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Sketch at sunset from a 2,000 year old temple

Sip, snack and draw panoramic views of Madrid at Templo de Debod, an Egyptian landmark. Meet Katie Enjoy drinks and snacks, learn the spot's history. Practice sketching Receive materials, watch a demo, learn key techniques. Try your hand Explore different approaches and subjects with guidance. Wrap up Share sketches, receive illustrated postcards, and recap.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Shape and decorate a tapas dish with an artist

Mold clay into a work of art at a Madrid ceramics studio. Enter my studio Step into my Madrid workshop filled with handmade ceramics. Link clay to tapas See how ceramics shaped Spain’s tapas dining tradition. Grab some clay Hold clay in your hands and shape it with ancestral methods. Decorate your piece Engrave, paint, or glaze your dish with Spanish motifs. Wrap with tips Leave with my insider recos for Madrid's best tapas bars.

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Create and connect via textile in a Madrid atelier

Step into Evade House and explore fashion through textiles, styling, and storytelling. Meet and ground Sip coffee or tea, get acquainted, and set a creative tone. Consider the vision Absorb Evade House's ethos, brand story, and craft. Wander the space Encounter moodboards, materials, and visual inspirations. Touch the fibers Engage with evocative natural and experimental fabrics. Modularize styling Learn the art and theory of proportion play. Dive into garments Discover meaning in sculptural forms and poetic silhouettes. Reference films Discuss movie and photographic fashion inspirations. Share and shop Trade insights, receive a gift, and browse the showroom.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Insider access to art studios and galleries of Carabanchel

Get ready to dive into one of the most exciting parts of Madrid’s art world. We’ll visit an artist studio, gallery and cafe of Carabanchel and meet the artists who are making it an emerging cultural hub. • We’ll begin at ORA contemporary, where I’ll insights about this vibrant neighborhood. • We’ll enjoy art galleries and residencies where I’ll introduce you to featured artists who’ll share their journey and lead us on personal tours. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of their creative process. • Finally, we’ll make our way to a specialty coffee where you can engage in a tertulia—a lively group discussion—reflecting on experience. I’ll offer personalized tips to help you keep exploring the city’s art. You’ll come away from the experience with a firsthand connection to Madrid’s contemporary art world—and maybe a new favorite artist.

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Embroider a postcard in a local artist's studio

Stitch a minimalist carnation and learn its cultural significance. Peruse the gallery Encounter genre-bridging embroidered photos and collages. Follow the thread Stitch together embroidery, symbolism, and Spanish history. Watch and learn View a cross-stitch and carnation motif demonstration. Embroider a flower Stitch your unique carnation under expert tutelage. Admire your work Enjoy your creation and receive a real farewell carnation.

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Embroider a flamenco-inspired fan brooch

Create a vibrant fan brooch using embroidery techniques rooted in Spanish tradition. Welcome Workshop intro, materials & flamenco fan brooch sample. Preparing the Design Choose colors, transfer design & learn stitches. Embroidering the Fan Embroidery session: stitch, personalize & enjoy. Assembling Finish embroidery, attach pin & add final touches.

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Journey inwards with Psychedelic Breath® and sound

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and altered consciousness through breathwork. Learn the science Understand the neuroscience behind this ancient practice. Set an intention Bring your awareness to your center and set an intention. Breathe dynamically Take fast breathes while listening to electronic music. Relax with sound Integrate your emotions and energy through sound healing.

5 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Colonial Shadows - Black History walking tour of Madrid

Embark on a thought-provoking journey through Madrid’s historic landmarks to uncover its hidden Black history. Explore stories of colonization and slavery while discovering the Black heritage that shaped the city. • Starting at the Opera House, I’ll take you through some of Madrid’s most notable streets, revealing the colonial history hidden in plain sight. • You’ll learn about the roles monarchs and the Catholic Church played in the slave trade as we visit the Royal Palace and discuss the “Casa de los Negros,” as well as Almudena Cathedral’s ties to the era. We’ll also explore Plaza Mayor’s history of slave markets and executions and uncover Carlos III’s involvement in the trade at Puerta del Sol. • Discover the influence of Black art and literature on Madrid as we visit Plaza de Ramales, honoring Black Spanish painter Juan de Pareja, and stop at historic sites like the San Fernando Fine Arts Academy and Iglesia de San Ginés. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of Black contributions and resilience, the lasting impacts of colonization, and unique recommendations for further exploring Madrid.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Through Reina Sofía Museum towards the Spanish Civil War

Join me in Madrid’s extraordinary Reina Sofia Museum for an unforgettable exploration of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) through art, including a guided analysis of Picasso's Guernica. This isn’t just a museum visit—it’s a journey through the social and political forces that shaped Spain’s turbulent history. • Begin with the museum’s transformation and its role in preserving Spain’s modern art. • I’ll walk you through examples of how Spanish artists reflected the growing class divide and political instability in different works and talk about key moments in various political movements as well as the role of art in war-time propaganda. • Finally, we’ll spend time examining Picasso’s Guernica, exploring its symbolism and global impact as a protest to the war itself. • I’ll talk about the aftermath of the Civil War as well, including the repression and exile under Franco’s dictatorship. You'll walk away with a new understanding of how art is an important force in the shaping and remembrance of war.

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Sketch Madrid and aperitivo at Mercado de San Miguel

See Madrid in a whole new way—via sketching. In this workshop, I’ll guide you in capturing the energy, architecture, and flavors of Mercado de San Miguel, one of the city’s most vibrant locations, and send you off with a personalized artistic keepsake inspired by our exploration of Madrid’s bustling market scene. • Meet outside Mercado de San Miguel, where you’ll receive all the materials you’ll need to get started. I’ll show you my own sketchbook to provide inspiration. • Observe the market’s stunning ironwork, bustling stalls, and colorful displays, and choose compelling subjects to draw. I’ll demonstrate with a quick sketch, showing how to break down a scene into simple shapes and lines. • Move around the market to capture fresh angles, textures, and movement. Gain insights into Madrid’s food culture, history, and the market’s significance while refining your artistic skills. Our session wraps up with a drink and small 'tapa' as we share our sketches, and discuss the creative journey. You’ll leave with a deeper connection to the city’s culture, plus your sketches, a meaningful keepsake of your time in Madrid.

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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 4627 reviews

Traditional Flamenco Show in Historic Cave

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!!

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 1374 reviews

Free Tour Madrid Essential

The best way to get to know a city is with a FREE TOUR or walking and getting lost in its streets, but sometimes you can go through amazing places with cute anecdotes and not notice, that's why we created this route. **IMPORTANT** (2 people maximum per booking) If your group has more people, they can come but **contact me first** Welcome to the FREE TOUR, this means that it is FREE to join (what is paid to airbnb, it is for the reservation, not the cost of the tour), so you with your tip decide the value of the tour, and these are the ones that keep this activity alive, we also hope you have a good time with us and recommend us, with a strong applause and a good review, which are equally important! Let us take you and show you the city we know and the city we are sure to fall in love with you. We will tour the most important places in the city center, telling you the story, anecdotes, dark and fun stories and the best tips for the rest of your stay in Madrid. Puerta del Sol (the main square) and its monuments. Km 0 Calle Arenal Madrid's Oldest Churreria Teatro Real (Opera House) Plaza Oriente Royal Palace Almudena Cathedral (Main Cathedral) Los Austrias (the oldest neighborhood) Plaza de la straw World's oldest restaurant Plaza Mayor and many more...

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 681 reviews

Madrid Picture Tour

Whether you are visiting Madrid with family, friends or alone and want to get to know the city in a different way by taking wonderful souvenir photos, Madrid Picture Tour is for you. Our tour starts at Plaza de la Provincia, in the heart of Madrid, just a few steps from Plaza Mayor where our tour continues and where we will capture the best angles of the square and of course you will be the star. We will visit the Mercado de San Miguel, which with its peculiar style will take incredible photos. You will also know La Plaza De la Villa and then we will go to one of the most beautiful places in Madrid, El Palacio Real and La Catedral de la Almudena, we will tell stories and take some spectacular photos, you will take a beautiful memory of your visit in Madrid, whether or not of this city, I will make you feel part of it. Is this your first time in a photo experience? No worries , I will make you feel comfortable, I will help you and guide you at all times. If you are interested in any dates or times that we do not have published or an alternative route, please contact us, we will do our best to help you. **** you will receive on the same day ALL photos taken and we will edit 10 photos for you that you select within three days ****

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 762 reviews

Your Personal Photographer in Madrid

IG: @dorian. ph If you want to do the experience on a different route or time that does not appear on the calendar send me a message. Solo trip? Did you come with your family and want to capture unique moments? Would you like to discover the most beautiful and iconic places in Madrid in a friendly or private environment? - Then this is YOUR experience! Our meeting point will be Puerta del Sol, there we will begin our photographic tour. We will visit the Plaza Mayor, the San Miguel market, Plaza de la Villa, Castrense church, the Almudena cathedral, the royal palace and the Sabatini gardens. Not only will we take you to some of the best spots in the city to take spectacular photos, we'll also provide tips and recommendations for the rest of your stay. We'll help you pose and take lots of candid photos, to make sure you get the best results. We will edit a selection of 40 shots, but we will send you all the photos we take during the session on THE SAME DAY. If you have any ideas or special requests, do not hesitate to contact us!

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 2589 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.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 1046 reviews

Welcome to Madrid Walking Tour

Welcome to Madrid! One of Europe's most exciting yet misunderstood cities. What it perhaps lacks in famous tourist attractions, it more than makes up for in wild history, beautiful views and exciting local stories. If you take a couple of hours to get to know Madrid, it can easily become one of your favourite cities. This English language tour starts close to the Plaza Mayor and ends at the glorious Royal Palace. We're always a friendly group of travellers led by a historian. No microphones or wikipedia style facts but a fun and friendly adventure. We'll stroll down charming streets to see the sights of the oldest part of town to uncover the stories of Madrid and discover the soul of a city that stands in the middle of nowhere, miles from its neighbours. We'll explore the history that shaped the city, find out some local food and drink traditions, and even solve a couple of mysteries. I'll give you heaps of recommendations to ensure you can confidently eat, drink and live the city like a local whilst supporting the small businesses that keep Madrid such a vibrant, homely city. I strongly recommend taking this tour early in your trip to take full advantage of the recommendations I can give you :) For private groups, or if the time or date you'd like is unavailable, or you have any problems with booking, just drop me a message and we'll see what we can do!

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 1255 reviews

Secrets of Madrid

We will visit some well known sites and also hidden gems. Tours are only in language at a time. As a driving force and mirror and of the history, culture and art of Spain but also of Europe, along the tour the past will come to life. From the Muslim influence to the austere North European of the Hapsburg and the glamour of the Bourbons, the city is an enthralling mix of cultures. You will discover how a fort of the IX century became the capital of an Empire. In Madrid great stories arise in every corner. This is the city that governed more than half of America and large areas of the world, produced some of the best artists and writers of all time but also struggled with crime, a Napoleon invasion and a Civil War. Along the tour we will visit the city center and the old town through another perspective finding along the way beautiful buildings, hidden corners as meaningful details and misteries and stories that will help us understand the evolution and character of the capital. My goal is that at the end of the tour you will not only see some of the most beautiful and meaningful sites and also less well known great spots, but also understand their deep meaning and how modern Madrid is the result of a series of unexpected events, conquests, successes, catastrophes and contradictions that create a unique urbanism, heritage and culture with great impact in Western culture.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1441 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!

5 out of 5 average rating, 1000 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.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 524 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.

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