Tour

Self-Guided Audio Tour - Cervantes Literary Experience in Madrid

1 hour and 15 minutes

Easy

On this literary tour, experience firsthand the stories of the legendary Spanish authors who brought to life what is now known as the Quarter of Letters of Madrid. From Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote, to Lope de Vega, you'll pass by the places where they lived and the stories they left behind, as well as their literary legacy. Your narrator will begin in the Plaza de las Cortes and bring to life the Madrid of the past through the lives of these great artists. On Cervantes Street, he will help you identify the house where Lope de Vega and Cervantes lived. You will continue to Góngora y Quevedo and learn about the famous scandalous anecdote that happened one morning in 1601 in a house that attracted the attention of the whole neighborhood. You will also pass by the Monastery of the Trinitaria on Calle Lope de Vega, where artists gathered in the house of Francisco de Quevedo. Your tour ends on Calle Huertas.
What's included?
    All chapters with offline use, maps and tips to explore Madrid
    Exclusions
    • Food & drinks
    Snacks
    Smartphone and headsets
    Admission Ticket
    Please note
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Animals or pets allowed
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Infant seats available
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Dear Traveler, Thank you for your purchase! We are delighted to take you on a special self-guided tour discovering the Neighborhood of the letters in Madrid. Please note that this purchase includes your self guided audio tour, but it DOES NOT include any admission entrance. Also, travelers are responsible for checking the monument's hours of operation. Due to COVID -19 changes are frequent, so we advise you to check the opening hours accordingly. This is your code: SWTT01. Please follow the next steps: 1. Download the Soundwalkrs app on your smartphone, http://soundwalkrs.com/store/ 2. Select your destination 3. Select your purchased Soundwalk 4. Click on the "Enter Code" button. 5. Click the "Download Tour" button for offline use. Wait until the download is complete 6. ¡Start the tour! Get your headphones ready and immerse yourself in the story! You can also consider the suggestions below: - Download the tour while you have wifi. Once you download the tour, it will be available in the app even if you are offline. - Go to the settings at the bottom right of the screen and make sure "Location Events" is selected. This will notify you when you reach a point of interest on the tour. If you need help or assistance, please contact us via Whatsapp +57 3136426910 or email info@soundwalkrs.com. Cancellations made within 24 hours of your scheduled travel date will unfortunately not be eligible for a refund. We hope you enjoy this special trip and do not forget to share your experience with a short review. Positive reviews from great customers like you help other travelers feel confident before booking their own tours. We will be grateful for this. Have a great time soundwalking! The Soundwalking Team
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