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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Madrid: Teatro Flamenco "Emociones" Live Show & DrinksYou arrive 30 minutes early, settle into your seat with a welcome drink, and watch top-tier flamenco artists perform "Emociones" for an hour in a state-of-the-art theater designed for the art form. Premium seating puts you in the front rows; VIP adds unlimited drinks and a meet-and-greet with performers. Tapas are available to order during the show, and the venue is fully wheelchair accessible with no dress code required.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see flamenco performed at a professional level in a venue designed specifically for it, without arranging a separate dinner or worrying about finding an authentic show — the artists and the theater do that work for you.
Madrid: Tapas Cooking Class & Bottomless Wine PairingYou cook four regional Spanish tapas in pairs at your own station, guided by a professional chef who keeps your glass full. After class, you move to a shared dining table where you eat the tapas you made plus a main course and dessert, paired with five different Spanish wines. The whole experience is designed around the social side of cooking and eating, not the performance of it.Is it for me?This works well if you want to learn Spanish cooking in a social setting rather than a formal classroom, and if you'd rather spend an evening cooking and eating with a group than taking a solo class and leaving with notes.
Madrid Tuk Tuk Tour: Royal Palace, Prado & City HighlightsYou’ll get Madrid’s greatest hits in just 60 minutes—from the Royal Palace to Cibeles Fountain—all while riding in a private eco tuk tuk with a local guide who knows their stuff. Expect quick stops for photos, warm blankets if it’s chilly, and real stories that stick with you long after the ride ends.
Madrid: Dark History Walking Tour & Haunted PalaceYou walk through Plaza Mayor where Inquisition trials were staged as public spectacle, then through Madrid's oldest medieval streets to the Church of San Ginés and its headless phantom legend. The tour covers political assassinations at Puerta del Sol, the literary violence of Santa Ana's tavern duels, and ends at Palacio de Linares, Spain's most haunted palace. A local guide leads the way and shapes the route to fit your group's pace.Is it for me?Book this if you want Madrid's darker history and ghost stories told by someone who knows the city — the local guide adjusts the route to fit your group's pace, which is what makes two hours feel complete rather than rushed.
Madrid Airport to City: Private Transfer with Local DriverYou’ll step off your flight at Madrid Barajas airport and spot your driver waiting with your name on a sign—no stress or confusion. Enjoy a comfortable private transfer into Madrid city with help for your luggage and friendly local tips along the way. There’s something quietly reassuring about being met like this after a long journey.
Toledo Day Trip from Madrid: Cathedral, Jewish Quarter & MonumentsYou’ll wander medieval streets in Toledo with a local guide, step inside its grand Gothic cathedral, and explore both Christian and Jewish landmarks—plus get free time for tapas or your own discoveries before heading back to Madrid. Expect unexpected details and stories that stick with you long after you leave.
Madrid: Flamenco Show at Tablao de la Villa & DrinkYou arrive for one of three nightly shows in a 19th-century Madrid mansion with clear sightlines to the stage. One drink is included; dinner is optional and booked separately with earlier arrival times. The performance is pure flamenco with no narrative—just the artists and the forms. Plan for roughly 90 minutes of show, and book your dinner slot on their website if you want to eat before.Is it for me?Right for travelers in Madrid who want to see flamenco performed live in an intimate setting without arranging a large tour group. The three nightly shows fit different schedules, and the optional dinner means you can keep it simple or make an evening of it.
Madrid Tapas Crawl: Family Bars & Local Food TourYou’ll taste Madrid’s true flavors on this tapas crawl: sipping sangria in a century-old bodega, sharing plates of Iberian ham and Manchego cheese where locals gather, and laughing along with your guide as you try new things together. Expect four drinks, plenty of food (it really is a full meal), and stories that linger long after you leave.
Madrid: Tapas & Wine Tour with Jamón Slicing & CalamariYou'll taste seven local foods and six Spanish drinks — jamón ibérico, sizzling shrimp, crispy calamari, and handmade chocolate — while a local guide takes you through Madrid's oldest quarters and skips you past the line at the city's favorite sandwich counter. Small groups mean you move at a human pace and hear stories no guidebook carries. Dietary needs can be accommodated with a note at booking.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to eat the way locals do without spending hours researching which bars are real and which ones are set dressing — the small group size and local guide are what make the difference between a food tour and actually being fed.
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Tour Madrid: Museum & pitch-side accessYou get a guided walk through the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and Real Madrid Museum with entry included, a local guide who knows the club's story, and headsets so you hear everything clearly. The museum spans three floors with original kits, the Champions League trophy, and a photo with the squad. If you upgrade, you stay for tapas and stadium-brewed beer overlooking the pitch before heading out.Is it for me?Right for anyone in Madrid who wants to see the Bernabéu and understand Real Madrid's history without arranging entry separately — the guide and headsets mean you hear the story as you move through. Plan for a couple of hours on your feet, moving through three museum floors in sequence; that pace is what keeps the whole experience flowing and lets you see everything that's open.
Madrid: Tapas & Vermut Tour La Latina & Plaza MayorYou taste five different tapas stops across Madrid's historic quarters, from Plaza de la Villa through La Latina to Puerta del Sol, with all food and drinks included. A local guide leads you through traditional tabernas, wine bodegas, and local bars where you'll eat garlic prawns, Ibérico specialities, vermut, and regional wine before finishing with dessert. The walk is about 1.6 kilometers at a relaxed pace with plenty of stops, and you'll learn how Madrid actually eats tapas—shared, slow, and social.Is it for me?Right for adults and older children who want to eat a real dinner across Madrid's oldest neighborhoods without arranging five separate reservations or figuring out what to order—the guide's route and the included tastings handle both.
Madrid: Segway City Tour with Tapas & Royal Palace StopsYou’ll glide past Madrid’s Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral on a Segway, zip through lively plazas and riverside parks with your local guide leading the way, hear stories you’d never find in a guidebook, and finish off with a tasty paella tapa if you pick the longer route. It’s fun, easygoing — and leaves you feeling like you’ve seen another side of Madrid.
Madrid: Prado Museum Skip-the-Line Small Group TourYou skip the ticket line, move through the Prado's masterpieces with a small group and a trained art historian, and take in works by Velázquez, Goya, Bosch, Caravaggio and others without arranging entry separately. The group caps at seven people, so the pace stays manageable and the guide can actually talk with you, not at you. Admission is included in the price.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Prado's essential works without navigating the ticket queue or arranging entry separately—the small group size is what makes it possible to actually hear the guide and stand in front of each painting without being rushed.
Madrid: Las Ventas Bullring & Museum Audio TourYou walk through Las Ventas bullring and its museum at your own pace, following an audio guide available in 12 languages that explains each stop along the marked route. Entry, the guide, and access to the virtual bullfighting game are all included. The whole visit is wheelchair accessible and takes roughly two to four hours depending on how long you spend in each section.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to understand Las Ventas and bullfighting history without a group schedule or live guide—the audio guide and marked route let you spend as much time as you want at each stop, which is what makes a self-paced visit work in a space this large.
Madrid: Retiro Park Private Segway Tour & Barrio LetrasYou’ll glide from Madrid’s literary quarter into Retiro Park on a private Segway tour—with all gear included and a friendly local guide leading you past ancient trees, glass palaces, and lively lakesides. Expect small surprises (and maybe a duck encounter), plus stories you won’t find in any guidebook.
Madrid Prado Museum: Small Group Art Tour Skip-the-LineYou’ll step into Madrid’s Prado Museum with skip-the-line entry and a small group—guided by an art historian who brings each masterpiece alive. Pause with Goya’s shadows, laugh over El Greco stories, and get close enough to see brushstrokes on Velázquez. It’s less about checking boxes and more about feeling part of Madrid’s art heartbeat.
Madrid: Spanish Inquisition Night Walk & Ghost Stories TourYou’ll follow a costumed storyteller through Madrid’s old town after dark, pausing at plazas and churches where the Spanish Inquisition left its mark. Hear legends and ghost stories that linger in the city’s stone streets. It’s not just history—it feels personal, even a little eerie at times. You might find yourself glancing over your shoulder too.
Toledo: Half-Day Walking Tour with Cathedral & Synagogue EntryYou’ll step straight into Toledo’s tangled past on this half-day tour from Madrid: walk medieval lanes with a local guide, see El Greco’s famous painting up close, and pause under white arches at Santa María la Blanca Synagogue. Includes city pickup and fast-track entry so you can focus on soaking it all in.
Video Game Museum Madrid: 70 years of interactive gamingYou get two hours inside Spain's only interactive video game museum, playing original consoles from the 1950s through modern VR setups in a restored 19th-century palace. No guide, no schedule—just you, the games, and the freedom to spend as long as you want on whatever catches your attention. Entry is included and the space is fully accessible.Is it for me?Right for anyone who grew up with games or wants to understand how they evolved—the two hours let you actually play instead of just observe, and the self-guided pace means you spend time on what matters to you, not what a tour schedule demands.
Segovia: Alcazar & Cathedral Day Trip from MadridYou’ll walk beneath Segovia’s Roman aqueduct, wander cobbled streets past Casa de los Picos, step inside the vast Cathedral with a local guide, and climb towers at the Alcazar—all with transport from Madrid included. Expect moments of quiet awe and lively stories from guides who know their city inside out.
