Architour by Lavapiés y Rastro
Architour by Lavapiés y Rastro
We propose you to learn more about the Lavapiés district from the urban, historical and architectural point of view. We recommend that you save some time before the aperitif by the Rastro to walk together and learn about the history of theaters, cinemas, cafés, museums or their corralas, typical buildings of houses in the authentic heart of Madrid that Traveler has declared as the coolest neighborhood of the world. Small hidden gems like the municipal printing house, rationalist industrial building of 1930 or the last in the area to have a drink like Sala Equís, the last X cinema in Madrid.
From here to Cascorro and the history of how the Rastro began, combining the most authentic with the latest in vintage furniture. From there we will go to the Tabacalera where you can see the best of urban art on its facades, passing by Doctor Fourquet with its art galleries until the expansion of the Reina Sofía Museum, ending at the San Fernando Market where you can have an aperitif with a vermouth and some tapas
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A curated journey through the experience
Imprenta Municipal
Hidden jewel of the rationalist architecture of Madrid in 1930
15 minutesTeatro Figaro
We will see the first theater built in Spain with the criteria of the modern movement
5 minutesEl Rastro
We visit this street market if you do the tour on Sunday and your vintage furniture stores open the rest of the week.
15 minutesEl Pavon Teatro Kamikaze
We will stop to see the facade of this theater with its art-deco clock and if you want, we will have a coffee in your cafe in the middle of our architour.
5 minutesLa Tabacalera de Lavapies
We will visit this abandoned industrial building that now houses exhibitions and an area self-managed by the neighbors. On its walls we will see some of the works of the best urban artists. Closed for works from July 25
15 minutesMuseo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
We will visit the extension of this museum designed by Jean Nouvel, we will stop at its restaurant, the library and the covered patio and we will tell you about the different proposals of the contest held in 1999.
10 minutesPlaza Lavapies
The square that gives its name to the neighborhood is the center of the neighborhood where you will see the mix of people of different races and cultures coexist in this neighborhood with neighbors of all life and new neighbors who are changing the neighborhood for a few years.
5 minutesMercado San Fernando
Neighborhood market where we will take some tapas and drink something while I give you suggestions for your stay in Madrid and discuss what we have seen. (the drinks are not included)
15 minutesIncluded
- Access to all buildings is included in the price
- Entry/Admission - Imprenta Municipal
Not Included
- Drinks in markets, bars and restaurants where we will stop
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- It is mandatory to wear masks indoors and keep a safety distance
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 16 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.