Walk the historic paths of Madrid’s Retiro Park and savor authentic tapas on a gourmet route with La Chulapa. A guided two-hour journey combining nature, stories, and local flavors in the city’s beating heart.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; includes gentle walking on paved surfaces.
Wildlife
History
Retiro Park was established in the early 1600s as a royal retreat and evolved into Madrid's central green space by the 19th century.
Conservation
Efforts are ongoing to preserve Retiro’s historic monuments and diverse flora, balancing high visitor numbers with ecological stewardship.
La Chulapa
Walk the historic paths of Madrid’s Retiro Park and savor authentic tapas on a gourmet route with La Chulapa. A guided two-hour journey combining nature, stories, and local flavors in the city’s beating heart.
La Chulapa is a Madrid-area tour provider based in Torrejón de Ardoz, Comunidad de Madrid. The business offers a set of curated experiences across central Madrid that highlight art, music, literature and gastronomy. La Chulapa’s current program includes five named trips: "Los secretos del Prado," a 90-minute art-adventure through the Prado focused on hidden stories and symbols by masters such as Goya and Velázquez; "Pasión Flamenca y Vistas Panorámicas Increíbles," a 50-minute flamenco performance followed by access to a rooftop with panoramic city views; "Retiro Tour and Tapas Gourmet," a Retiro Park stroll that finishes with an intimate tapas tasting and commentary from an expert guide; "Descubre Madrid a través de los ojos de Cervantes… ¡con churros incluidos!," a walking tour of the Barrio de las Letras that explores Cervantes-related sites and includes churros; and "Tour Gastronómico por Madrid: Un Viaje al Corazón de la Gastronomía Española," a culinary route through historic taverns with tapas, local wines and a churros-and-chocolate finale.
La Chulapa is featured on The Adventure Collective, where these experiences are listed and described. Trip lengths, highlights and itineraries are presented in the published summaries, and bookings and up-to-date availability are managed through the platform. Prospective visitors should consult the listing for current schedules and any practical details before booking.
Base
Torrejón de Ardoz
Located in Comunidad de Madrid
Tours Offered
5
Prado, flamenco, Retiro, Cervantes, gastronomy
Durations
50–90 minutes
Trip lengths from provided summaries
Highlights
Flamenco & Tapas
Includes Prado, Retiro, churros
Reserve Prado puzzles, flamenco shows, Retiro strolls, literary walks or a gastronomic tapas tour—check availability on The Adventure Collective.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start at Puerta del Retiro near Puerta de Alcalá to ensure a timely departure.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The tour involves about 2 hours of walking on paved park paths and urban streets; comfortable footwear is a must.
Notify Dietary Restrictions
Inform the guide ahead of time if you have allergies or require vegetarian options to ensure accommodations.
Bring a Camera
Retiro Park offers unique photo opportunities—compact cameras or smartphones will capture stunning architecture and nature shots.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides support and comfort across paved park paths and urban streets.
Light jacket or layers
Keeps you comfortable during cooler or breezy weather.
fall,winter,spring
Sunscreen
Protects skin while wandering through open park spaces.
spring,summer,fall
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during warmer months, especially before tapas stops.
summer