Self-Guided Discovery Walk in Madrid’s Barrio de las Letras
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Self-Guided Discovery Walk in Madrid’s Barrio de las Letras

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£23.00
Free cancellation
language
Language: English , Spanish
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Availability: Flexible
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Mobile voucher accepted
duration
Duration: from 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
Do this because
  • Enjoy a playful and guideless walk to experience the local wonders of Madrid
  • Solve riddles and enjoy meaningful moments of discovery; explore, learn and have fun!
  • Explore curious spots hidden in Madrid's neighborhood that once was home to famous writers, poets and playwrights
  • Learn about the history and local stories of the city centre in a playful way
What to expect

Do you ever wonder where writers find their inspiration? On this fun self-guided walk in Bairro de las Letras, you’ll explore curious spots hidden in Madrid’s neighborhood that once was home to famous writers, poets and playwrights. Solve intriguing location-based riddles to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Miguel de Cervantes, Lope de Vega or Maria de Zayas. Unlock lesser-known local stories and recommendations thoughtfully selected by the creator of this discovery walk, Julia. She’s just as passionate about literature as she is about her home city – Madrid!

This playful walk across Madrid sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know Bairro de las Letras or just start exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on the discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.

Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include:

  • The bustling Santa Ana Square.
  • The picturesque Lope de Vega Museum.
  • The famous Huertas Street.

This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building. You can fully enjoy this experience of connecting with the city while staying in your own group.

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What's included
  • check Private tour
  • check Map
  • check Digital guidebook
  • check Small group experience
Where

Plaza de Sta. Ana, 2, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Meeting point:
Start your Discovery Game at Plaza de Santa Ana
What to remember
  • This is a self-guided city discovery experience. No guide will be waiting for you
  • You can play in a team of 1–5 people
  • Right after booking, you receive the play link to the City Trail (sent by email from Secret City Trails)
  • The link is valid for 90 days, starting on the date you booked the activity for
  • It is strongly recommended to play during daylight hours
  • Discover the city at your own pace, take as many breaks as you like. You can pause the game: once started, you have 15 days to finish
  • You need internet connection and a little data. You'll play on your browser. No app download is needed
  • Start your game at Plaza de Santa Ana
  • You will end at Mercado de San Miguel
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Provider
Secret City Trails
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to before the experience begins.

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