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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Segway tour Madrid historic center: Private, five landmarksA private Segway tour of Madrid's historic center with a live guide in English, Spanish or French, starting in Barrio de las Letras and covering Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral viewpoint, Plaza de Ramales, Plaza de la Villa, and Puerta del Sol. The tour runs 1 to 3 hours depending on the option you choose, and includes helmet, insurance, Segway use and training before you ride. Children from age 10 can join when accompanied by an adult; weight must be between 30 and 125 kg.Is it for me?Book the 1-hour option if you want the highlights and a quick introduction to the old town; choose 90 minutes or 2 hours if you want time to absorb the history and stories at each stop; pick the 3-hour tour if you're comfortable on a Segway and want to explore the neighborhoods at a slower pace and hear the full context of each plaza.
Madrid: Prado & Reina Sofía Museums Early Access Guided TourYou arrive at the Prado Museum entrance before opening, spend 90 minutes with a professional guide learning about Spanish masterpieces, take a short break, then move to the Reina Sofía to see abstract and surrealist works. Both museum entries and the guide are included; the whole thing takes four hours and runs in English and Spanish.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Madrid's two most important art museums in one morning without figuring out tickets, timing, or which rooms to prioritize — the early start is what keeps the galleries uncrowded while you're actually looking.
Madrid: Paella & Sangria Cooking Class with Tapas TastingYou’ll join locals in central Madrid to cook paella over a real fire, mix up proper sangria with eleven ingredients (not just wine!), snack on tortilla de patatas and jamón bruschetta, then sit down together for a meal that feels like family lunch. It’s hands-on, warm-hearted—and those little details will stick with you long after.
Madrid Airport Transfer: Private Taxi & Door-to-Door ServiceYou get picked up by a named driver holding a nameplate in the arrivals hall, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle sized to your group and luggage, and pay a fixed price with no meter or negotiation. The driver waits 45 minutes if your flight is delayed, and customer support is available around the clock. Your only job is to show your booking voucher and get in the car.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and meter negotiation — the fixed price and named driver waiting with your name mean you walk out of the terminal and into a car that's already yours.
Madrid: Prado Museum Art Tour with Expert Local GuideYou’ll walk through Madrid’s Prado Museum with a local art historian who makes every masterpiece feel personal. Expect quiet moments by Goya, hidden details revealed by your guide, and time to ask any question you want. This private tour includes entry and audio equipment so you can really listen — and maybe see art differently when you leave.
Tapas tour Madrid: Five stops, 2.5 hoursYou’ll wander through Madrid’s La Latina with a local guide, tasting award-winning tortilla, artisanal cheeses, black squid sandwiches and sipping vermouth or tinto de verano. Share stories over sizzling garlic mushrooms and laugh with new friends as you discover why tapas are more than just food here—they’re memories waiting to happen.
Madrid: Old City & Royal Quarter Walking Tour Small GroupYou walk Madrid's old city and royal quarter with a certified local guide in a group of eight or fewer, starting at the 2,220-year-old Debod Temple and moving through Plaza Mayor, San Miguel Market, and the Royal Palace quarter. Cathedral entry is included, and the pace lets you actually absorb the history instead of racing between stops. It's the kind of tour where you understand why the city is built the way it is, not just what the buildings are called.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main sights of Madrid's old city and royal quarter explained by someone who knows the history, without the logistics of finding each place yourself or joining a group of thirty people. The small size and certified guide are what make the difference between a walk and an actual understanding of why Madrid is shaped the way it is.
Madrid: Prado Museum Skip-the-Line Guided TourYou skip the entrance queue and walk straight in with a professional guide who explains the Prado's masterpieces, from 12th-century works to contemporary pieces, and connects them to Spanish history and the artists' lives. Both permanent and temporary collections are included, and the tour is paced so you absorb what you're seeing rather than rush through. You're finished before the crowds peak, with time left in your Madrid day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand what you're looking at in one of Europe's greatest art museums without spending your morning in line — the skip-the-line entry and a guide who connects the paintings to Spanish history and the artists' lives is what makes that possible in a single visit.
Madrid: Vintage Bike Tour City Highlights & Small GroupYou’ll pedal vintage bikes through Madrid’s lively plazas and quiet parks with a small group and local guide. Taste cheese at San Miguel Market, pause at grand landmarks like the Royal Palace and Puerta de Alcalá, and feel both city energy and peaceful moments in Retiro Park. Expect laughter, real stories, and new views around every corner.
Retiro Park Segway tour Madrid: 118 hectares without walkingA Segway tour of Madrid's Retiro Park covers 118 hectares of gardens, monuments and lakeside paths in one hour with a local guide in English or Spanish. The guide leads you past the Crystal Palace, the Monument to Alfonso XII, the main lake and the Fallen Angel statue, plus the Royal Astronomical Observatory and a Romanesque hermitage. Training and safety gear—helmet, insurance and oilskin for rain—are included; children under 9 cannot ride alone, and riders must weigh between 35 and 125 kg.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the whole park without spending the hour walking—the Segway covers the 118 hectares and all the main monuments in the time a walking tour would barely get you past the entrance. Choose it if you're visiting Madrid for just a day and Retiro is on your list but your feet aren't up for miles of pavement.
Toledo Half-Day Tour from Madrid: Cathedral & El GrecoYou get picked up in Madrid, driven to Toledo in a comfortable bus, and walked through the Cathedral, the Church of Santo Tomé with El Greco's famous painting, and the Santa María la Blanca Synagogue by a local guide who explains the history as you move through each space. Entry to all three sites is included, as is the return transport to Madrid, and you're back by early evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Toledo's three major religious sites and El Greco's most famous painting without arranging your own transport or buying tickets separately — the fixed itinerary and included guide mean you move through the city with context instead of confusion.
Madrid: Reina Sofía Museum Tour & Guernica with Art HistorianYou spend 90 minutes moving through the Reina Sofía's highlights with an art historian who explains the paintings instead of just naming them. You stand in front of Guernica, see works by Picasso and Dalí, and learn the history of 20th-century Spanish art. Entrance is included, the guide speaks English and Spanish at the same time, and the whole thing is organized so you show up and start — no tickets to hunt for, no confusion about timing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the paintings instead of just seeing them, and you'd rather have someone who knows the history walk you through it than wander the galleries alone trying to read plaques.
Madrid: Tapas Walking Food Tour with Drinks & Local StoriesYou’ll taste your way through Madrid’s lively streets on this walking tapas tour — from sizzling garlic shrimp to classic tortilla and calamari sandwiches near Plaza Mayor, all guided by a local who shares stories along the way. Expect laughter over shared plates, unexpected art stops, drinks included, and a sweet finish with churros or ice cream. It’s less a checklist than a memory in motion.
Madrid: Private City Tour with Royal Palace & Plaza MayorYou’ll walk through Madrid’s iconic plazas with a private guide, hear stories behind Puerta del Sol’s famous clock, see the Royal Palace from outside, and pause for a local treat in a hidden café. Alongside city highlights, you’ll pick up small details that stick with you long after — laughter in Plaza Mayor or that sudden hush near the palace gates.
Toledo Jewish Heritage Tour from Madrid: Two Synagogues & QuarterA private guided tour of Toledo's Jewish heritage departing from Madrid, visiting the Toledo Jewish Quarter, El Tránsito Synagogue (with the National Museum of Sephardic Culture), and Santa María la Blanca Synagogue. Your licensed local guide, specialized in Jewish culture, walks you through narrow streets and underground archaeological remains that reveal how a Sephardic community built a "city within a city" from the 4th century onward. The tour runs 3, 5, or 8 hours depending on the option you choose; the 5- and 8-hour versions include round-trip transfer from Madrid.Is it for me?Pick the 3-hour option if you're already in Toledo and want the guided walk and two main synagogues without the Madrid transfer. Choose the 5-hour tour for a fuller exploration of the Jewish quarter with pickup from Madrid included. The 8-hour version suits travelers who want to linger in the quarter, visit additional sites, and have time to absorb the full scope of Sephardic history without feeling rushed.
Consuegra Windmills Tour from Madrid: Don Quixote RouteA guided tour from Madrid visiting the 12 whitewashed windmills of Consuegra—the ones that inspired Miguel de Cervantes—then moving to Toledo for a walk to Plaza de Zocodover, lunch, free time to explore, and the Valley Viewpoint at sunset. The guide speaks Spanish with simultaneous audio translation available in several languages; groups stay between 4 and 14 people in a Mercedes minivan with air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Bottled water and entrance to the Rucio Windmill are included.Is it for me?Choose the tasting option at checkout if you want lunch included at the Toledo restaurant; without it, you have the two hours free to eat where you prefer. Groups of 4 to 14 work best for anyone who wants the literary history explained without the scale of a full-size coach tour, and the small size also means the guide can adjust the pace if someone needs more time at the mills or in Toledo.
Madrid Tapas Tour: Chef-Led Cellar Dinner & Bottomless WineYou’ll slip into Madrid’s lively evenings alongside local chefs: tasting croquetas in an old hardware shop, sampling jamón ibérico with new friends, and learning about vermouth culture before settling in for a private cellar dinner with bottomless wine. Expect laughter over pintxos, honest stories from your guide, and flavors you’ll want to chase long after you leave.
Electric Tuk Tuk Madrid: Temple of Debod & Royal PalaceYou ride through Madrid's main landmarks—palaces, fountains, museums, churches, stadiums and an Egyptian temple—in a private electric tuk tuk with a guide who explains what you're seeing. Pickup is at Plaza de Oriente, stops are fixed, and the whole thing takes three hours. Bring a light jacket and book at least a day ahead to confirm your vehicle.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Madrid's main sights in one loop without arranging your own transport or timing—the fixed 180-minute route and electric vehicle mean you skip the logistics and spend three hours moving through the city with someone who knows where to stop for the best view.
Madrid: Malasaña Food Market Tour & Churros BreakfastYou’ll wander Malasaña’s lively streets with a local guide, tasting fresh churros dipped in chocolate, sampling Iberian ham and olive oil at the market, then sitting down for a relaxed tapas lunch with classic Madrid drinks. It’s a morning full of flavors and stories — perfect if you want to feel part of real Madrid for a few hours.
Madrid: Private Food Walking Tour with 10 TastingsYou’ll wander Madrid’s lively streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and snack worth trying. Taste classics like tortilla and patatas bravas, dip churros in chocolate, and hear stories behind each stop. With flexible tastings (vegetarian too) and real conversation along the way, you’ll leave feeling full — not just from food.
