Street Art Guided Tour in Madrid
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Street Art Guided Tour in Madrid
By Cool Tour Spain
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 6-65, max of 13 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Local guide
- Visit to Muros La Tabacalera
- Multilingual guide: English/ French/ Spanish
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Start:
- Teatro Valle-Inclán, Pl. de Ana Diosdado, s/n, Centro, 28012 Madrid, SpainThe guide will be waiting for you by the entrance of the Theatre. Nearest metro station is Lavapiés.
End:- Plaza de Cascorro, Pl. de Cascorro, Centro, Madrid, SpainNearest metro La Latina, or Tirso Molina
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 35071P1- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- La Tabacalera has restrictive timing during week days
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 35071P1
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- Pl. de Ana Diosdado, s/n, Centro, 28012 Madrid, SpainThe guide will be waiting for you by the entrance of the Theatre. Nearest metro station is Lavapiés.
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- Pl. de Cascorro, Centro, Madrid, SpainNearest metro La Latina, or Tirso Molina
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- carlosmR5658AG0 contributionsNice one!Very nice and original tour bike to discover new hidden places related with underground culture. Electric bikes are available to rent, and the guide was very nice. A must see for graffiti lovers.Written September 24, 2019
- irina_pskov0 contributionsReally cool tourThe tour guide - a girl from Sourth America is a great story-teller. She knows a lot of artists herself and histories behind the pictures. It was interactive as well - we were welcome to ask questions. Between the walks we have drawn our own graffiti. I can recommend it further if you are interested in the topic. It boosts your own creativity in a way.Written August 5, 2019
- Richard2540 contributionsHighlight of our visit to Madrid!A fascinating and insightful couple of hours with Javier in a group of four. Much more than a recitation of facts and an exhibition of images. Javier is the best sort of guide - a deeply informed enthusiast with a passion for his subject and a mission to pass on his knowledge. We very much enjoyed our tour and appreciated Javier’s good company. Lots of welcome recommendations too for local places to eat and drink. Special thanks for introducing us to the wonderful La Malanga, in Mercado Cebada where Antonio and his fellow chefs served us a stunningly good lunch after the tour.Written May 16, 2019
- 689iana0 contributionsMust doCompleted the tour with my kids. Javier was superb - a great approach to teaching. Especially for the kids. Knowledge was brilliant. I highly recommend doing this tour.Written April 15, 2019
- Ronny S0 contributionsJavier is the best!He knows so much about the town, the history and the colture. He knows all the cool, unique places to go in your vacation, and makes all sounds interesting!Written November 30, 2018
- stefaniajeggli0 contributionsMadrid Street ArtGreat Tour, just a MUST in Madrid... a young Enterprise with a good guide, thanks Javier! Lots of Informations with lokal stories: a new was to get to know Madrid and its way of life!Written October 24, 2018
- Scenic5456620 contributionsMust seeIt was great, different, with the best quide Javier! Who didnt done this before, must do! So many interesting stories, and sometging you wouldnt see for yourself in Madrid👍👍👍👍👍Written October 14, 2018
- Activimo0 contributionsHighly recommended to see the diverse and colorful MadridThe streetart tour is a great enrichment for every Madrid visitor who is interested in experiencing the full range of this amazing city. We got a fantastic tour by Santi, who is a brilliant guide. Being Spaniard who travelled the world, he switches the tour language easily from English to Spanish and back - according to the visitor’s needs. He gave us a great overview of different types of streetart, influences and the stories behind. And while he takes you around the different areas, you can feel the passion he transmits by sharing his experience. He even knows lot’s of these street artists in person. Therefore, we have been lucky by meeting one and seeing their facilities. For myself it was really great to see the beauty of professional streetart, which has not much to do with the vandalism of unauthorized sprayers. We have been already a couple of times in Madrid (myself: even living here for 6 months) and we were surprised by this facet Madrid has to offer. This is btw also what locals say, who were in our group. A bit inconvenient is the booking system. We didn’t receive a confirmation E-Mail through the online booking, which was probably due to the fact that we book the tour just 5 hours in advance. BUT the host is super flexible and you can call them at any time. They solved the problem in a couple of minutes and made our tour possible. Overall, the tour is a great experience and extends the range of different facets of Madrid! Don’t miss it out!Written May 27, 2018
- Reut B0 contributionsGreat!!As a tour guide in madrid i was looking for someone who will show me a different place in madrid. Javi took us to see the spacial part of the city, he was fascinated and professional and by the time nice and petient. One of the best moment in madrid for me after 2 years of working in madrid. Thank you very much for a great morning. Hope to see you again in different tours.Written March 9, 2018
- Steve R0 contributionsGreat expérience !Wonderfull morning with Javier Great guy, really friendly and really passionnate about his subject and vis project A really interesting tour where he show us his own insights of Madrid I really enjoyed this walk and this talk ! Thank you so much !!!Written March 3, 2018
- kathrine84norway0 contributionsThis tour was big highlight for me in Madrid100% recommend this guiding tour with Javier- a super nice and genuin guy and its easy to see he is passion about streetart 😀He is showing you fantastic streetart! Next time I will take the bikingtour 😀Written October 23, 2017
- jrscoupe0 contributionsStreet art tourA good tour of areas of Madrid that I probably won’t have seen otherwise. Javier knew the local artists which was great but could be a little less teacher-ish.Written October 20, 2017
- Gila S0 contributionsgreat tour!made by a great guy who writes and paints himself, born and raised in madrid, knows alot of the writers and the history of the neighbourhood.Written October 9, 2017
- Yasmine G0 contributionsAwesome street art tourMy friend and I had a great time on this tour. Javier was rally knowledgeable and made the trip super enjoyable!!! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone of any age!Written October 5, 2017
- dan54870 contributionsVery cool tour with a great guide!I was here with a group of 14 in September 2017. Javier is a terrific guide. Very friendly and full of knowledge. What made this really special was that Javier really showed us the 'underground' art scene, let us interact with locals and even try our hand in a workshop. Not what you would get booking with a commercial tour group. I highly recommend this both for quality of the content and the guide. Thanks, Javier!Written October 5, 2017
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Stephen L
Cincinnati31 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
My wife and had a very WOW street art experience with our fabulous guide Santiago on a drizzly day in Madrid. The rain could not dampen Santiago's amazing enthusiasm and charm. We had a fantastic 2 hours exploring the Lavapies district which is filled with scores of street art of all types. Santiago knows many of the artists personally which enabled him to share relevant insights into the meaning of the art. We have toured street art in many cities (London, Lisbon, Miami and Cape Town) and the Madrid scene is as good as any. We ended the day at the Mercado de San Fernando where the Pyramid Collective had a pop up store where we met a street artist and were able to purchase some art. All in all, a fantastic experience and we would highly recommend Cool Tours Spain and Santiago!!
Written November 8, 2023
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Hi Stephen! Thanks for your review on behalf of Santiago, and the rest of the team. You were actually very lucky to meet Puppet Mindz crew at the Mercado. The event just took place during the weekend you were visiting Madrid.
We're really honoured to read such charming words. You made our day!
Written November 9, 2023
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Fiona L
Edinburgh, UK6 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Both of us adults & 3 children - teenagers and younger loved this tour. Guided by the very knowledgeable film-maker Marios we learnt lots about different styles, the narrative behind the works and about the artists themselves. It greatly aided our appreciation of each creation. Finished by meeting one of the street artists at the end. Highly recommend.
Written December 22, 2023
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Hola Fiona, how are you doing? Just to inform you that Mario left the company to continue his filming career. We thank his time, and looking forward showing you Madrid again soon.
Written February 19, 2024
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blissgirl
Vancouver63 contributions
We have been on several street art tours and this one was by far the best of any of them. Hector was an amazing guide. He is a street artist himself, was born and raised in the neighborhood and had great insights into the culture and art. We highly recommend the tour and in particular Hector as guide.
Written April 25, 2023
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Hi there! It means a lot that our guests take their time to write a comment about our street art tour in Madrid. On behalf of Hector, and the rest of Cooltourspain's team, thanks a lot for your review!
Written April 26, 2023
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Jayelle08
Bexleyheath, UK112 contributions
A brilliant street art tour! Hector, our guide was so sincere and kind. He really went above and beyond with sharing his art and the street art way of life with us. Very open and encouraging. We got such a great insight and saw some cool art. We spent the rest of our trip recognising the art too. Would wholeheartedly recommend this walking tour - thank you Hector! :-)
Written May 1, 2023
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Hi there! On behalf of Hector, and the rest of the team, thanks for your review about our street art tour in Madrid. We hope that you now have a different way to look at the streets.
Written May 2, 2023
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Fergal K
4 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
Thank you to the guides for the street art tour of Lavapiés on Thursday. Excellent way to explore this neighbourhood. Guides were fantastic in sharing their knowledge of the artists, their concepts and some local creative initiatives. Next time I’m back in Madrid I will definitely do another one of their tours. Highly recommend.
Written February 18, 2024
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Thanks Fergal for your opinion about the sustainable, socially responsible and street art tour in Madrid. On behalf of Mónica, and the rest of the team, we look forward meeting you in the near future.
Written February 19, 2024
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Marlon C
Zurich, Switzerland710 contributions
Great tour with a local street artist, who grew up in the Lavapies neighborhood and still has strong ties to the community. He knows his way around in „his“ barrio and shares a lot of insider information about his art work as well as of other artists he knows personally. Get ready for a wall full of cool pieces and great fun in Lavapies.
Written March 20, 2024
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Nice reading your review. Hope you liked the tour. Cheers,
Written May 7, 2024
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dickthecat
12 contributions
Sep 2022
My husband and a friend of ours booked Javier for a street art guided tour. Javier was just amazing. So outgoing, in sync with the street art scene in Madrid, which btw, is pretty mind blowing. I very much had hoped to view the street art in a place called La Tabacalera, but it was not yet opened, but Javier was able to allow us to get in, and all I can say is WOW.
Javier is very passionate about the art scene, and the art community in Madrid. He speaks great English, has so much knowledge. We just had the best time.
Javier is very passionate about the art scene, and the art community in Madrid. He speaks great English, has so much knowledge. We just had the best time.
Written November 14, 2022
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Thanks for your review! Hope you liked the tour!
Written November 15, 2022
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Anastasia I
11 contributions
Our guide Santiago was great. Very knowledgeable and passionate about street art. He turned the tour into a little adventure for us. Culminating in a little attempt at our own graffiti. It was great to be able to discover parts of Madrid we wouldn’t have otherwise explored. Thank you, Santiago and team!
Written September 30, 2023
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Hola Anastasia! Really appreciate your words. Santiago is one of our best professionals and we're very lucky to count with him in our team! Looking forward to seeing you again in Madrid...
Written November 9, 2023
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Johan W
Stockholm, Sweden27 contributions
The tour took us through areas of Madrid which aren't the typical tourist ones, and we got to know a lot about them!
-We got to see really cool places which we would have definitely walked right by without noticing, if we were just out for a stroll by ourselves...
If you're in to street art and/or just want to see something different in Madrid, I can really recommend this tour!
-We got to see really cool places which we would have definitely walked right by without noticing, if we were just out for a stroll by ourselves...
If you're in to street art and/or just want to see something different in Madrid, I can really recommend this tour!
Written May 7, 2019
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Thanks for your support and recommendation! We hope to see you once again in the near future. There are many alternative parts in Madrid to be discovered, full of graffiti and street art.
Written May 10, 2019
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ScottRG
Denver, Colorado26 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
The tour made for a nice way to get out of the heavily-touristed city center and all of the traditional museums and experience a local neighborhood and current art that's being done by local citizens. Javier took us around to some really interesting pieces and provided a lot of background on the pieces, the artist, and the social context around them. He was really engaging and helped me to see a different side of Madrid.
Written February 13, 2019
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Hi Scott! We hope you got a new perspective of what does Madrid city has to offer to its visitors. Lavapies neighborhood is one of the most multicultural districts in town. Did you like the graffiti in Madrid? Thanks for your time to review our street art tour.
Written February 16, 2019
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I’m one traveler, reservation starts at 2. How can I reserve for one?
Written August 31, 2022
Is this tour suitable for a 6 year old (accompanied by 2 adults)?
Written July 14, 2019
It all depends on the little one; if he/she is used to walking it shouldn't be any problems.
The pace is quite slow and it wasn't too far in all; a guess is that we walked around 3 km (~2 miles) in around 2 hours...
Written July 27, 2019
We would like to tour on a Monday in February. What time of the day does the tour begin?
Written January 28, 2019
Wow I’m super slow to TripAdvisor sorry...
I can’t remember exactly the time but it was mid morning I think.
Written January 14, 2020
Hola, me estoy planteando realizar la visita para coger ideas y eso. Cuando leo lo de "centro cultural autogestionado" se me viene a la cabeza una pregunta ¿se trata de un edificio gestionado por okupas o tienen permiso de los dueños del edificio para realizar sus actividades?
Written June 9, 2018
Hay permiso de los dueños, que es el Ministerio, es un espacio cedido (no ocupado). Los que no tienen permiso son los que organizan el tour para entrar con un grupo a Tabacalera. Se aprovechan de que la entrada es libre, pero NO están autorizados a llevar grupos de turistas que además están pagando por ello!!! Entra a Tabacalera cualquier fin de semana y coge las ideas que quieras.
Written June 21, 2018
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