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A Real Flamenco Experience with a Local Musician

Elena - The multi artist

Our local for this tour

Elena - The multi artist

Let's discover the art of flamenco: enter the most prestigious flamenco school and participate in a lesson. Enjoy a drink with a tapa at the market while you learn about flamenco's history. Stroll through 3 beautiful squares and close the night watching a great live "tablado" show.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Madrid

  • Category

    Off the beaten track

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    English • Español • Italiano

  • Highlights

    • Family friendly
  • What's included

    Entrance tickets • Private guide • City brochure • Castanet lesson • Kids join for free

Here’s an overview of your tour

Have you always wanted to know about the flamenco tradition? Would you like to understand the art of flamenco and its history before going to a flamenco show? Do you love music but would you like to have clues to understand it? Then this is the tour for you!!

We can't wait for you to participate, see, learn and understand the passion and the art behind this genre. I'm a musician, so I think its very important that you approach flamenco in a less-touristic way.

Enjoy a drink at the market underneath the school: a real non touristy place where locals love to hang out. I'd guide you through flamenco history, culture and curiosities so that you'll enjoy the evening show differently.

Afterwards, you'll enjoy a private castanet lesson, learn the basics of playing the castanets and find out all about the flamenco rhythm. You can buy your own castanets so you can take them home with you!

Walk with me through the center of Madrid where we'll pass beautiful squares and many amazing buildings so you'll also learn about our great architecture.

In the night, you'll experience one of the best tablado shows in Madrid while enjoying a drink.

Join me on this 100% customized flamenco experience... and olé!!

OPTIONALS

1. Buy your castanets:

If you want to take them home with you, you can buy your pair of castanets, starting at 20€. If you want to own a professional set, please let me know in advance so I can have them ready for you.

2. Flamenco show + dinner (2 drinks included):

You can choose to enjoy your flamenco show with a delicious dinner (35€ adult / 18€ kids until 10 y.o). Please let me know in advance​ if you want to add the dinner. Vegetarian options are available.

3. Private dance lesson with professional flamenco dancer. Enjoy a 1 hour private lesson (only for you and your family/friends). A professional guitar player will accompany the dance teacher, so that you'll leave the experience in a realistic way. Starting at 40€/person

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Mercado Antón Martín
  • Drinks & Chats

    Lets talk about it! We'll enjoy a drink and a small tapa as we talk about flamenco: the history, the tradition, the dance, the singing and the music from its beginning until now. I'll let you know what to observe at the show so you'll arrive with some "homework"
  • Learn Castanets

    I'll teach you the bases of castanets: how rhythm is counted, and basic sounds you can play
  • Let's Walk!

    I'll walk you towards the flamenco show and show you squares and beautiful buildings along the way
  • Flamenco Show

    Experience a great "tablao" show: live music and dance. Enjoy a drink or a dinner while you see the show. The perfect way to close this flamenco day in Madrid
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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    Elena

    The multi artist

    Elena
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    I speak
    English • Español • Italiano

Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
  • Included

    • Entrance tickets
    • Private guide
    • City brochure
    • Castanet lesson
    • Kids join for free
  • Not included

    • Tips
    • Guest Pick up (extra fee if needed)
    • Meals
  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

5.0
310 reviews
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    About local Elena
    5.0

    Fantastic Flamenco Experience

    "My family of four absolutely loved the behind the scenes Flamenco experience with Elena. We opted for a castanet lesson which really made us appreciate the difficulty of the performances. Since the...

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    About local Elena
    5.0

    Elena is the best!

    "Elena is an amazing person, teacher and tour guide! Kindness and fun emanate from her. Our experience with her is something that we will always remember and appreciate. We chose Elena's Flamenco expe...

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    About local Elena
    5.0

    Elena the great

    "Very entertaining and informative local host. An interesting mix of the flamenco culture, Spanish music and performing arts, and the personal aspects of our new-found friendship. Muchas gracias Elena...

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