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title: Malasaña and Chueca A Tour That Shouts Freedom
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type: tour
city: Madrid
country: Spain
price: 3
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 98
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [es]
free_cancellation: "true"
schedule_checked: 2026-10-02
data_updated: 2026-10-03
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# Malasaña and Chueca A Tour That Shouts Freedom

**Guidekin's take:** Trace La Movida and LGTBIQ+ history through Malasaña and Chueca, using period photos, flyers and record covers to illustrate the stories. Local recommendations are included; visits stay outside, tips are extra and the booking is priced per group. 5 from 98 reviews at €3 per group/vehicle for 2h 30m.

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Callao Square (in front of the Knee)…
- Starts 11:00, 16:30, 17:00: 3 departures a day
- Food not included: Any food or drink
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €3 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 98 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Tours Madrid | TOURSTILLA
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Spanish
- Start times: 11:00, 16:30, 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02

## Reviews

5.0 from 98 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 98 of 98.

- 5 stars: 98 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Local guide
- Exclusive visual material (photos, flyers of the period, disc covers).
- Personalized attention before and after the tour
- Personalized recommendations: What to do, see and eat in Malasaña and Chueca

## Not included

- Tips at the end, to Value the Effort of the Guides
- Any food or drink
- Tickets (but you don't need them! We see everything on the outside).

## Itinerary

1. **Plaza del Callao** (10m) - Heart of Madrid leisure, surrounded by historic cinemas and emblematic buildings such as the Capitol.
2. **Plaza de San Ildefonso** (10m) - One of the liveliest squares in Malasaña, full of terraces and youth life.
3. **Plaza del Dos de Mayo** (10m) - Emblematic for its history linked to the uprising of 1808 and today nerve center of the neighborhood.
4. **Calle de Fuencarral** (10m) - Excellent commercial axis, mix of international brands and alternative urban design.
5. **Iglesia de San Anton** (15m) - Historic temple open 24 hours, symbol of welcome and solidarity in the center.
6. **Plaza de Chueca** (15m) - Heart of Madrid's most diverse neighborhood, epicenter of LGTBIQ+ life and modernity.
7. **Mercado De San Anton** (10m) - Contemporary gastronomic market with gourmet stalls and terrace with views.
8. **Plaza De Pedro Zerolo** (15m) - Square dedicated to the activist LGTBI, symbol of equality and diversity in Madrid.
9. **Plaza del Rey** (20m) - Historic square next to Longoria Palace and the former Guards barracks of Corps.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 11:00, 16:30, 17:00
- 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

Callao Square (in front of the Knee)
Reference #1 : Calle precios 25 (Store : Knee, right in front you will see us) 
Reference #2 : Metro Callao 
Reference #3 : Next to the Tourist Information Point
Look for the YELLOW AND ORANGE bicolor umbrella.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EitQbC4gZGVsIENhbGxhbywgQ2VudHJvLCAyODAxMyBNYWRyaWQsIFNwYWluIi4qLAoUChIJ65FkUXwoQg0RTHn3HpmRP6USFAoSCYE8CoCXKUINEWkijGHB3jbE

## 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €3 | €2 |
| 4 | €3 | €1 |
| 6 | €3 | €1 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date.

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