STROLLS IN OLD MADRID - Come with us and relish...

A common saying states that the best way to get to know a city is to get lost in its streets. We invite our clients to make the best of this: take a pleasant, unhurried walk through the streets of Old Madrid. There are many options and several walking routes. For instance, Christian Madrid, Medieval, Habsburg and Bourbon Madrid, the Architectonic marvels, Parks and Gardens, Monuments, National Heritage, Arts and Letters, etc. We strongly encourage you to “loose yourself in Madrid” and be prepared to delight your senses. Come with us and relish the wonders and stories of Old Madrid.

We invites you to wander through the BARRIO DE LA LATINA. We can start at the Plaza de los Carros which was the old carriage stop of all agricultural products on their way to the Mercado de la Cebada (Barley Market). We can admire the architecture of the palaces of the Duque del Infantado and the Marqués de Villafranca in the nearby Calle don Pedro. La Capilla de San Andrés (Saint Andrew Chapel), finished in 1669, constitutes an interesting sample of iron arquitecture with baroque elements.

We will take a short walk uphill on the Costanilla de San Andrés until we reach the medieval Plaza de la Paja (Straw Square) which in the old days hosted each Thursday the local Flea Market. At this juncture we will also contemplate the Palacio de Los Vargas (15th Century) and the Capilla del Obispo (Bishop Chapel), an arquitectonic jewel of the late gothic period completed in 1535 which keeps the urns of the Saints of Madrid. While we wander through this historical district, we will share its varied stories and anecdotes like, for example, the rock thrown at the head of King Enrique I by some young men which cost him his life. Also learn the details of how Emperor Charles V snubbed the aristocratic Vargas family.

On the far northeast side we will discover the Garden of the Príncipe Anglona (wonderful and stately garden from the 18th Century).  As we enter, we can admire the Iglesia de San Pedro el Viejo (Church of San Pedro, the Elder) built in 1354 which displays the only mudejar style tower located in Madrid. We will walk up the narrow Calle del Nuncio (Papal Nuncio Street) where we will encounter the old Palacio de la Nunciatura (16th and 17th Centuries). Thereafter, we will walk down the steps of the Costanilla del Nuncio (Nuncio Narrow Street) which will enchant us with its inspiring Renaissance atmosphere until we reach the Calle Segovia (Segovia Street). In the near vicinity, there awaits the peaceful Plaza del Alamillo (Small Elm Square), which was the old Arab entrance to the city. Three white poplar trees and an old elm still manage to give shade to the entranced visitors of Old Madrid. As we continue our stroll through the Calle del Toro (Bull Street), we will encounter the Calle de Alfonso the 6th (Alfonso 6th Street) which was the gate of entrance to the city used by this monarch, between 1080 - 1090. 

The moment has arrived to “get lost” in the “non tourist” venues. For example, las calles de las Aguas (Water Street), Mediodía Grande (Big Noon) and Mediodía Chico (Small Noon). Here, we will be able to stop at any corner, catch a glimpse of the endearing old taverns, admire the neighbourhood houses and the lovely street signs and, of course, continue to enjoy the stories of the fascinating district of La Latina.

REMARK : The published price is per Tour for 1 to 14 Travellers.  Please consult us our rates for a different number of Travellers !