Free Tour of La Latina and Lavapiés

Discover the most popular and traditional neighborhoods of Madrid on an essential visit.

Do you want to explore the most authentic and vibrant area of ​​the capital? Join our Free Tour of La Latina and Lavapiés and immerse yourself in the rich history of these iconic neighborhoods. This tour is ideal for those who want to get to know the most popular, folkloric and traditional Madrid, where the sacred and the profane end up dancing a chotis in every corner...

We will begin our tour in La Latina . After our meeting at the door of the impressive Basilica of San Francisco el Grande, we will go to the Plaza de la Cebada , where we will meet the figure who gives its name to this traditional neighborhood, Beatriz Galindo.

We will also discover the history of San Isidro Labrador , the patron saint of Madrid.

The tour continues to the Plaza de Cascorro and the Ribera de Curtidores , where we will talk about the famous Mercado del Rastro.

As we advance, we will enter Lavapiés , one of the oldest and most characterful neighborhoods in the city. Here, we will talk about the famous festivals and popular festivals that enliven its streets, showing the vitality and community spirit of the neighborhood.

After two hours of history and anecdote, we will end our tour in the Plaza de Lavapiés . This multicultural meeting point is the perfect place to culminate our tour, leaving you with a deep understanding and renewed appreciation for these two iconic neighborhoods of the capital.