Things to do in Madrid
Prado Museum Guided Tour46 optionsDay Trips from Madrid15 optionsFlamenco Tour Madrid10 optionsMadrid City Tour6 optionsMadrid Walking Tour124 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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Prado Museum Madrid: Skip-the-Line Guided TourYou skip the entry queue with a preferent ticket and move through the Prado Museum in Madrid with a professional guide who covers the major works—Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Titian, Rubens, Bosch—plus sculptures, armor and other pieces in the collection. Wireless headsets keep you connected in crowded galleries, and the small group size means the pace stays manageable. The tour takes two to three hours and ends back where you started.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Prado's highlights without spending your morning in the entry queue, and you'd rather have someone explain the paintings than wander and guess—the guide's knowledge and the small group size are what make three hours feel complete instead of rushed.
Madrid to Ávila & Segovia: UNESCO Day Trip with Walking ToursYou travel by air-conditioned bus from Madrid to Ávila and Segovia, two UNESCO World Heritage cities an hour apart. A bilingual guide leads you through Ávila's medieval walls and Romanesque basilicas, then through Segovia's Roman aqueduct and the Alcázar fortress. You get a drink and snack in Ávila, radio headsets for both walking tours, and return to Madrid in the evening. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you see both cities in one day without arranging tickets or timing yourself.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see two UNESCO cities in a single day from Madrid without renting a car or coordinating your own tickets and timing — the fixed schedule and included transport are what make both cities possible in one afternoon.
Toledo Private Tour from Madrid: Licensed Guide & Valley ViewpointYou get picked up from your Madrid hotel, driven to Toledo, and guided through the city's three historic quarters by someone licensed to explain what's inside the main monuments. You start at the Mirador del Valle viewpoint, walk the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim neighborhoods on foot, and either return to Madrid afterward or take three hours free to explore on your own before heading back. Monument tickets are purchased on-site as you go.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a guide who knows the city and can explain what you're seeing inside the main monuments, without the hassle of arranging transport, timing, or figuring out which churches and synagogues are worth entering—the licensed guide handles that, and the fixed pickup means you don't navigate Madrid traffic yourself.
Madrid: Tapas & Wine Tour with 4 Historic TavernsYou'll visit four working Madrid taverns with a local guide, taste authentic tapas and vermouth at each stop, learn why locals don't drink sangria, and walk through the city's historic center including Plaza Mayor. The guide handles the route and the stories; you handle the eating and the learning. Small groups mean you're not herded, and the fixed itinerary means you don't have to figure out where to go next.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat and drink like a Madrid local without spending the afternoon figuring out which bars are real and which are tourist setups—the guide handles the navigation and the history, leaving you to focus on the taste.
Segovia & Toledo Day Trip from Madrid: Alcázar & CathedralYou visit Segovia's 2,000-year-old Roman Aqueduct and fairytale Alcázar castle, then travel to Toledo for a guided walk through medieval streets and the optional Toledo Cathedral. Transport, walking tours with headphones, and Alcázar entry are included; you arrange your own lunch in Zocodover Square and return to Madrid in the late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see two of Spain's most significant World Heritage cities in a single day without renting a car or planning transport yourself — the fixed schedule and included coach handle the logistics, leaving you free to walk and absorb.
Madrid Pubcrawl: 4 Bars, Club Entry & 5 Shots GuidedYou get picked up at the party hostel, skip lines at four bars with a free shot at each, then enter a big club with VIP access and your fifth shot included. Three to six guides keep the group together, and all cover fees and fast-track entrance are already paid. The pubcrawl runs every night of the year, so you're joining an established route with a real crowd, not a one-off group.Is it for me?Book this if you want to meet people from other countries without arranging your own bar route or worrying about cover charges and lines — the guides, the fixed stops, and the included shots are what make a solo night out feel like you're part of something bigger.
Old Town Madrid: Royal Palace to Plaza Mayor Walking TourYou walk Madrid's medieval core with a professional guide for 2.5 hours, starting at the Royal Palace and ending at Puerta del Sol. You see the Arab Walls, Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, and the narrow streets of La Latina without arranging your own route or timing. The group stays small, and wheelchair access is available throughout, though you'll need comfortable shoes and should dress for the weather.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Madrid's medieval layout and history without planning their own route or timing. Expect to be on your feet for the full 2.5 hours on cobblestone streets, which is what lets you actually see the neighborhoods instead of rushing between major sites.
Madrid: Prado Museum Tour & Botín Lunch with Walking RouteYou’ll follow an expert guide through Madrid’s Prado Museum highlights, stroll lively streets from the Literary Quarter to Plaza Mayor, then head behind-the-scenes at Botín before sitting down for their signature three-course lunch. Expect laughter, local stories, and sensory moments that linger long after you leave.
Madrid: Historic Center Walking Tour & Royal Palace StoriesYou’ll start at Puerta del Sol with your guide (look for the yellow umbrella), wander Madrid’s historic plazas, taste jamón at San Miguel Market, and hear personal stories behind royal palaces and quiet corners. Expect laughter, unexpected details, and moments that make Madrid feel close — even if you’ve never been before.
Madrid: Market Tour & Paella Cooking Class with LunchYou’ll join a small group in Madrid to shop at a historic market with a local guide, pick fresh ingredients, then cook classic tapas and paella together in a private kitchen. Share laughter over lunch and drinks as you learn not just recipes—but why food means so much here. You might leave full, but also feeling unexpectedly connected.
Madrid: Tapas Tour with Spanish Wine & Local HistoryYou visit four tapas bars across Madrid's old quarters in 3.5 hours, tasting 14+ dishes and four Spanish wines with a local guide who knows the history and the hideouts. Groups stay small, allergies are accommodated, and the route adjusts if it rains. You're back in time for an evening plan.Is it for me?Right for first-time visitors and repeat travelers who want to eat like a local without planning four separate stops. The small group size and fixed route mean you taste a real range of Madrid's food culture in one afternoon, with a guide who knows which bars to skip and which ones matter.
Tapas Tour Madrid: Three Bars & Sit-Down DinnerYou walk three traditional tapas bars with a local guide who explains Madrid's history as you go, stop at Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa, then sit down for a full dinner with wine and after-dinner drinks. The guide ends the night with personal recommendations for the rest of your stay in Madrid.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to understand Madrid's layout and history while eating at places locals actually go, without arranging restaurants or navigating on your own. The evening pace—three bars, then dinner—is what fits both the walking and the meal into one night.
Segovia & Avila Day Trip from Madrid: Roman Aqueduct & Medieval WallsYou depart Madrid at 9:30am and spend the morning in Segovia exploring the Roman Aqueduct, Gothic Cathedral, and medieval streets before free time for lunch. In the afternoon, you travel to Avila to walk the intact medieval walls and tour the historic center. The bilingual guide and air-conditioned transport handle the logistics; you return to Madrid by 6:30pm.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see two UNESCO-listed medieval cities in one day without arranging your own transport, timing stops, or navigating between them — the fixed schedule and bilingual guide handle all three, leaving you to focus on the monuments and the streets themselves.
Madrid: Reina Sofia Small Group Tour with Skip-the-LineYou’ll join a small group inside Madrid’s Reina Sofia Museum, skipping the long lines and exploring modern Spanish art with a passionate local guide. From Picasso’s Guernica to hidden gems by Miró and Dalí, you’ll get real stories and time to pause—not just rush by. Expect moments that linger after you leave.
Madrid: City Bike Tour with Tapas Option & E-Bike ChoiceYou’ll roll through Madrid’s plazas and parks by bike or e-bike, hearing local stories as you go. Pause for photos at places like Plaza Mayor and Retiro Park, taste jamón at San Miguel Market if you choose tapas, and finish with ideas for your own adventures. Expect laughter, real city sounds, and new corners of Madrid you might’ve missed otherwise.
Madrid: Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace Walking TourYou walk through Madrid's medieval core with a local guide who knows the stories behind Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, San Miguel Market, the Arab Wall, Almudena Cathedral and the Royal Palace. The guide handles the history and context, then advises you on restaurants and what to see next. Two and a half hours, small groups, and you leave with a personalized Madrid guide on WhatsApp.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Madrid's medieval core explained by someone who knows the hidden stories, not just the names of the squares. Two and a half hours is the pace that lets you absorb the history instead of rushing through it.
Toledo Day Trip from Madrid: Walking Tour & Valley ViewpointYou travel by air-conditioned bus from Madrid to Toledo with a bilingual guide who leads a walking tour through the medieval center, including the iconic Valley Viewpoint and the Gothic Cathedral (optional entry available). After the guided portion, you have roughly four hours to explore independently — the Jewish Quarter, workshops, museums, or just the streets themselves — before returning to Madrid by early evening. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you skip the logistics and keep the freedom.Is it for me?Right for anyone based in Madrid who wants to see Toledo's main sights without renting a car or piecing together train schedules and entry tickets — the guide handles the orientation, the bus handles the logistics, and you keep the afternoon to yourself.
Madrid: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum Skip-the-Line TicketYou enter straight into the galleries without waiting in the entry line, then move through 1,000 artworks spanning medieval to modern art—Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Kandinsky, Picasso and others—plus rotating exhibitions like Carmen Laffon. The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, has a ground-floor café, free Wi-Fi, and a separate gift shop. Plan for at least three hours if you want to see the highlights without rushing.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Madrid who wants to see the major European painters—Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Kandinsky, Picasso—without spending the first hour in an entry queue. The timed ticket means you choose when you arrive instead of waiting for availability.
Ribera del Duero Wine Tour from Madrid: 3 Wineries & TastingsYou're picked up in Madrid at 9:15am and driven two hours to Ribiera del Duero, where you visit three wineries selected to show both traditional and modern winemaking. At each stop you taste at least three Tempranillo wines and learn directly from expert guides. Lunch is on your own, but traditional Spanish appetizers are included with the tastings. Round-trip transport in a small group means no driving yourself, and you return to Madrid around 8:15pm after a full day in the region.Is it for me?Right for wine enthusiasts and curious travelers who want to understand Tempranillo and Ribiera del Duero without arranging their own transport or navigating between wineries. The full day — 11 hours out — is what makes three winery visits, tastings, and the medieval cellar possible in one trip from Madrid.
Madrid La Latina: Wine Tasting & Tapas with Spanish SommelierYou move through four of La Latina's best bars with a Spanish sommelier, tasting wines from his private collection paired with Iberian tenderloin, codfish, olives, and tostas. The tour ends with Pedro Ximenez poured over ice cream. Groups stay at eight, the pace is evening-slow, and you're eating and drinking at the level locals do, not at the tourist version. Book if you want the real thing and don't mind that the neighborhood's cobblestones and stairs are part of what makes it worth seeing.Is it for me?Right for wine and food lovers who want to taste at the level locals do and don't mind navigating cobblestones and stairs to get there — the sommelier's private collection and the evening timing in La Latina are what make this different from the standard Madrid food tour.
