Things to do in Madrid
Prado Museum Guided Tour46 optionsDay Trips from Madrid15 optionsFlamenco Tour Madrid10 optionsMadrid City Tour6 optionsMadrid Walking Tour125 optionsTapas Tour Madrid28 optionsMadrid Airport Shuttle10 optionsEl Escorial Tours14 optionsMadrid Pub Tour5 optionsMadrid Wine Tour20 optionsFood Tour Madrid52 optionsReina Sofia Museum Tickets12 options
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Madrid Off Road Segway Tour: Explore Casa de Campo ParkYou’ll glide through Madrid’s biggest park on a Segway, picking up cool facts from your local guide and seeing spots most visitors miss—all in just two hours.
Madrid: Private Walking Tour Royal Palace & Plaza MayorYou walk Madrid's historical center for four hours with a native guide who knows the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and the neighborhoods between them. The tour is customizable to your interests, includes metro or bus rides, and ends with tapas and drinks. Hotel pickup is included, so you start and finish at your accommodation.Is it for me?Book this if you want Madrid's history explained by someone who actually lives here and you'd rather not spend the morning figuring out which sites matter or how to get between them — the customizable route and included transport mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Madrid: Segway River Tour with Historic Bridges & ViewpointsYou’ll roll along Madrid Río on a Segway with a local guide, crossing historic bridges like Puente de Segovia and stopping at viewpoints with skyline vistas. Expect quick training, small group laughs, and little surprises — from riverside wildlife to royal monuments shining in the sun. It’s an easy way to see another side of Madrid while feeling just a bit adventurous.
Madrid Retiro Park: Flying Dress Photoshoot & Private GalleryYou’ll slip into a flowing dress and wander through Madrid’s Retiro Park as your photographer guides you past Palacio de Cristal and lush gardens. Expect laughter, sunlight catching glass and petals, and candid moments captured forever in your private photo gallery. Let yourself feel playful — sometimes that’s what sticks with you most.
Madrid: Private Walking Tour Customized to Your InterestsYou get a private guide who builds the route around your interests before you start walking. Meet at your hotel, explore neighborhoods and landmarks at your own pace, learn where locals eat and shop, and leave with the confidence to navigate Madrid on your own. Museum entries are separate and arranged in advance if you want them.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Madrid beyond the main sights and prefer a guide who listens to what you actually want to see. The route is built around your interests, which means you're not following a fixed schedule—you're walking at your own pace with someone who knows the city.
El Escorial Monastery Madrid: Private Tour & Skip-the-LineYou skip the entry line, wear an individual headset, and follow a licensed guide through the Royal Basilica, Philip II's Library, the Royal Pantheon and the Hall of the Battles, ending in the Renaissance gardens where peacocks roam. The tour covers centuries of Habsburg history in one morning without you having to navigate the monastery alone or buy tickets separately. Skip-the-line entry and the headset are included in the price.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see El Escorial's main rooms and artworks without waiting in the entry line or navigating the monastery alone — the skip-the-line tickets and headset are what make a private tour worth the cost when you're visiting from Madrid.
Madrid: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 3 Routes & Santiago BernabéuYou board a bus and choose your own route through Madrid's three distinct circuits, hopping off at Santiago Bernabéu, Plaza Mayor, Gran Vía, Temple of Debod, or any of the other stops that appeal to you. The app tracks buses in real time so you're never guessing when the next one arrives. Your 24 or 48-hour ticket covers all three routes and stays valid for three months, so you can spread the sightseeing across multiple days if you prefer.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Madrid's main sights without planning metro routes or walking between neighborhoods — the three routes cover everything from historic plazas to modern districts, and the live tracking app means you're never waiting blind at a stop.
Madrid Shopping Tour: Malasaña & Las Letras with Local StylistYou walk through Malasaña and Las Letras with a Madrid native who knows independent designers, vintage shops, and Spanish brands most visitors never find. She gives you styling advice as you shop, shows you where the quality is and where the value lives, and finishes the day with a traditional drink and tapa at a tavern that's been there since 1827. The tour is personalized to what you're actually looking for, so you're not following a script.Is it for me?Book this if you want to shop like a Madrid local instead of following a tourist route, and you'd rather have someone who actually knows the designers and the neighborhoods show you around than figure it out yourself.
Madrid Pub Crawl: VIP Entry, Shots & Club AccessA Madrid pub crawl led by professional party hosts that moves through three city-center bars and ends at a top nightclub with VIP access included. The crawl starts at 23:00 at La Ostia in Sol and spends 45–50 minutes at each venue, where you get a free shot, drinking games, and discounted drink deals. You'll meet an international mix of travelers, Erasmus students and locals; groups of 7–21 get a bottle of cava to share. The club at the end changes nightly — Shoko on Friday and Saturday, Teatro Kapital on Thursday, Barcelo on Monday and Wednesday, and others on remaining nights.Is it for me?Book this if you're coming solo or with a group and want to meet other travelers through games and activities across multiple venues; skip it if you prefer a quieter evening at one bar.
Madrid Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Meet-GreetYou're picked up at Madrid-Barajas arrivals with a meet-and-greet, driven to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the driver waits 45 minutes free if your flight's delayed. No haggling, no wrong turns, fixed price confirmed before you land. Book online, fill in your hotel address and phone number, and the driver finds you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your hotel without arranging transport or worrying about the fare — the driver's waiting, the price is locked, and you just walk out and get in.
Evening Segway Tour Madrid: Lavapiés & Royal PalaceYou get a private Segway tour through two of Madrid's most distinct neighborhoods: the multicultural, art-filled streets of Lavapiés and the grand Habsburg center with its Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and Almudena Cathedral. Training and a helmet are included, and the guide handles the history while you handle the gliding. The pace covers ground without exhaustion, and the whole experience runs two to three hours.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to cover Madrid's main Habsburg landmarks and Lavapiés' street art without the fatigue of walking — the Segway does the work, and the private format means your pace is yours alone. You'll need moderate fitness and closed-toe shoes; the tour runs rain or shine unless it's heavy, so plan accordingly.
Professional Photoshoot Madrid: Same-Day Photos & Video ReelA professional photoshoot in Madrid where a photographer with over 7 years of experience guides you through hidden alleys, vibrant neighborhoods and iconic spots while capturing authentic images. You receive all photos the same day, pick 20 for professional retouching, and get a polished 10-second video reel as a bonus. The session lasts about an hour and the photographer is available 24/7 to fit your schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling solo or with a partner and want professional photos of yourselves in Madrid without the stress of posing or waiting weeks for edits—the photographer handles the direction, and you walk away with finished images the same day.
Madrid Inquisition Game: Self-Guided City Adventure & Hidden GemsIf you want to explore Madrid without feeling like a tourist, this self-guided city game is perfect. You’ll solve clues, discover hidden corners, and see famous spots like Plaza Mayor and San Miguel Market—all at your own pace.
Stone Carving in Cercedilla, Madrid: Mindful Workshop & HikeYou'll spend a few hours carving stone with real tools, choosing your material and letting your hands work without pressure to produce anything gallery-ready. The workshop includes all tools, materials, and coffee or tea. Afterward, you can hike through the nearby forest and eat lunch in the village, or head back to Madrid. It's built for people who want to slow down and make something, not check off a box.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants a few hours away from screens and schedules, carving something with their hands while their mind settles — no experience needed, and the short duration means you can fit it into a Madrid trip without rearranging the whole day.
Madrid Airport Private Transfer to City Center & HotelStep into Madrid feeling rested—your private transfer from MAD airport includes meet-and-greet service, an English-speaking chauffeur, and a comfortable business car straight to your hotel in the city center. You’ll skip taxi lines and currency stress while getting local tips along the way—one of those arrivals you’ll remember long after the trip.
Madrid Reina Sofia: Picasso Guernica & Flex Entry with AudioYou get all-day access to Madrid's Reina Sofia Museum with a digital audio guide covering the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Walk through Picasso's Guernica, Dalí and Miró masterpieces, and 20th-century works by Kandinsky and Bacon at your own pace. The flex ticket works during regular hours—Monday and Wednesday–Saturday 10am to 7pm, Sunday 10am to 12:30pm—so you choose when to arrive and how long to stay.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Madrid who wants to see Picasso's Guernica and the museum's major modern art works without booking a specific time slot—the flex ticket and audio guide mean you show up when it suits you and understand what you're looking at without a separate tour.
Madrid: El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Private TourYou get picked up from your Madrid hotel and driven to two major Spanish heritage sites outside the city: the Valley of the Fallen monument in the Sierra de Guadarrama, then El Escorial monastery, where a private guide explains the history and context of both. Entry tickets to both sites are included, as is transportation and the return drive to your hotel. The whole experience runs as a half-day tour, so you're back in the city by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen without arranging separate tickets, transport, or timing — the private guide and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Madrid: Self-guided scavenger hunt & city walk with appYou’ll wander Madrid’s streets solving clues at your own pace—no guide needed. Snap creative photos, laugh with friends, and discover famous sights like Palacio de Cibeles and Retiro Park in a playful new way. With flexible timing and an easy-to-use app, it’s an experience you’ll remember long after you’ve left the city.
Madrid Prado Museum: Entry Ticket & Audio GuideYou get timed entry that skips the security queue, a multilingual audio guide loaded on your phone, and access to the permanent collection plus temporary exhibitions. The guide narrates the stories behind the masterpieces — Las Meninas, Goya, Bosch, El Greco — so you understand what you're looking at instead of just standing there. Book your time slot in advance and arrive in your window.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see the masterpieces without losing an afternoon to the security queue, and who'd rather understand what they're looking at than just pass through. The timed slot and audio guide together turn a crowded museum visit into something you can actually absorb.
Prado Museum Madrid: Skip-the-Line Tickets & Audio GuideYou skip the ticket line at Madrid's Prado Museum and explore masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, Bosch and Rubens on your own schedule. Your entry includes access to the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, plus an optional audio guide on your phone. You move through the galleries at whatever pace feels right, stopping as long as you want in front of the paintings that hold you.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Madrid who wants to spend their time looking at art instead of standing in line. The timed entry removes the queue entirely, which is what makes a morning or afternoon at the Prado feel unhurried instead of rushed.
