
Mojitos, the El Rasto flea market, a Moorish church and probably another mojito.
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
You’ll join one of our local Madrid hosts to explore the barrio of La Latina, a neighborhood known for its diversity, an atmosphere of contrasts, and lively personality - which, in a city as vibrant as Madrid is saying something.
Amongst the narrow lanes and medieval streets - the area is actually built on an ancient Islamic fort - are more tapas bars and cantinas than anyone could ever hope for.
You’d be very wrong if you think you’d visit this area and not end up in a tapas bar, sipping an ice-cold mojito or caña (the local measure of beer) with some nibbles at some point.
But of course, there’s more to this character-packed district, and your host can’t wait to share with you the bustling El Rasto flea market (reason enough to time your visit on a Sunday), historic landmarks like San Pedro El Viejo Church, Madrid’s second oldest church which dates back to the 11th century, and the Mercado de la Cebada, a 138-year-old market which has turned from a farmers’ market to a mural splashed hip(ster) venue for clothing, art, and food.
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Lisa was warm, upbeat and easy to be with. It felt like we were touring the city with a friend of a friend, she tailored the experience for our enjoyment.
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Show moreWe had a great tour with Lisa. She was a knowledgeable and helpful guide. We all enjoyed seeing the city and spending time with her.
Show moreWe had scheduled a small group tour but at the last minute we decided we really wanted a private one-on-one experience to truly learn about Madrid. We are so glad we did and that Patricia was our guide. She had so much knowledge and was filled with fun facts that you only get with a true local. With a bubbly personality and lots of information, we learned so much. She also introduced us to the oldest cocktail bar in Madrid and the Lhardy (the first true restaurant in the world with menus, proper service, etc) and we were lucky enough to dine there the next evening. Her knowledge on the Spanish civil war was exceptional too. Definitely book this early on your trip while in Madrid. You will walk away with a list of places to come back to - ways to navigate the city and a better appreciation for beautiful city of Madrid.
Show moreLisa was an excellent guide and wonderful to work with. It was a great experience learning about Madrid and visiting the various neighborhoods and seeing places we would never find or know about ourselves.
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