Spain · Walking Tour

1-Hour Lavapiès Walking Tour of Historic Shopfronts in Madrid

1 Hour Round trip from Lavapiés Easy pace

Visit the magnificent Cine Dore in Spain

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Bar Antonio Sanchez, one of Lavapiès' well-known historic spots
02 Explore the Farmacia de Globo and its links to the early days of aviation
03 Marvel at the beautiful facade of Cine Dore
04 See an old fish shop and admire its traditional tiles

Enjoy a guided walking tour through the historic facades and old shops of Lavapiès. Along the way, discover stories behind bullfighting bars, aviation-linked chemists, beautiful cinemas, and other traditional establishments that give this Madrid neighbourhood its character. The tour includes stops at places such as Farmacia de Globo, Cine Dore, Gran Peluqueria, Baltica, and Bar Antonio Sanchez.

Along the way, discover stories behind bullfighting bars, aviation-linked chemists, beautiful cinemas, and other traditional establishments that give this Madrid neighbourhood its character.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

City Madrid

Languages Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore the Historic Facades of Lavapiès

See the famous facades of old Madrid. From bars that once hid soldiers and welcomed bullfighters to pharmacies with strong links to the early days of aviation, this tour is full of fascinating anecdotes. You will also stop at an old hairdresser that once received famous travellers through its doors, and it is still possible to see the old instruments inside.
Stop by an old fish shop, where you can marvel at the old tiles while learning about the background of the establishment.
Visit well-known spots in the neighbourhood such as the Farmacia de Globo, Cine Dore, Gran Peluqueria, Baltica, and Bar Antonio Sanchez.

The route