FREE TOUR CHUECA
AND MALASAÑA
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Chueca and Malasaña Free Tour consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Chueca and Malasaña in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Chueca and Malasaña as a couple, with friends or in a group!
Free tours of Chueca and Malasaña are the perfect excuse to take some time to learn more about Spain’s cultural heritage.
The free tours Chueca and Malasaña are free tours organized by guides who show the most emblematic tourist sites of a town or city. These tours are usually done on foot.
While there are several options and types of free tours in Spain, most are usually tours that include approximately 10 to 12 people. and last between 1 and 3 hours depending on the planned itinerary.
In any case, always check the detailed information we provide to know all the details of your free tour: schedules, cancellation policy, meeting point and all the information you need to make the most of your experience without having to worry about anything.
What to see and do in Chueca and Malasaña?
Chueca and Malasaña, two emblematic neighborhoods of Madrid that have become true references of the movida madrileña. Chueca is known for its LGBT atmosphere, its streets full of colorful modernist buildings and its wide gastronomic and cultural offer. There we can find from alternative stores to bars with vintage ambience to innovative restaurants with dishes for all tastes.
On the other hand, Malasaña stands out for being the epicenter of Madrid’s countercultural movement of the 80s. Its cobblestone streets are full of small independent stores where you can find vintage fashion, rare books or old records.
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Dos de Mayo Square
The Plaza del Dos de Mayo is a historic square located in the Malasaña neighborhood in Madrid. This square was named in commemoration of the revolution that took place on May 2, 1808, when the people of Madrid rebelled against the French troops during the Spanish War of Independence. The square has a bohemian and alternative atmosphere with many bars and restaurants around, being one of the most popular places to go out at night among young locals and tourists.
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Museum of History of Madrid
The Museum of History of Madrid is a cultural jewel located in the heart of the historical center of the city. This museum has a wide variety of exhibits that allow visitors to take a fascinating journey through Madrid’s history and culture, from its origins to the present.
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San Ildefonso Market
The San Ildefonso Market is a gastronomic space located in the heart of the Malasaña neighborhood in Madrid. This market has three floors with a wide variety of stalls, bars and restaurants offering local and international products.
– House of the seven chimneys: La Casa de las siete Chimeneas is a historic building located on Calle Mayor, in the heart of Madrid. This impressive building owes its name to the seven chimneys that crown its roof, and it is a construction that dates back to the 16th century. Over the years, it has witnessed many important events in the history of Spain, such as the appointment of the Duke of Lerma as Prime Minister by King Philip III.
Itinerary
We will meet in the Plaza de la Luna, next to the door of the San Martin de Tours Churchto begin to enter in two of its most popular neighborhoods. They are sure to surprise you!
We will start our free tour by walking through the streets of Malasaña neighborhood as we spot the Lara and Alfil theaters the Lara and Alfil theaters, the church of San Antonio de los Alemanes and walk along
Pez street
. Did you know that in this street you can find
one of the most typical bars of Malasañeros
?
The walk will take us to the
Plaza del Dos de Mayo, the heart of the neighborhood.
. Here people of all kinds gather to enjoy the most authentic Malasaña. In fact, near here you can find some bars that played a crucial role in the so called Movida Madrileña of the 80s.Let’s get to know their history!
We will then go to the
Museum of History of Madrid
and, after admiring its baroque façade, we will stroll along Fuencarral street towards Chueca.. On the way we will see the exterior of the
San Ildefonso market
the church of San Antón and the convent of Las Recogidas.
And we arrived at Chueca and its famous square! We will pass in front of some of its best-known stores, many of them linked to the
LGTBI culture
. The neighborhood clearly stands out for its visibility of this group and its cosmopolitan spirit.
We will finish the free tour in the Plaza del Rey while we contemplate the
House of the Seven Chimneys
. Do you know what mysteries it conceals? We will also tell you about it!
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point of the Free Tour Chueca and Malasaña is at Plaza de la Luna, next to the door of the San Martin de Tours Church. It lasts approximately two hours.
