--- title: "Madrid : Barrio de las Letras, Cervantes and Plaza de Santa Ana" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-barrio-de-las-letras-cervantes-and-plaza-de-santa-ana/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 4 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 89 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [es] free_cancellation: "true" schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-barrio-de-las-letras-cervantes-and-plaza-de-santa-ana/ --- # Madrid : Barrio de las Letras, Cervantes and Plaza de Santa Ana **Guidekin's take:** Follow Madrid's literary connections through Plaza de Santa Ana, Calle de las Huertas and the House Museum of Lope de Vega. Guided commentary, printed materials and an illustrated map are included; all visits are outside and the booking is priced per group. 4.98 from 89 reviews at €4 per group/vehicle for 2h 30m. ## Overview Tour the most literary district of Madrid with a guide Expert venue: Plaza de Santa Ana, Calle de las Huertas with his verses etched on the floor, the Convent where Cervantes rests, the House Museum of Lope de Vega and the corners where Quevedo, Gongora and the geniuses of the Spanish Golden Age. In 21⁄2 hours you will discover the stories, rivalries and secrets that made the Barrio de the Letters the cultural epicentre of Europe in the 17th century. We are the No1 company on TripAdvisor Madrid among more than 1,200 tourism companies, with the Best of the Best Award for 8 consecutive years — only 1% of experiences in the world Get it. More than 20,000 reviews support more than 10 years touring Madrid with travelers from all over the world. Small groups, maximum 25 people per guide. When booking you receive our guide to Madrid by WhatsApp. At the end, your guide recommends where to eat and what not to miss in the neighborhood. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Puerta del Sol, - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Max 25 people: shared group - Starts 11:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Food or drinks - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €4 per group/vehicle - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 89 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Trip Tours Madrid - Group: Shared, up to 25 travellers - Guide languages: Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 11:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.98 from 89 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 89 of 89. - 5 stars: 87 (98%) - 4 stars: 2 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Personalized guide to Madrid by WhatsApp (when booking) - Local professional guide, expert in literature and history of Madrid - Exclusive printed matter and illustrated map - Restaurant recommendations and plans at completion ## Not included - Tip to guide (delivered at completion to satisfaction) - Entrance fees to monuments (completely outside tour) - Food or drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Puerta del Sol** (15m) - Start point of the tour. Brief introduction to the Spanish Golden Age: who were its protagonists, why the Barrio de las Letras became the literary center of Europe and what we will discover in the next 21⁄2 hours. 2. **You will discover one of the most striking and original traps in Madrid, an o...** (15m) - You will discover one of the most striking and original traps in Madrid, an optical illusion painted on the facade of a building that has been surprising travelers for decades. We'll tell you the story he's hiding and the artist who created it. 3. **One of the narrowest and most mysterious streets in the neighborhood, scene o...** (15m) - One of the narrowest and most mysterious streets in the neighborhood, scene of the Valley-Inclán Esperpentos in Bohemian Lights. Here time literally stops between 18th century cobblestones and facades. 4. **Plaza De Santa Ana** (15m) - The heart of the Barrio de las Letras and the most bohemian square in Madrid. You’ll discover the statue of Federico García Lorca, the history of the Spanish Theatre — the oldest theatre in Europe in operation — and the former Golden Age Comedy Corral where Lope de Vega... 5. **Iglesia de San Sebastian** (15m) - The most literary church in Madrid, declared a National Artistic Historical Monument. Here were baptized, married or buried some of the most important writers of the Golden Age. We will tell you who and why this building is inseparable from Spanish literary history. 6. **Calle de las Huertas** (20m) - The most famous street in the neighborhood, with verses of the great writers of the Golden Age etched on the floor. We will read Cervantes, Quevedo, Lope de Vega and Góngora literally under our feet as we tell you their lives, their geniuses and their most epic rivalries. 7. **Convento de las Trinitarias Descalzas de San Ildefonso** (10m; admission included) - The place where Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Quixote, rests forever. We will tell you the story of the discovery of his remains in 2015, why it took more than 400 years to find his tomb and the connection between Cervantes and this convent that has kept its secret for... 8. **The street dedicated to the most scathing and brilliant poet of the Golden Age** (10m) - Here we will tell you the most legendary rivalry in Spanish literature: Francisco de Quevedo versus Luis de Góngora — two geniuses who hated each other and copied each other equally. Insults, satires and poetry in equal parts. 9. **Casa Museo Lope de Vega** (15m) - We close the tour in front of the house where Félix Lope de Vega lived, the most prolific writer in universal history with more than 1,800 plays. You will discover his life, his love scandals, his rivalry with Cervantes and why he was called the Phoenix of the Ingenious. ## Schedule - Runs: Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 11:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Puerta del Sol, next to the statue of the Bear and the Madroño, north side in front of the Apple Store. Look for our COMPLETELY YELLOW UMBRELLA — we’ll recognize you instantly even if the square is full. Trouble? Write us on WhatsApp and we will help you in the moment. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ53xFoYAoQg0R10_q4uDboT4 Ends: We close our tour at the Lope de Vega House Museum. ## Good to know - 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 - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €4 | €2 | | 4 | €4 | €1 | | 6 | €4 | €1 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## More in Madrid - All Madrid tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-barrio-de-las-letras-cervantes-and-plaza-de-santa-ana/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md