in the world. I'll also share my perspective as a resident of modern Madrid - a vibrant city with a world-class scene for arts and gastronomy. Group size is limited so that everyone can comfortably chat and ask questions.

Madrid Picture Tour comienza en el corazón de Madrid, comenzaremos en Puerta del Sol, haremos unas fantásticas fotografías, luego caminaremos hasta Plaza Mayor, capturaremos los mejores ángulos de la plaza y por supuesto tú serás la estrella. Visitaremos en Mercado de San Miguel que con su peculiar estilo haremos fotos increíbles, luego iremos a uno de los sitios más bonitos de Madrid, El Palacio Real, La Catedral de la Almudena y Plaza de España, contaremos historias y sacaremos unas fotos espectaculares, te llevarás un hermoso recuerdo de tu visita en Madrid, seas o no de esta ciudad, haré que te sientas parte de ella