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Discovery walk in Madrid's Bairro de las Letras
Discovery walk in Madrid's Bairro de las Letras
Discovery walk in Madrid's Bairro de las Letras
Discovery walk in Madrid's Bairro de las Letras
Discovery walk in Madrid's Bairro de las Letras
Discovery walk in Madrid's Bairro de las Letras
Discovery walk in Madrid's Bairro de las Letras
Discovery walk in Madrid's Bairro de las Letras
Discovery walk in Madrid's Bairro de las Letras
Discovery walk in Madrid's Bairro de las Letras
Discovery walk in Madrid's Bairro de las Letras
Discovery walk in Madrid's Bairro de las Letras

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Madrid’s Barrio de las Letras: Follow in the Footsteps of Famous Writers

created by JuliaA book lover, born and raised in Madrid
8 reviews

€24,00 per group (1-5 people)

Play anytime within the next 3 months

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 neighbourhood that once was a 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 discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.

We know you’ll love our experiences, but if this is your first, rest assured - you can solve up to three riddles and still get a full refund, or in case of the Wonder Walks - all subscription plans come with one week free trial. See our T&Cs here.

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12 riddles.
1,5 – 2 hours. 2 km.

Start at Plaza de Santa Ana
End your adventure at Mercado de San Miguel

Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include:
The bustling Santa Ana Square.
The famous Huertas Street.
The picturesque Lope de Vega Museum.

Play any time on any day!

 

You’ll receive an email with a link to your discovery walk. The link is valid up to 3 months after the purchase. By tapping the play button your discovery walk magically opens in your phone’s browser. No downloads. Super easy.

If it rains, take a break and wait for some sunshine, you can continue where you left off, or share the email with your teammates in case you run out of battery.

We recommend playing in a team of 1-5 people.

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8 reviews for Madrid’s Barrio de las Letras: Follow in the Footsteps of Famous Writers

  1. Los dos Watsons –

    Good route but the clues were a bit obscure

  2. Kugelfisch –

    Interesting places, some descriptions ambiguous.

  3. Literary Legends? –

    Great fun

  4. 12 bar blues –

    The English translation is a bit confusing, but otherwise fun.

  5. FUBrexit –

    Really fun time!

  6. Fleşeriu –

    no comment

  7. Los Jaimes –

    So much fun!

  8. SoMa –

    no comment
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All our trails are created by locals. Buy the one that intrigues you the most. After the purchase, you’ll receive a link to your game via email.

2. Ready, set, go!

Go to the game’s starting location indicated in the email (play anytime up to 3 months from the purchase). Tap the Play button and the game will magically open in your phone's browser!

3. Find secrets

With each riddle solved, new cryptic directions will take you from one hidden gem to the next. You’ll unlock local stories and recommendations on your way too!

4. Win!

Play for the fastest time and get listed on our leaderboard. Or, take your time and share your best adventure photo using #secretcitytrails. Both might lead to a free game!

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Designation | Improvement of digital skills and brand positioning (Reforço das ferramentas digitais e posicionamento da marca)
Project ID| LISBOA-02-0853-FEDER-041111
Specific Goal |  Reinforcing the competitiveness of SMEs
Intervention Area | Lisbon
Beneficiary Entity | COSMIKPANTHER LDA

Approval Date| 26-02-2019
Starting Date| 12-01-2018
Ending Date| 30-11-2020
Total Eligible Cost | 52.153,13 EUR
Financial Support from the European Union| FEDER – 20.861,25 EUR

Expected/Obtained Objectives, Activities and Results: Secret City Trails is gamifying city experiences through cryptic and playful discovery games. In that context, the main aim of the project is to improve the digital skills and to strength the positioning and design of the brand (Secret City Trails) for the international market.
The planned investments include: 1. the creation of a mobile application; 2. the structuring and implementation of brand positioning and communication strategy for target markets; 3. the trademark registration in Portugal/EU, Singapore and USA; 4. the hiring of highly qualified technical staff.

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