expedia
List your propertySupportTrips
Member discount illustration

Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in

Sign in
Learn about Expedia Rewards
Feedback
Manzanares River’s Story: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Madrid
Manzanares River’s Story: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Madrid
Manzanares River’s Story: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Madrid
Manzanares River’s Story: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Madrid
Manzanares River’s Story: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Madrid

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

By VoiceMap
Price is S$8 per adult
See tickets
Features
  • 1h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Discover the storey 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.

Activity location

  • Antiguo Depósito de Agua
    • 28045, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Antiguo Depósito de Agua
    • 28045, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Check availability

Manzanares River’s Story: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Madrid in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m1h 15m
  • Opening hours: Sat 0:00-23:59
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
S$8.01 x 1 AdultS$8.01
Total
Price is S$8.01

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLifetime access to this tour in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedVoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmartphone and headphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drink

Know before you book

  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Antiguo Depósito de Agua (Pass by)
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.
Matadero Madrid (Pass by)
You’ll stroll through Matadero Madrid, an old slaughterhouse and market now converted into a cultural centre.
Manzanares (Pass by)
On this tour, you'll hear the history of Manzanares River including tales of meat markets, woolly mammoths and washerwomen!
Madrid Rio Park (Pass by)
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 (Pass by)
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 (Pass by)
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 (Pass by)
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 (Pass by)
This hour-long tour ends on the Toledo Bridge.
Hornacina de San Isidro con su hijo (Pass by)
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.
Hornacina de Santa María de la Cabeza (Pass by)
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAntiguo Depósito de Agua
    • 28045, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAntiguo Depósito de Agua
    • 28045, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. Expedia offers one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Madrid your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

Top experiences in Madrid

With so many things to do in Madrid, planning the perfect day out may seem like a daunting task. Expedia is here to take the hassle out of finding the best attractions, tours and activities in Madrid. Families, couples and business travellers can all find the perfect activity in Madrid to create life-long memories with the help of Expedia.