97 activities in Madrid, Spain

To truly know Madrid is to know every one of its corners and highlights. One of these highlights is The Royal Palace of Madrid, a location full of charm and art that you must not miss. With our guide from Naturanda, we will take you on a trip that you will enjoy like no other. It is colossal in size with a total area of 199,000 m² and 3,478 rooms, making it the largest royal palace in western Europe. King Filipe V ordered that the palace was built on the ruins of the Royal Alcazar, which was destroyed by a fire in the year 1734.

On our tour we will see its collection of musical instruments, of which the Stradivarius Palatinos stands out most. We will also see amazing paintings, sculptures, and tapestries which are beyond compare. As Spain has provided many of the greatest artists in the world, the state rooms are and art collections are open to the public for admiration Naturanda’s guide will help you enjoy the palace’s many years of stories and secrets in an enjoyable and stunning way.


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Plaza Oriente - Madrid - ES

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Enjoy a deeper exploration of Toledo's treasures with our Toledo Experience package. Designed for travelers seeking a more immersive and enriching adventure, this package offers an extended itinerary packed with exclusive experiences and hidden gems. Immerse yourself in Toledo's history, art, and culture while discovering the city's lesser-known wonders and local secrets.

From guided tours that include a walk through the city's cobblestone streets, medieval squares, and architectural vestiges, to hands-on sword-making workshops, immerse yourself in the essence of Toledo and create unforgettable memories during the tour with additional free time in the city. You also have the option to select guided entrance to Toledo Cathedral, one of only three 13th-century High Gothic cathedrals in Spain.

Itinerary*

- Journey to Toledo (60 minutes)

- photo stop at Mirador del Valle (5 minutes)

- Sword-making workshop (45 minutes)

- Guided walking tour (60 minutes)

- Free time (optional include: guided tour of Toledo Cathedral) (4.5 hours)

- Return to Madrid (60 minutes).

*Please note that the duration of the tour (listed on the program) includes round-trip travel to the destination. All itinerary times listed on the program are approximate and may be subject to change in circumstances beyond our control.

Enjoy a guided tour of one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Retiro Park, Paseo del Prado and visit to the Prado Museum. All accompanied by an expert guide.

Embark on a route through El Retiro's most famous sites such as the Crystal Palace and the Philip IV Gate. El Retiro has more than 19,000 trees of 167 different species, a lake, and a variety of different sculptures, important buildings, and gardens that make the park one of the main attractions in Madrid. Along the way, you'll gain valuable insights from your knowledgeable guide.

Then, you will take a walk with your guide along the Paseo del Prado until you reach the Museum, where you can enjoy all the beauty and history of The Prado Museum, the main Spanish national art museum. The visit to the Prado Museum will start at 4:15 pm in English and at 12:45 pm in Spanish.

Important information – There may be restrictions

It is not recommended to bring backpacks to the Prado Museum, as you may be refused entry.

Both Toledo and Segovia are must-do stops on any travellers visit to Madrid – two ancient, contrasting cities which due to their beauty and rich history have both achieved UNESCO World Heritage Site classification. The history of both cities fits together perfectly – on this tour your expert guide will use the array of stunning monuments and ancient buildings to help you trace the history of Spain and the Iberian Peninsular from Roman times, through to the Christian, Muslim and Jewish on the region, and the modern day.

Departing from central Madrid via bus, your Segovia tour will begin in the city’s Old town, passing through the narrow streets and pausing to admire the Roman Aqueduct. The aqueduct of Segovia is considered the most important work of Roman engineering in Spain – incredibly well-conserved, it will have you gasping and reaching for your camera. You will then enter the city’s ancient fortress, the Alcázar of Segovia, with your entry tickets and guided tour inside included.

After a break for lunch, the tour will then progress to Toledo, where you will explore the city’s medieval neighbourhoods and historic monuments, and come to understand why it is called the City of the Three Cultures (Christian, Jewish and Muslim). Your guide will take you into the city’s principal attraction - Cathedral of Toledo (with entry included in the ticket price), and after you tour inside and explore the city further, whisk you back to Central Madrid.

Go back in time and let yourself be amazed by Segovia, its aqueduct, the imposing Alcazar and the Cathedral.

On this half-day excursion, we will visit the city of Segovia, located in the neighbouring autonomous community of Castilla y León. We will have the opportunity to visit spectacular sites such as the Roman aqueduct, the imposing Alcazar with its pointed towers and the Cathedral of Segovia.

Starting from Madrid, we will head in the morning to Segovia, a small city that will surprise us from the moment we get off the bus.

The walking tour will begin at the Aqueduct, one of the oldest monuments in Spain. With more than 16 kilometres long, it was built over 2.000 years ago. During the visit, we will discover how it was built, in which no cement was used, as well as the route that the water took to reach Segovia. 

       

Knowing the history of the Aqueduct of Segovia, we will go up towards the Plaza Mayor. We will discover some of the city's monuments, such as the Casa de los Picos, whose façade has 617 granite peaks, or the Plaza Medina del Campo, where you will find the Church of San Martín, built in 1.117, and the Torreón de Lozoya, where you can go up in your free time and from where you will have a breathtaking view of Segovia.

       

Once we arrive at the Plaza Mayor we will find different monuments that will impress us, such as the Town Hall, the Juan Bravo Theatre and the Cathedral of Segovia, where we will have a complete guided tour of its interior. At the end of the visit to the Cathedral, you will have some free time to enjoy Segovia at your leisure.

       

 At the appointed time, we will meet again at the Plaza Mayor. It will be time to head towards the Alcázar of Segovia, one of the most famous and well-preserved medieval castles in the world. The Alcázar probably reminds you of some Disney castles, as its exterior architecture served as inspiration for some of Walt Disney's films, such as Cinderella's Castle or the Queen's Castle in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Discover two of the most important World Heritage Cities in Spain and mix them in this magnificent day-long visit.

The activity starts from our offices towards Ávila where we will take a walking tour through the old town. Adnire the outside of the Cathedral, Plaza Mayor, Basilica of San Vicente and a short Teresian route through the Church of San Juan Bautista and the convent house of Santa Teresa. Besides of course admiring its walls.

Then we will head towards Segovia. Upon arrival you can enjoy free time for lunch (lunch available as an option). Later we will start visiting the Plaza del Azoguejo where we will admire the impressive Roman Aqueduct, continue the walk through the old town to appreciate the Town Hall Square and the exteriors of the Gothic-style Cathedral. Then we will continue on our way to the 12th century Alcazar, an old fortified residence of the kings of Castilla, where we will visit its interior, accompanied by our expert guide.

Upon our return to Madrid, the visit will culminate close to Plaza España.

Lunch options
Touristic lunch: Farmhouse bean stew (judiones de la Granja), Segovianan beef with sides. Dessert. Drinks not included
Gastronomic lunch: Farmhouse bean stew (judiones de la Granja), Roasted suckling pig, typical Segovianan sponge cake with icecream (Tarta ponche), wine and water.
Vegetarian options available.

Languages
English and Spanish (Bilingual guide)

First, you will be taken on a tour around the city. Madrid will surprise visitors with its many contrasts. You will be witness to its medieval origins, touring the Arabic fortress in the Morería Quarter, and then you will be invited to visit Habsburg Madrid, with its elegant Renaissance and Baroque buildings, the Madrid of the Bourbons with the Royal Palace, the Fountains of Cibeles and Neptune, and the Puerta de Alcala.

You will also visit the monuments dating back to the 19th century reign of Joseph Bonaparte such as the elegant Plaza de Oriente and the Prado Museum. Then it’s on to contemporary Madrid with its elegant boulevards, such as the Gran Via and the Paseo de la Castellana, and the commercial and business areas of modern Madrid as well as Las Ventas Bullring.

Then we’ll take you on the tour of a lifetime to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. You can go wherever you want in your own time, visiting places such as the tunnel, bench, pitch, press room or even the directors’ box. The whole stadium is waiting for you. You will also be able to view the new Exhibition of Trophies; the maximum expression of the Real Madrid legend. You can then sit down and have a meal at the stadium’s two-storey restaurant, which boasts a large window with spectacular views over the pitch.

Languages: Spanish and English. French (on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday in the morning and on Friday in the afternoon) and Italian (only in the afternoon on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday).

In this fantastic excursión to Toledo and Segovia will accompany us our tour leader that will provide advice and a pack of tourist information to visit Toledo and Segovia. We will travel in a high-end coach starting with the Tour to Toledo the imperial city, true jewel of the World Heritage. Our tour leader will accompany us to the square of Zocover, the heart of the city, to begin to visit Toledo at our pace. We will have about three and a half hours to visit Toledo and enjoy the cultural legacy of Arabs, Jews and Christians who lived together for centuries. Advised by the tour leader and with the help of the tourist information pack we will be able to walk to the admirable Cathedral of Toledo, to visit the quarter of the Jewish quarter, a true cultural labyrinth, the Alcázar of Toledo and other monuments. Get ready to travel in time between alleys, mansions palatial, churges, mosques, synagogues…inside the impressive Wall that surrounds the city.

We return to the point of arrival in Toledo where our comfortable bus awaits us to go to Segovia and complete an unforgettable day.

We started the Tour to Segovia under the majestic Aqueduct of Segovia, a Prodigy of the Roman engineering and icon that represents this beautiful city Patrimony of the Humanity. Our tour leader will provide us with a packof tourist information to visit the historic quater of Segovia. From the Aqueduct, we will be able to visit the medieval Real Street to enjoy the views in the Viewpoint of Canaleja, we continue intil the Plaza Mayor and the spectacular Cathedral and from there to the Alcázar of Segovia, that was fortified residence of the Kingsof Spain, asingular castle whose appearance inspired rhe Palaces of Disney tales. We will be avertaken with the views from the Wall to the valleys surrounding the city. Then we return to the Aqueduct of Segovia where we will wait for the bus.

The excursion to Toledo and Segovia is without a doubt one of the best excursions from Madrid. You can´t miss it!"

Discover masterpieces of art on a skip-the-line guided tour of the Prado Museum and explore the galleries of Spain's national art museum, located in the museum district of central Madrid.

Widely considered to have one of the world's finest collections of European art from the 12th to the early 20th century, the Prado Museum also boasts the single best collection of Spanish art in the world. Founded as a museum of paintings and sculptures in 1819, it was enlarged by the addition of short pavilions at the rear of the magnificent building between 1900 and 1960.

See masterpieces by Francisco Goya, Hieronymus Bosch and Peter Paul Rubens, along with acclaimed paintings by El Greco, Titian and Diego Velázquez. Journey through the story of Spanish and European art through the centuries and get expert explanations along the way.

Naturanda takes you by the hand with one of its best guides, to experience the most important art gallery in Spain, the Museo del Prado. This gallery is one of the most visited in the world, with collections that are recognized for containing works of the greatest European artists and masters.

You will get to know this museum and its works with our guide, who will take painstaking care with every detail. You will learn about everything, from the imposing building itself, to the paintings on display. We will place special emphasis on the works of Velázquez, el Greco, Goya, Tiziano, Rubens, and el Bosco, of which it has the best and most extensive collections in the world.

The Museo del Prado contains more than 35,000 pieces: 8,045 paintings, 9,561 drawings, 5,973 prints and 34 printing dyes, 971 sculptures (in addition to 154 fragments of sculptures), 1,189 pieces of decorative art, 38 weapons and suits of armour, 2,155 medallions and coins, more than 15,000 photographs, 4 books, and 155 maps.

All of these pieces come together to make an entire archive of art for you to admire. This journey full of history and art will astonish you thanks to the extensive knowledge of our guide and their ability to transport you through time, to the age of the greatest masters of painting in all the world.

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Enjoy the Roman city of Segovia in one day on this comprehensive tour.

Departing from central Madrid via bus and get dropped off at the impressive aqueduct on arrival.
The aqueduct of Segovia is considered the most important work of Roman engineering in Spain – incredibly well-conserved, it will have you gasping and reaching for your camera.
Your tour will begin in the city’s Old town, you will take a 45-minute walking tour to get to know the city and passing through the narrow and beautiful streets.

Then you will have free time to take a walk in the city on your own or alternately, if you want to sat back and enjoy a beer or some lunch with "delicious Cochinillo" on a beautiful terrace.

At the end of your Segovia tour you will return to central Madrid on a comfortable bus.

Languages
English, Español

Discover the city that saw the birth of the greatest writer of Hispanic literature, Miguel de Cervantes.

This town, a World Heritage site, not only holds the secrets of this famous writer, but its streets are also home to the various cultures that have passed through Spain.

The city's rich historical and artistic heritage is reflected in its imposing monuments, such as the Cathedral of Los Santos Niños, the Laredo Palace, the picturesque Calle Mayor, and the hundred-year-old University of Alcalá.

This trip is without a doubt the perfect option, just 20 minutes from Madrid.

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Start point:
Plaza de Oriente
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 4 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

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We suggest you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the time of the year.

Visit beautiful Toledo, a living museum just an hour's drive from Madrid. Explore this beautiful old town and learn why it is known as the city of three cultures. Let an expert guide take you on a panoramic tour of the city as you admire the beautiful architecture inspired by Arab, Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance and Baroque styles and wander around the atmospheric narrow streets that have witnessed thousands of years of history.

Toledo is located in an impressive location on a rock in a bend of the River Tagus. This old town was an important cultural centre for Muslims, Jews and Christians in the early Middle Ages and there's plenty to see including the impressive Gothic Cathedral, its narrow streets and an incredible array of impressive stylized buildings.. You shouldn't miss the chance to see El Greco's stunning Burial of the Count of Orgaz – considered by some to be the most beautifully crafted religious painting of all time – in the Church of Santo Tome, the artist’s parish church.

Explore the Santa Maria la Blanca, the oldest standing synagogue in Europe and the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, which was founded by the Catholic monarchs who united Spain in the 15th Century. While in Toledo, why not learn about the famous technique of Damascining in which precious metals are encrusted into steel or simply enjoy strolling the around the cobbled streets, silent witnesses to thousands of years of history.

Pack as much of Madrid as you can into just four hours with this all-encompassing sightseeing tour and Prado Museum visit combination. See the main sights including Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Plaza de los Cibeles and much more, then enjoy an in-depth guided tour of the world-famous Prado to study works by the likes of Hieronymus Bosch, El Greco, Velazquez and Goya.

Madrid is many cities in one, each reflecting a different period from its topsy-turvy past. Discover the wealth of grandiose Renaissance and baroque architecture bequeathed by the Habsburg and Bourbon monarchs while driving through the Puerta Del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa. Continue towards the Royal Palace – the largest in Europe – and the famous Cibeles and Neptuno fountains, and the Puerta de Alcala. Explore contemporary Madrid with boulevards such as Gran Via, Paseo de la Castellana, the upmarket district of Salamanca, Plaza de Castilla, Parque del Oeste, the university, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Bernabeu Stadium.

Visit the Prado Museum, home to some of the greatest artworks ever created, and study the works of four masters. Among the paintings featured are The Garden of Earthly Delights by Bosch, The Trinity and The Nobleman with his Hand on his Chest by El Greco, Apollo in the Forge of Vulcan and Las Meninas by Velazquez and Goya’s The Third of May 1808, one of the most powerful works ever put to canvas.

Languages
English, Spanish,

The Escorial and Valley of the Fallen are just 6 miles apart but they represent two extremes in Spanish history: the Golden Age and the dark days of the Franco dictatorship. This half-day tour will allow you to explore these fascinating sights and learn all about them.

A symbol of Spanish power in the 16th century, construction of the Escorial Monastery was governed by reason, symmetry and balance, in accordance with the tenets of Renaissance humanism. Our visit will start at the Palace of the Bourbons, where the highlight is a fine collection of tapestries, some executed by Goya himself. Then you will pass through to the Hapsburg Palace, also known as the Palace of Philip II. These rather stark chambers were built as a royal residence for the kings of this dynasty. The next stage of the tour is a visit to the impressive Pantheon of Kings. We will also visit the Basilica itself with its façade flanked by twin towers.

The Valley of the Fallen is the massive mausoleum ordered by Franco and carved into a mountain by prisoners between 1940 and 1959. This haunting site features an excavated basilica, a 150-metre cross and the tomb of the dictator.

Languages
Spanish and English from Tuesday to Sunday and in Italian on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage monuments of Toledo on a day trip from Madrid and learn the history of the multi-faith city. Stroll down medieval streets to find a diverse mix of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim monuments.

Learn more about the court of King Charles I and the life of Miguel de Cervantes from a professional guide with visits to emblematic sites such as the church of Santo Tome and the synagogue of Santa María la Blanca. Stroll through the Jewish District and hear more about the peaceful co-existence of the 3 faiths over the centuries.

Learn about the history and tradition of winemaking in Castilla La Mancha and enjoy a wine and tapas tasting.

Languages:
English and Spanish (bilingual guide)