Toreo demostration
Made by the students of the bullfighting school of Madrid.
What is a bullfighting demonstration?
The demonstration of Toreo de Salón will be carried out by the students of the students of the Bullfighting School of Madrid. In it, the young people who are initiated in the teaching and practical training of bullfighting show us their skills, as well as the professional responsibility required to dedicate oneself to this discipline. Through this activity, visitors will discover the different suertes of capote, banderillas and muleta, and will even be able to practice themselves as well as request all the information they want.
The demonstration of Toreo de salón takes place in the bullring of Madrid’s Las Ventas bullring. (weather permitting and provided there are no other events/maintenance work, in which case it would be moved to a courtyard or gallery in the plaza).
Experiences included
1. 360° Knowledge
Our private guide will teach you all about the bullfighting world and the bullring:
- History and evolution of bullfighting
- We teach you the art of bullfighting like a real matador.
- Everything that has happened during the last almost 100 years: wars, Spanish transition, concerts and events, etc.
- Curiosities that very few people know and that you will learn.
Virtual reality game
Do you want to become a bullfighter? Enter our mini bullring, put on your glasses and face a virtual bull weighing 600 kg in the very arena of Las Ventas. Our staff will teach you how to fight with art so you can go out through the big door.
The person who scores the most points wins!
Immersive room
In this room you can learn about the world of bullfighting in a fun and entertaining way. The room has screens where you will see very interesting videos about the history of the bullring, the most famous bullfighters who have fought in Las Ventas as well as photography and bullfighting art.
Come in and breathe the bullfighting passion!
4. Virtual Experiences
Still want more? Inside the immersive room you can use our virtual reality glasses. You will be able to see in 360º, bullfighting events as interesting as the San Fermines. It will seem like you are there yourself running in front of the bulls!
You will also be able to see 360º videos of the bullring, bullfighting ranches and much more!
All you will see
- MAIN GATE: The place where bullfighters dream of walking out on the shoulders of the best fans in the world.
- TERRACE: You will discover architectural details of the square.
- BRAVE BULL: The king of the fiesta, he is bred in exceptional conditions, in the middle of nature.
- STALL AND BOXES: A panoramic visit from the tendidos to understand the development of a bullfight.
- PUERTA DE ARRASTRE: The door that the bull opens after his heroic death to the applause of the audience.
RUEDO: Where the important thing happens, the place that confronts the bull and the bullfighter. - CORRAL’S DOOR: From the darkness of a narrow space, the bull comes out to face his destiny.
- GATE OF QUADRILLAS AND PASEÍLLO: In this door the bullfighters wait for the opening parade between nerves and fears, a place where the emotion is lived to the surface.
- NURSERY: The place that no bullfighter wants to visit, but that everyone ends up visiting.
- CHAPEL: Religious worship corner for the intimacy of bullfighters.
THE MADRID BULLFIGHTING MUSEUM: Its structure is designed to highlight bulls and bullfighters.
*The route may be modified due to maintenance work or other impediments.
General information
- Available in Spanish, English and French.
- Private tours with bullfighting demonstration must be booked in advance.
- The average duration of the tour is 1:30h.
Frequently Asked Questions – Toreo de Salón in Las Ventas Bullring
The bullfighting in the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas is a technical and educational demonstration in which the movements of traditional bullfighting are simulated without the presence of a real bull, using cape and muleta in a controlled environment.
No. Bullfighting is an educational and cultural activity that is performed without animals, recreating the movements and techniques of bullfighting in a safe way.
The demonstration includes the explanation of the basic suertes of bullfighting, movements with the cape and muleta, body positioning and technique, all explained by professionals or bullfighting school students.
The activity usually lasts between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on the contracted format and the number of participants.
Yes, in some formats, attendees can participate by learning basic movements under professional supervision, always in a safe environment.
Yes, bullfighting is a cultural and educational experience suitable for families, school groups and visitors interested in learning about the technique of bullfighting from a didactic approach.
The activity takes place inside the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, in spaces set up for demonstrations, according to availability and organization of the day.
The demonstration can be given by professionals of the bullfighting world or by students of bullfighting schools, with experience in technique and pedagogy.
Yes, the activity requires previous reservation to guarantee availability and correct organization of the group.
Yes, the experience can be complemented with a guided visit to Las Ventas Bullring and the Bullfighting Museum, offering a more complete cultural experience.
Yes, depending on availability, the experience can be conducted in different languages to accommodate international visitors.
The bullfight is a bullfighting spectacle with a real bull, while bullfighting is a technical demonstration without animals, focused on teaching the movements and fundamentals of bullfighting.