Chueca and Malasaña: Between the Movida and the Uncovering

If you want to get to know the most avant-garde Madrid, you have to take this route in which we will tour, in a quiet walk, two of the most emblematic neighborhoods of the capital: Chueca and Malasaña. Without a doubt, walking alongside some of its most symbolic places is the best way to understand where, how and why that cultural phenomenon of the 80s, known as La Movida Madrileña, emerged. The young people of that time faced an uncertain future, living frenetically in the present between transgression, the Destape and the Movida. Our meeting point will be the Plaza de la Luna, next to the door of the San Martin de Tours Church, from there we will walk through the streets towards the Malasaña neighborhood, still an icon of the Movida Madrileña and the urban tribes of the time. Even today we can find some venues that were the musical temples of the time, such as the Sala Maravilla, El Penta or El Tupperware. We will reach the heart of Malasaña, the Plaza del Dos de Mayo, but first we will show you some small Madrid wonders, such as the church of San Antonio de los Alemanes with its baroque architecture, the Lara Theater and, going up Calle del Pez, the Alfil Theater. Did you know that it was founded in 1948 as a matinee cinema? It was known as the Pez cinema. We will continue our journey towards the Plaza de Chueca. On our walk we will enjoy and learn about the buildings of interest that we will see, such as the Museum of History of Madrid, the San Ildefonso Market, the church of San Antón or the convent of Las Recambios. If Malasaña was the epicenter of the Movida, Chueca is the epicenter of the LGTB movement. This neighborhood has become one of the most visited areas of Madrid with enormous activity between shops, bars and cultural offerings. Its square is always full of neighbors and tourists who like to enjoy its terraces. Without a doubt Chueca is the trendy neighborhood. We will finish our route contemplating the House of the Seven Chimneys, which contains an old legend from the 16th century. Do you want us to tell you? Join us on this visit, we are sure to surprise you!

Only groups of up to 6 people are allowed in this activity. If you are 7 or more people, you will be asked to pay per person in advance to join the tour.