Malasaña and Chueca A Tour That Shouts Freedom

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Spanish
Operated by: Tours Madrid | TOURSTILLA

What is included

Included

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

Not included

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

Itinerary

Plaza del Callao

10 min

Heart of Madrid leisure, surrounded by historic cinemas and emblematic buildings such as the Capitol.
Plaza de San Ildefonso

10 min

One of the liveliest squares in Malasaña, full of terraces and youth life.
Plaza del Dos de Mayo

10 min

Emblematic for its history linked to the uprising of 1808 and today nerve center of the neighborhood.
Calle de Fuencarral

10 min

Excellent commercial axis, mix of international brands and alternative urban design.
Iglesia de San Anton

15 min

Historic temple open 24 hours, symbol of welcome and solidarity in the center.
Plaza de Chueca

15 min

Heart of Madrid's most diverse neighborhood, epicenter of LGTBIQ+ life and modernity.
Mercado De San Anton

10 min

Contemporary gastronomic market with gourmet stalls and terrace with views.
Plaza De Pedro Zerolo

15 min

Square dedicated to the activist LGTBI, symbol of equality and diversity in Madrid.
Plaza del Rey

20 min

Historic square next to Longoria Palace and the former Guards barracks of Corps.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.