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Sunday walk through El Rastro and La Latina, with Caramelos Paco candy

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Patricia
Registered on December 13, 2019

I am a Journalist, a Teacher of Spanish Language and Literature and a Tourism Guide. I love History and, more specially, stories and anecdotes which make any account to become funny and unforgettable. And that's what I want our tour to be: a memorable experience for all. I'm also friendly and talkative, always willing to solve the questions of my guests. I'm also a foddie and I know good places to eat Spanish food.

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Tour description

It's Sunday and we're going to the Rastro !!!!
The main activity that can be done, in Madrid , on a Sunday morning. An open-air market that has been held since 1740 and has more than 3,500 stalls selling all kinds of items. And, when we finish, I will show you the area where it takes place: La Latina.
Do you want to know why it is called that? Well, sign up for my tour and get to know the history of Madrid.
You will know where the Arab cemetery was , we will see the most beautiful view of the Church of San Francisco el Grande , which has the third largest dome in the Catholic world; We will see the most charming and unknown hanging garden in the city, that of the Prince of Anglona ; I will also show you one of the two oldest churches in Madrid, that of Pedro el Viejo , which dates back to 1202 and which has the largest number of confreres in Spain. In addition, you will see remains of the Christian wall , from the 12th century. We will walk through the Cava Baja , just 300 square meters that house more than 50 bars . I will show you the most curious trompe l'oeil in the city , in the Plaza de Carros. In addition, you will see the place where San Isidro was born , in 1082, and the house where he lived and died, in 1172, which today is the Museum of Origins. And, finally, a typical sweet from Caramelos Paco , the oldest candy store in the city, not in vain it has been delighting locals and foreigners since 1934.

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  • Meeting point:
    Ópera, 28013 Madrid, Spain
    Ópera, 28013 Madrid, Spain
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    I will be at the Ópera metro exit, in Plaza de Isabel II, next to the metro elevator.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Megan 30 May 2022

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Travelled alone - May 2022
Patricia was a very passionate and knowledgeable guide. This tour covered parts of Madrid I would not have otherwise seen and the restaurant recommendation at the end really did have the best croquettes I’ve ever had.
Loli 20 Feb 2022
Yecla

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Travelled in couple - Feb 2022
Mucho más que recomendable! Conocer Madrid de la mano de Patricia es un privilegio. Aprovechamos cada minuto del recorrido para ver y conocer al máximo esta parte de la ciudad. Patricia te contagia su entusiasmo y curiosidad y hace la ruta de que la ruta sea muy dinámica, interesante y divertida. Repetiría sin dudarlo. ¡Gracias por todo Patricia!
IDOYA 17 Oct 2021
Abadiño

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Travelled in group - Oct 2021
La experiencia con Patricia fue inmejorable. Un tour ágil, entretenido y con muchísima información tanto histórica como pequeños pasadizos y curiosidades. Explicaciones claras y muy profesionales. Muy recomendable si buscas un tour más personal, diferente a los free tour de grandes grupos.
Sílvia 09 Aug 2021
Valencia

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Travelled in group - Aug 2021
Madrid es impresionante, pero con Patricia te enamora!! Hemos hecho un tour espectacular por su recorrido y la compañía y explicaciones de Patricia. El Tour es bastante bueno y está increíblemente preparado. Es una comunicadora impecable, muy entusiasta y con muchísimos conocimientos de la ciudad. Además, es encantadora y muy simpática, abierta a cualquier duda o sugerencia. Fue súper amable y detallista con nosotros. Más que recomendable recorrer la ciudad con ella! Nosotros ya tenemos guía en Madrid! Un beso Patricia!!! Nos vemos pronto
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