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Manzanares River’s Story: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Madrid

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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.
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  • 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
Departure Point

28045 Madrid, Spain Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Return Details

Toledo Bridge, Puente de Toledo, 28019 Madrid, Spain The tour ends on Toledo Bridge next to the statues of San Isidro and Santa Maria.

  • 28045 Madrid, Spain
    Starting next to the Antiguo Depósito de Agua (water tower), you’ll stroll through Matadero Madrid, an old slaughterhouse and market now converted into a cultural centre.
  • Pl. de Legazpi, 8, Arganzuela, 28045 Madrid, Spain
    You’ll stroll through Matadero Madrid, an old slaughterhouse and market now converted into a cultural centre.
  • Manzanares, 28008 Madrid, Spain
    On this tour, you'll hear the history of Manzanares River including tales of meat markets, woolly mammoths and washerwomen!
  • Madrid Rio Park, Madrid, Spain
    Winding through the southern part of the city like a green ribbon, Manzanares Rio Park is one of the newest public spaces in the capital, but also where the ancient history of Madrid begins.
  • Obelisco De La Fuente Castellana, Madrid, Spain
    I’ll show you the city’s lesser-known sites including the Obelisco de la Castellana (Castellana Obelisk or Obelisk of the Arganzuela as it's also known) and the Arganzuela Footbridge.
  • Puente De Arganzuela, Madrid, Spain
    I’ll show you the city’s lesser-known sites including the Obelisco de la Castellana (Castellana Obelisk or Obelisk of the Arganzuela as it's also known) and the Arganzuela Footbridge.
  • Parque Madrid Rio, Madrid, Spain
    You’ll promenade along the river and through Madrid Rio Park to Toledo Bridge. While you walk, I’ll share the area’s 300,000-year-long history.
  • Toledo Bridge, Puente de Toledo, 28019 Madrid, Spain
    This hour-long tour ends on the Toledo Bridge.
  • Puente de Toledo, 28019 Madrid, Spain
    On this tour, you'll find out about the statues of San Isidro (Madrid’s patron saint who performed over 400 miracles) and his wife, Santa Maria.
  • Puente de Toledo, 28019 Madrid, Spain
    On this tour, you'll find out about the statues of San Isidro (Madrid’s patron saint who performed over 400 miracles) and his wife, Santa Maria.
  • 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.
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    O7760QYjenniferl
    16 Apr 2023
    What an incredible tour! I’ve lived in Madrid for 13 years, and currently live by the Madrid Rio, and never knew how rich the history of it was. Highly recommend this tour by Clare!
    meredithlynnmiller
    15 Apr 2023
    I learned more than I expected on this very interesting and enjoyable tour. Definitely made exploring more fun and I would recommend for anyone interested in the area!
    allisonn644
    12 Apr 2023
    This was such a treat of a tour. I’ve lived in the neighbourhood for 7 years and never thought twice about the history of my running path. Clare’s clear voice weaves fun facts and a fascinating history in a way that is pleasant to the ear, all the while seeing the bustling city go about its daily routine.
    This tour in Madrid is organized by VoiceMap

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