Malasaña and Chueca A Tour That Shouts Freedom
Description
The Madrid of uncovering : A journey through the alternative soul of Madrid. Immerse yourself in the most iconic history of Spain: The uncovering, the creative explosion of the Madrid Movement, and the vindication LGTBIQ + From enlightened riots to the explosion of La Movida and the LGTBIQ+ struggle, discover how Malasaña and Chueca became symbols of resistance and freedom. Revive: - Revolt and execution : Manuela Malasaña and the fight against Napoleonic oppression. The Madrid Movement: an explosion of creativity after decades of dictatorship. Pop culture, fanzines and forbidden music: the voice of a fearless generation. The awakening of Chueca: from slum to capital of Pride. Transvestites, drags and transformism : they broke the wardrobes at the stroke of a stage. ️ Pedro Zerolo and Pride: how pain was transformed into law and celebration.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Heart of Madrid leisure, surrounded by historic cinemas and emblematic buildings such as the Capitol.
One of the liveliest squares in Malasaña, full of terraces and youth life.
Emblematic for its history linked to the uprising of 1808 and today nerve center of the neighborhood.
Excellent commercial axis, mix of international brands and alternative urban design.
Historic temple open 24 hours, symbol of welcome and solidarity in the center.
Heart of Madrid's most diverse neighborhood, epicenter of LGTBIQ+ life and modernity.
Contemporary gastronomic market with gourmet stalls and terrace with views.
Square dedicated to the activist LGTBI, symbol of equality and diversity in Madrid.
Historic square next to Longoria Palace and the former Guards barracks of Corps.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(80)
Rodrigo is a genius! Good vibes and a lot of information! Very good tour through a very interesting area full of history that still moves us today!
Ricard accompanied us through the heart of Chueca and Malasaña on a very pleasant, educational visit filled with surprises. We really enjoyed it. A guide who spreads good vibes and manages to create a new and beautiful memory of the experience. Thank you!!
Excellent tour, and Cristian is very pleasant and knowledgeable about what he talks about
All the guides are fantastic, and today especially Cristian
Excellent experience to learn about the history and streets of Malasaña and Chueca. I loved the tour! Thank you, Christian, for the tour! I recommend it!
Excellent! The most fun guide tour I've ever seen!
Ricard has been an excellent guide! Friendly and super warm. I personally did not know the neighborhood, so all the information you have provided was excellent to understand its structure and history, I recommend the tour!
Ricard was so dynamic, fun, interesting and knowledgeable! I took the tour in Spanish, which I am learning, so didn’t catch every detail, but with his charisma and acting experience, I understood so much.
Very entertaining and interesting
We loved a fun 10 to Ricard has become short recommended 100%
