Manzanares River’s Story: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Madrid
Overview
Discover the story of Madrid's Manzanares River without joining a tour group with this affordable walking tour.
• Take in the area’s 300,000-year-long history including prehistoric wildlife and King Felipe II’s plans to link up Madrid to the Atlantic Ocean by building a 20-kilometre-long canal
• Hear from producer Clare Starkie, previously a museum curator and now an English Teacher in Spain
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Meeting Location
Arganzuela
28045 Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Puente de Toledo
Carabanchel, 28019 Madrid, Spain
The tour ends on Toledo Bridge next to the statues of San Isidro and Santa Maria.
What To Expect
Antiguo Depósito de Agua (Pass By)
Matadero Madrid (Pass By)
Manzanares (Pass By)
Madrid Rio Park (Pass By)
Obelisco De La Fuente Castellana (Pass By)
Puente De Arganzuela (Pass By)
Parque Madrid Rio (Pass By)
Hornacina de San Isidro con su hijo (Pass By)
Hornacina de Santa María de la Cabeza (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-110804P576
Reviews
Average 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 8 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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