El Retiro Park Audio Tour & Madrid Archaeological Museum E-ticket
Experience the National Archaeological Museum at your own pace with an e-ticket and an audio tour and the city of Madrid with an engaging self-guided audio tour on your phone.
Receive your ticket by email, download the app and the audio tour on your phone, prior to your visit, and travel back in time to experience the glory of the National Archaeological Museum, hosting one of the most important antique collections in the world and the city of Madrid.
Put on your headphones and explore the Fountain of Cybele, El Retiro Park, and the Priest of Cádiz through the power of storytelling and learn historical information and uncommon stories and anecdotes from ancient times. The audio tour can be used repeatedly and anytime, before or after your visit. This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights into the National Archaeological Museum, narrating the history of human presence in the Iberian peninsula as well as the city of Madrid, the political and cultural capital of Spain.
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El Retiro Park Audio Tour & Madrid Archaeological Museum E-ticket
What's included in El Retiro Park Audio Tour & Madrid Archaeological Museum E-ticket
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Marvel at the rare diadem, made out of gold, as other diadems of the period are silver. Found in a female burial near Murcia, it must have belonged to a powerful lady from the local elite. The diadem is a powerful indicator of the increase in social inequality in Iron Age Iberia. The Priest of Cádiz (5 mins): This friendly guy with a golden mask is one of the most beautiful samples of the presence of the Phoenicians in Ancient Spain. Discover his contested identity by observing the attributes he bears: his golden mask and what he holds in his hands. Likely made in Phoenician lands and brought to Cadiz, this little statue is a good example of the importance Cadiz already enjoyed as a commercial city during this period. The limestone sculpture found in the province of Albacete, in eastern Spain, represents an animal half bull half human, a beast that is clearly not of this world. Discover the apotropaic qualities of composite creatures and their importance in Iberian funerary art.
Parque del Retiro
Discover the beautiful and unique romantic construction at the northeast of the park and listen to the fascinating stories about king Ferdinand VII. Learn interesting facts and anecdotes about the garden and its history while taking a stroll in this charming plaza. Estanque Grande (15 mins): Being there for the past 4 centuries, indicating one of the most landscapes of the park, the Big Pond of El Retiro used to be a private crown possession that has passed through on to the hands of the government today. You may practice sailing or marvel at the enormous size of the pond while listening to our stories. Palacio de Velazquez (18 mins): Originally built for the 1883 Exposición Nacional de Minería and occupying the central position of the park, Palacio de Velazquez is today used as a museum of Spain’s overseas territories. Let Clio Muse cruise you through the amusing stories of the building and its architect.
Inclusions
- An activation link to access your audio tour
- Self-guided audio tour in English on your smartphone (Android & iOS)
- Adult entry ticket to the National Archaeological Museum of Madrid
- Offline content (text, audio narration and maps) to avoid roaming charges
- Live Guide
- Smartphone or headphones - App not compatible with Windows phones
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off & Transportation
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
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Ticket Redemption
Please note: This voucher is NOT your entry ticket. You will receive your official entry ticket from Clio Muse Tours the evening before your visit. Internet access is unavailable at both El Retiro Park and the National Archaeological Museum, so prior to your visit and while you have wifi access, download your e-ticket, app and audio tour for offline use. Ensure your smartphone is fully charged & bring your headphones. There is no meeting point. El Retiro Park: The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at the entrance of the Saint Jerome Church (C. de Moreto, 4, 28014 Madrid, Spain). The easiest way to get there is by reaching the Neptuno bus station and walking 400 metres east to reach the entrance of the Church. National Archaeological Museum: The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at the entrance of the Archaeological Museum (Calle de Serrano, 13 28001). The easiest way to get there is by metro: Retiro (L2), Serrano (L4). Ending Points El Retiro Park: The tour ends at Fountain of the Fallen Angel (Parque del Retiro, Glorieta del Ángel Caído, s/n, 28014 Madrid, Spain) near the Mariano de Cavia bus station, 550m to the south. National Archaeological Museum: The tour ends at the exit/entrance of the Archaeological Museum(Calle de Serrano, 13 28001). No live guide will escort you and no extra equipment (smartphone, headphones, etc.) will be provided. In case you need any assistance, contact us at [email protected] Enjoy!
