Madrid Heritage Walk: Barrio de las Letras, Self-Guided App Tour
49 minutes
About this experience
Golden Age Madrid wrote, staged and buried its rivals inside a few streets. The walk starts at Teatro Español on Plaza de Santa Ana, on ground that held one of the city's first courtyard playhouses from the 1580s. Lope de Vega lived at Calle de Cervantes 11 until 1635. Cervantes asked to rest with the Trinitarias, the order that had helped free him, and died in this neighbourhood in April 1616. Pavement letters on Calle de las Huertas still quote the lot of them. Twelve stops, about 2 km, ending where the barrio still shops at Mercado de Antón Martín. How it works This is a self-guided digital walking tour in the StepQuests mobile app. There is no live guide. After booking you receive an email invitation code to unlock the route. Walk at your own pace in Madrid with GPS navigation and stories at each stop. Flex PASS ticket: no fixed meeting time or group departure. Meeting point: Teatro Español (Teatro Español, Madrid). Open the app and tap Start when you arrive. End point: Mercado de Antón Martín (Mercado de Antón Martín, Madrid). No vehicle drop-off. Finish the last stop in the app, then leave when you like. Admission: outdoor landmark viewing is included in the route; optional paid interior tickets are not included and not required. Approximate duration: 49 minutes. Stops on route: 12. Highlights on this route • Teatro Español • Plaza del Ángel • Iglesia de San Sebastián • Casa Alberto • Calle de las Huertas • Casa Museo Lope de Vega • Convento de las Trinitarias • Calle de León
- Experience type
- Day tour or activity
- Duration
- 49 minutes
- Guide
- German, Spanish, Dutch, French, English
- Categories
- Walking tour · Arts and culture
What's included
• Self-guided walking tour in the StepQuests mobile app • GPS navigation between stops • Stories and quiz questions at each location • Email invitation code after booking (instant access)
What's not included
• Live tour guide or host • Food, drinks, or transport • Admission tickets (optional paid entry at some landmarks is not required to complete the route) • Transport to or from the city • Smartphone or mobile data (customer uses own device) Food and drinks Entry or admission fee
Please note
Meeting point & how to start Self-guided tour in the StepQuests app. No live guide or vehicle pick-up. Start at Teatro Español (Teatro Español, Madrid). Open the app with your invitation code and tap Start when you arrive. GPS then leads you stop by stop at your own pace. End point The walking route ends at Mercado de Antón Martín (Mercado de Antón Martín, Madrid). No vehicle drop-off. Finish the last stop in the StepQuests app, then leave when you like. After booking you receive an email with your StepQuests invitation code. Enter the code in the app, then tap Start at the meeting point. Flex PASS ticket: no fixed group departure time. Admission at landmarks The walking route uses public streets and outdoor viewing at landmarks. Cathedral and church exteriors are free to view from outside. Optional paid interior admission (where offered) is not included and is not required to complete the tour. Purchase on-site only if you choose to go inside. Animals or pets allowed Stroller or pram accessible Public transportation nearby
What to bring
• Smartphone with the StepQuests app installed • Internet connection or mobile data • Comfortable walking shoes • Weather-appropriate clothing
Itinerary
- 1Day 0
Teatro Español
- 2Day 0
Plaza del Ángel
- 3Day 0
Casa Alberto
- 4Day 0
Calle de las Huertas
- 5Day 0
Casa Museo Lope de Vega
- 6Day 0
Convento de las Trinitarias
- 7Day 0
Ateneo de Madrid
- 8Day 0
Plaza de las Cortes
- 9Day 0
Mercado de Antón Martín
Meeting point
Teatro Español Teatro Español, Madrid, Madrid, ES
Pick up
Pickup is not provided.
Cancellation policy · Group
Non refundable
Good to know
Operated by Step Quests and sold by AGORA. Your voucher and booking reference arrive by email straight after payment.