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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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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.

End Point

End point

The tour ends on Toledo Bridge next to the statues of San Isidro and Santa Maria.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Antiguo depósito de agua

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.

2. Matadero Madrid

You’ll stroll through Matadero Madrid, an old slaughterhouse and market now converted into a cultural centre.

3. Manzanares

On this tour, you'll hear the history of Manzanares River including tales of meat markets, woolly mammoths and washerwomen!

4. Madrid Rio Park

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.

5. Obelisco De La Fuente Castellana

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.

6. Puente De Arganzuela

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.

7. Parque Madrid Rio

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.

8. Puente de Toledo

This hour-long tour ends on the Toledo Bridge.

9. Hornacina de San Isidro con su hijo

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.

10. Hornacina de Santa María de la Cabeza

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.

Inclusion

Lifetime access to this tour in English

VoiceMap app for Android and iOS

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusion

Smartphone and headphones

Transportation

Food and drink

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

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.

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