El Rastro Quarter Walking Tour

Enjoy a Unique Experience

Discover the famous Rastro neighborhood of Madrid. An expert will explain how the Rastro began and how the first slaughterhouses in Madrid and tanneries were. We will learn about the history of Madrid’s “corralas”, analyzing their architecture and learning more about how the people of Madrid lived in the past. We will visit the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions where we will learn about the crafts and the industrial past of Madrid. A visit that will surprise you and will help you to have a deeper knowledge of Madrid.

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This experience could be included on the following programs

If you would like to include it on another program, don’t hesitate to reach out and discuss your program needs with us via the contact form.

Best of Madrid and Andalusia (Extended)

Immerse yourself in Spanish culture and language at its fullest in a journey leading you to discover the best of Andalusia and Madrid. Live an eye-opening experience while meeting local students of your age and local families, and learn about local traditions and customs. Explore each city differently, by bike, kayak, and through dancing. Travel in time and admire impressive historical sites connected to the three cultures present in Spain: Christian, Jewish, and Muslim. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

10  days

$1875 USD

double occupancy

Best of Madrid and Andalusia (Extended)

Immerse yourself in Spanish culture and language at its fullest in a journey leading you to discover the best of Andalusia and Madrid. Live an eye-opening experience while meeting local students of your age and local families, and learn about local traditions and customs. Explore each city differently, by bike, kayak, and through dancing. Travel in time and admire impressive historical sites connected to the three cultures present in Spain: Christian, Jewish, and Muslim. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

10
days

$1875 USD

double occupancy

$1875 USD

double occupancy

Best of Madrid and Andalusia

Immerse yourself in Spanish culture and language at its fullest in a journey leading you to discover the best of Andalusia and Madrid. Live an eye-opening experience while meeting local students your age and learning about local traditions and customs. Explore each city differently, by bike and by kayak. Travel in time and admire impressive historical sites connected to the three cultures present in Spain: Christian, Jewish, and Muslim. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

7  days

$1275 USD

double occupancy

Best of Madrid and Andalusia

Immerse yourself in Spanish culture and language at its fullest in a journey leading you to discover the best of Andalusia and Madrid. Live an eye-opening experience while meeting local students your age and learning about local traditions and customs. Explore each city differently, by bike and by kayak. Travel in time and admire impressive historical sites connected to the three cultures present in Spain: Christian, Jewish, and Muslim. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

7
days

$1275 USD

double occupancy

$1275 USD

double occupancy

From Quixote to Columbus

Discover Spain through a unique experience visiting a selection of cities directly related with two important figures in the history of Spain: Cristopher Columbus and in literature, the famous fictional character, Don Quixote de La Mancha of Cervantes. From Madrid with the Prado Museum or medieval Toledo, passing through Guadalupe Monastery, to Seville and Granada with The Alhambra. An opportunity to immerse yourself in the Spanish Culture traveling in time by the hand of local experts, visiting historical sites and monuments, museums, flamenco, gastronomy, lectures and more. A combination of elements that will provide you with an outstanding artistic, historical and cultural experience.

11  days

$3550 USD

double occupancy

From Quixote to Columbus

Discover Spain through a unique experience visiting a selection of cities directly related with two important figures in the history of Spain: Cristopher Columbus and in literature, the famous fictional character, Don Quixote de La Mancha of Cervantes. From Madrid with the Prado Museum or medieval Toledo, passing through Guadalupe Monastery, to Seville and Granada with The Alhambra. An opportunity to immerse yourself in the Spanish Culture traveling in time by the hand of local experts, visiting historical sites and monuments, museums, flamenco, gastronomy, lectures and more. A combination of elements that will provide you with an outstanding artistic, historical and cultural experience.

11
days

$3550 USD

double occupancy

$3550 USD

double occupancy

Madrid in Depth & Surroundings

Discover beautiful Madrid, one of the largest and most important cities of Spain and capital of the country, along with historical cities nearby like Toledo or Segovia. Immerse yourself in the Spanish culture and history visiting places like the Prado National Museum, The Escorial, or Segovia´s city center declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO among others. Enjoy this exquisite selection of sites, art and food scene, historical buildings, hands-on cooking class and more. A unique artistic, gastronomic and cultural experience mixed with the best lectures and expert-led walks or visits. An opportunity you can´t miss!

8  days

$2525 USD

double occupancy

Madrid in Depth & Surroundings

Discover beautiful Madrid, one of the largest and most important cities of Spain and capital of the country, along with historical cities nearby like Toledo or Segovia. Immerse yourself in the Spanish culture and history visiting places like the Prado National Museum, The Escorial, or Segovia´s city center declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO among others. Enjoy this exquisite selection of sites, art and food scene, historical buildings, hands-on cooking class and more. A unique artistic, gastronomic and cultural experience mixed with the best lectures and expert-led walks or visits. An opportunity you can´t miss!

8
days

$2525 USD

double occupancy

$2525 USD

double occupancy

Culture & Cuisine from North to South

There is no better way to explore Spain than through its cuisine. Use the hands-on cooking classes as a gateway to understand this beautiful culture. At the same time, learn about the history of Spain through its unique architecture, monuments and some of the most renowned European museums. Throughout this journey you will discover why these different regions are so inspirational for chefs and artists around the world.

10   days

$3400 USD

double occupancy

Culture & Cuisine from North to South

There is no better way to explore Spain than through its cuisine. Use the hands-on cooking classes as a gateway to understand this beautiful culture. At the same time, learn about the history of Spain through its unique architecture, monuments and some of the most renowned European museums. Throughout this journey you will discover why these different regions are so inspirational for chefs and artists around the world.

10
days

$3400 USD

double occupancy

$3400 USD

double occupancy

Best of Madrid & Treasures of Southern Spain

Discover the capital of Spain along with the most fascinating gems of Andalusia. From Madrid´s world-renowned Prado National Museum and world- class art to the incredible Alhambra of Granada or the Cathedral of Seville, while also going through and visiting cities like medieval Toledo. Enjoy an amazing food scene and ancient monuments, expert-led visits and lectures, music, and a hands-on cooking class among others. A combination of the best ingredients you can get to immerse yourself in the Spanish culture. A real opportunity to travel in time in an authentic learning experience!

11   days

$3125 USD

double occupancy

Best of Madrid & Treasures of Southern Spain

Discover the capital of Spain along with the most fascinating gems of Andalusia. From Madrid´s world-renowned Prado National Museum and world- class art to the incredible Alhambra of Granada or the Cathedral of Seville, while also going through and visiting cities like medieval Toledo. Enjoy an amazing food scene and ancient monuments, expert-led visits and lectures, music, and a hands-on cooking class among others. A combination of the best ingredients you can get to immerse yourself in the Spanish culture. A real opportunity to travel in time in an authentic learning experience!

11
days

$3125 USD

double occupancy

$3125 USD

double occupancy

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