Guided route Alcalá street and leisure of the 19th and 20th centuries
General information
What you will experience
- You discover gathering cafés, chocolate houses, variety theatres, cuplés and zarzuelas
- Where the first amusement park and the first bullring stood
- La Fornarina and La Chelito, two famous cuplé singers, and the gossip of the day
The duration of the route will be about two and a half hours.
Deal overview
On this guided tour, you will discover what the way of life was like in Madrid in the 19th century: how they had fun, what their forms of leisure were, etc.
You will discover its famous cafés for gatherings, chocolate shops, variety theaters, comedies, cuplés, zarzuelas...
And if we move away from the Puerta de Alcalá, we will discover where the first amusement park and the first bullring were.
Also, you will be able to know who Fornarina and la Chelito were, two famous cupletistas, and how acclaimed they were at the time.
You will even find out what the gossip of the time was, and what the trendy soft drinks were!
It is a very entertaining route and the guide turns it into a walk with friends in which the curiosities will not cease to surprise you.
* Ask about our private tours if you are more than 4 people, since the cost is the same.
What does the activity include
- Guided tour of "C/ de Alcalá and leisure in the 19th century" supported by graphic documentation to discover Madrid in the 19th century and put a face to many of its protagonists.
- Guided tour in Spanish
- Graduate in Geography and History.
When your activity starts and finishes
We adapt to you. We suggest the following times:
- 11:00
- 18:00
How does it work?
- 1Pick date and seats Calendar with real-time availability. No requests, no waiting.
- 2Instant confirmation You’ll receive the voucher by email and in your Account Area. Contact the instructor to finalise the day details.
- 3All set! Present your booking code on the day and enjoy the adventure.
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- 3Enjoy the experience Show the voucher on the day of the activity and enjoy!
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Guided route Alcalá street and leisure of the 19th and 20th centuries
Calle Parque Eugenia de Montijo, 18 Madrid (City)
- Bad weather: new date or refund
- Instant voucher by email
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How does it work?
- You’ll receive an open-date voucher. Buy now and activate the date later (90 days to choose).
- Gift. Send a gift voucher by email or request a gift box for postal delivery.
- The physical box includes the open-date voucher and a free pair of sunglasses.
