97 activities in Madrid, Spain

Understand the history of the vibrant and cosmopolitan capital of Spain with a guided tour to various places of interest. Discover the medieval origins of the city in the Arab fortress and in the district of La Morería, full of old buildings and traditional restaurants. In your walk around the capital you will also visit Madrid de los Austrias, with its fantastic Renaissance and Baroque buildings. Take some impressive photos of the calle Mayor, the Plaza Mayor and the Plaza de la Villa before entering the Madrid de los Borbones, built during the dynasty of the Bourbons. Admire the Royal Palace, the Fountain of Cibeles, the Fountain of Neptune and the Puerta de Alcalá. You can also see some works from the leader Napoleon Bonaparte, such as the Prado Museum.

And if all this was not enough, at the end of the tour you will have the opportunity to visit the contemporary Madrid, with its great avenues and modern financial and commercial districts. Stroll along the Gran Vía, the Paseo de la Castellana, the Salamanca district, the Plaza de Castilla and the Parque del Oeste, and pass by the emblematic bullring of Las Ventas and the famous stadium, Santiago Bernabeu. During the tour you will stop at the famous Hard Rock Cafe to enjoy a free drink.

Travel to Toledo at dusk, located just one hour from Madrid, this city is almost like an open air museum brimming with history and culture. Explore this beautiful city, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and discover why it is known as the "city of three cultures".

Toledo is situated in an impressive site, on top of a rocky terrain which the Tajo River wraps itself around. This ancient city was an important cultural center for Muslims, Jews and Christians in the early Middle Ages, so it offers a lot to see and experience: from its impressive Gothic cathedral, to the atmosphere that is created in its narrow cobbled streets, passing through an incredible variety of Arabian, Mudejar, Gothic and Renaissance buildings. Do not miss the opportunity to see the sublime work by Greco "Burial of the Count of Orgaz" in the Church of Santo Tomé *.

Duration: 7 and a half hours.

Languages: English and Spanish.

Others: (*)The Church of Santo Tomé may be replaced by the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes.

Enjoy a comprehensive visit to the magical city of Toledo – the UNESCO-world heritage site where famous for narrow medieval streets, beautiful architecture and rich history – mixing diverse Christian, Jewish and Muslim backgrounds. Known as the Imperial City for having been the seat of the court of King Charles I and associated with the life and works of Miguel de Cervantes, Toledo is a city with history and surprises behind every corner, that your professional tour guide will unearth for you.

Embarking in comfort from central Madrid, your expert guide will ensure you visit every essential monument, building and district in Toledo, with guided visits to emblematic sites such as Toledo Cathedral, the church of Santo Tomé, the Jewish District and the Synagogue of Santa María La Blanca. In total you will visit the city’s 9 most important historic districts and monuments – ensuring that you cover all the unmissable things to do in Toledo, including the famous painting by El Greco in the church of Santo Tomé.

The tour will also include free time for you to explore the rest of the city on your own – with the possibility to return to places already visited or enter freely into further locations with tickets provided by us – including the Church of the Saviour and the Colegio de las Doncellas Nobles. Alternately, if you just want to sat back and enjoy a beer or some lunch on a beautiful terrace, you will also have time to do so and your guide will recommend you some great places, touristic or local.

At the end of your Toledo Tour (the experience in total last around 9 hours), you will return to central Madrid on a comfortable bus, where your guide will be able to recommend things to do in the evening or for the rest of your stay.

Enjoy an exciting trip to an authentic outdoor museum; Toledo. In the heart of Spain and surrounded by the River Tagus, this impressive city is considered to be a second Rome and invites you to live an unforgettable experience. Its churches, synagogues, mosques, convents, walls, bridges, turrets, etc. constitute an important artistic and cultural legacy, fueling the coexistence between Christians, Arabs and Jews for centuries. Lose yourself in its narrow streets, squares and gardens, and admire the monumental richness. The tour includes stops at the Primada Cathedral, the Mirador del Valle, the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes and the Puente de San Martín.

Also in the Castilian lands stands another of the most visited cities in Spain: Segovia. Among its main attractions is the Roman aqueduct, the symbol of excellence of the city. Contemplate this majestic construction that leads the water from the mountain range to the city before visiting the Alcázar, one of the most emblematic castles of the country with its surprising shape, similar to that of the hull of a boat. In your walk around the old town you will also have the opportunity to admire the beautiful cathedral and the Plaza del Azoguejo, where the market was once held.

Languages
English and Spanish (Bilingual guide)

Step back in time with this full day guided visit to the walled city of Toledo. This living museum just south of Madrid has one of the best preserved historic cores in the world. Wander through immaculately preserved medieval streets dominated by a stunning Gothic cathedral and the legendary Alcazar overlooking the River Tagus.

Toledo’s setting is a draw in itself. Located on a steep bend in the river, it is surrounded on three sides by water, creating a natural moat. The city’s location and defensive facilities saw it become the capital of Spain twice, bequeathing such a cultural and architectural legacy that it is a Unesco World Heritage Site. It is also known as the City of Three Cultures because Christians, Muslims and Jews lived together.

As we stroll through the city, you will see buildings from almost all periods of Spanish history: Moorish, Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance, Habsburg and Baroque. You will visit the cathedral, which is one of the outstanding examples of Spanish Gothic style. The vaulted nave is awe-inspiring while the elaborate rentable is a work of true beauty. Admire the numerous works of art such as frescoes, stained glass, altarpieces, paintings by El Greco and much, much more.

We’ll also visit the Army Museum and the Library of Castile and La Mancha. On Mondays, we visit the Mosque of Christ of the Light.


Languages
Spanish and English

There is a story to tell about every corner of Madrid and the markets that supply the city have been proof of this for almost a century.

Discover with our professional culinary expert guide, a real signature cuisine, gourmet products and a vast amount of culinary culture, nowadays hidden in the reformed markets of San Miguel and La Cebada in the La Latina neighbourhood in Madrid.

A blend of gastronomy and entertainment welcomes both locals and visitors to enjoy good drinks, exquisite tapas and live music. You’ll continue the tour with a tasting of drinks and tapas, such that you can grasp a comprehensive overview of the gastronomy of Spain and Madrid.

Tapas*
Traditional Mushrooms or Padrón peppers
Spanish Omelet pincho and beer
Meat cheeks with smashed potatoes & wine
Shrimp with Garlic served in terracotta or in a clay dish & wine

*Dishes subject to change

Languages
English and Spanish (bilingual guide)

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

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 4,5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
If you have a food allergy or dietary requirement, please advice when booking.

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

Roayl Palace Skip the Line
Enjoy a guided tour inside The Royal Palace. The palace was built in the XVIII century following an Italian baroque style. It is one of the most beautiful and best preserved Palaces in Europe and the world, symbol of the Madrid establishment as the capital of the kingdom. It has 135.000 square meters, almost the double extension of the Buckingham Palace and Versailles, becoming one of the biggest palaces in Europe. The Palace was the official residence of the Spanish Monarchy from 1765 to 1931. Actually, the most stunning receptions of the Spanish Crown are celebrated there: audiences, dinner parties, signature of agreements and the traditional ceremony of presentation in which foreign ambassadors present Credential Letters to His Majesty the King.

We will visit the Armory Square (exterior of the palace), the Grand Staircase, the King Charles III’s Apartments, the Queen’s Apartments, the Banqueting Hall, the Royal Chapel and the Throne Room and the Crown Room. After the guided tour we will take the bus for going to Prado Museum.

Prado Museum Skip the Line
Discover Prado Museum and enjoy a guided tour without queues. During the visit you will see some of the most important artworks from renowned artist such as el Bosco, el Greco, Velazquez and Goya. At the end of the guided visit you will be able to stay inside the museum as long as you like.

The building that today houses the Prado National Art Museum was designed by the architect Juan de Villanueva in 1785. It was constructed to house the Natural History Cabinet, by orders of King Charles III. However, the building's final purpose - as the new Royal Museum of Paintings and Sculptures - was the decision of the monarch's grandson, King Ferdinand VII, encouraged by his wife Queen Maria Isabel de Braganza. The Prado National Art Museum, opened to the public for the first time in November 1819. The Museum's first catalogue, published in 1819, included 311 paintings, although at that time its collection comprised just over 1,510 pictures from the various Reales Sitios (Royal Residences). The exceptionally important royal collection, which represents the foundation of the Museum's compilation as we know it today, increased significantly in the 16th century during the time of Charles V and continued to thrive under the succeeding Habsburg and Bourbon Monarchs. It is thanks to them that we can contemplate in the Museum masterpieces such as The Garden of Earthly Delights by Bosch, The Nobleman with his hand on his Chest by El Greco, Las Meninas by Velázquez and The Family of Carlos IV by Goya.

Languages
Bilingual guide in English and Spanish

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Location
Start point:
Calle de San Nicolás 15

End point: Prado Museum.

Schedule
Duration: 3 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

There is a story to tell about every corner of Madrid and the markets that supply the city have been proof of this for almost a century.
Discover with our professional culinary expert guide, a real signature cuisine, gourmet products and a vast amount of culinary culture, nowadays hidden in the reformed markets of San Miguel and La Cebada in the La Latina neighbourhood in Madrid.

The tour will start at the San Miguel square, where we will move to La Latina, Cava Baja and Cuchilleros streets, most of the famous sites for Tapeo’; in there we will taste typical mushrooms tapas or Padrón peppers: Why
are some hot and others not? accompanied by a beer or cider.

The route will continue through different bars in the centre of Madrid, where we will taste Near the first stop, the tour arrives in the San Miguel Market, to taste the famous Spanish Omelet pincho accompanied by a cold beer.

After the San Miguel Market visit, we will walk through the Plaza Mayor and Barrio de las Letras, where famous poets and artists spent the best years of their lives. Next to Huertas Street, our stop goes into an old but renovated bar (or “Casa de Comidas”), to taste Meat cheeks, known as “Carrilleras” with smashed potatoes and drink a glass of good wine, preferably red.

The route continues walking through Plaza de Santa Ana and Spanish Theater, a lot of terraces in this area, and you will feel and be part of it.
After visiting the Plaza Santa Ana, our guide will farewell you, giving the instructions to find the Tablao, where you will enjoy an intimate flamenco show surrounded by the amazing atmosphere of the Tablao Flamenco, a hidden treasure from the centre of Madrid. Enjoy your drink during the show.

Tapas*
Traditional Mushrooms or Padrón peppers
Spanish Omelet pincho and beer
Meat cheeks with smashed potatoes & wine

*Dishes subject to change

Languages
English and Spanish (bilingual guide)


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

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 4,5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group type: Shared
Group size: 12 People

Requirements
Please note that excursions may be subject to change or not available during adverse weather conditions.
If you have a food allergy or dietary requirement, please advice when booking.

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

Travel back in time, and discover the History of Ávila, one of Spain’s most mystical cities, that treasures both its art and traditions and once home to Saint Teresa of Avila. In this full day tour, your guide will take you on a journey to this ancient town. Marvel it´s 11th century walls, which offer you the best example of a fortified city of the middle Ages, and its Gothic Cathedral, the oldest in Spain. Visit the Cathedral, the Convent of Santa Teresa and stroll the old streets of the city.

Continue your tour in Segovia, an Ancient Roman city, rich in historical monuments. Its main landmarks include the Gothic Cathedral and the 11th Century Alcázar. You can also visit the Plaza del Azoguejo, the famous aqueduct built in the time of Augustus and take a walking tour through the streets of the city.

You will have the option to include a touristic or a gastronomic lunch with your tour. Alternatively, you can also choose to take the tour without lunch included, should you prefer to dine in one of the many charming restaurants; the local speciality of roast suckling pig is renowned throughout Spain.

Depending on your chosen option:
- Tour with tapa includes: one drink (soft drink, beer, wine, mineral water or coffee) and one Spanish omelette tapa.
- Tour with touristic lunch includes: ‘La Granja’ butter beans, Segovian style beef stew with side dish and dessert (drinks not included).
- Tour with gastronomic lunch includes: `La Granja’ butter beans, roast pork, typical Segovian ponche cake with ice cream, wine, water and coffee.

Discover the Walk of Art! At Paseo del Prado Street you will find the best Art Museums in Madrid: Prado Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and Centro Nacional Reina Sofía Museum.

We will enjoy the best of the permanent collection in each one of them. Our visit will start at Prado Museum, admiring the main paintings of Rafael Sanzio, Fra Angélico, El Bosco, Tiziano, Velázquez, Rubens and Goya. After visiting Prado Museum, we will stop to have a drink with a tapa, before going to Thyssen Museum. We will continue our visit in Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, where we will enjoy the main impressionist painters, such as Degas, Cezanne, Renoir, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Pisarro, Derain, etc.We will finish our visit to the Thyssen Museum with the collection of Pop Art and Dadaism, with works of Roy Lichtenstein, Richard Lindner or Richard Estes. Our next stop is Reina Sofía Museum. We will enjoy admiring the great Guernica of the unforgettable Spanish painter Pablo Picasso and the main works of the brilliant Salvador Dalí.

Our tour ends here, but you will be able to return to each of the museums, since the tickets are valid all day long during the opening time.

Others
It is possible that some of the paintings that are in our program were not available, despite belonging to the permanent collections of the three museums, because it was assigned for some exhibition, in this case, would be replaced by another painting with a similar artistic value.

Languages
Guaranteed in English & Spanish

In Salamanca you will have the opportunity to visit the patrimonial legacy with innumerable corners and details. Get to know the city’s oldest town squares, and get an important reference point for the business life of this beautiful metropolis.

Plaza Mayor is located in the center of Madrid, a few meters from the square of Puerta del Sol, and close to the High Street. The Plaza Mayor is now a major tourist attraction, visited by thousands of tourists a year. There are many catering stores, where you can really enjoy yourself accompanied cultural festivals or find great collections of stamps and old coins. If you have the luck of visiting this square in holiday season, you will be part of the traditional celebration of Christmas market, a practice that remains in force since 1860.

Languages
English and Spanish

Toledo is located in an impressive location on a rock in a bend of the River Tajo. This old town was an important cultural centre for Muslims, Jews and Christians in the early middle ages and there's plenty to see from the impressive Gothic Cathedral, atmospheric narrow cobbled streets and an incredible variety of buildings in Arabic, Mudejar Gothic and Renaissance styles. We'll also visit El Greco's stunning Burial of the Count of Orgaz in the Church of San Tomé.

Next stop is El Escorial. This massive monastery and palace was built by King Philip II in the 16th Century and stands as an impressive symbol to Spanish Imperial power. We'll visit the Habsburg Palace, the Pantheons of the Kings and the Princes, the Architectural Museum, the Weapons Room, the Library and the Basilica.

The final stop is a visit to the Valley of the Fallen. This massive monument was built between 1940 and 1959 by thousands of Republican prisoners after the Spanish Civil War as a mausoleum to dictator Franco. You will have time to explore the area by yourself and enjoy stunning views over the Sierra de Madrid before boarding the bus for the return to the capital.

Languages
Spanish and English

Visit Toledo, Segovia and Ávila with a professional guide who will allow you to get to know and admire these destinations full of culture and essential architectural elements that make them one of the most visited in Spain.

The city of Toledo, known by many as the second Rome, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. During your tour you will have a panoramic visit of the Cathedral of Toledo, the Mirador del Valle, the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes and the Bridge of San Martín. Do not miss the opportunity to explore its narrow streets, squares and gardens.

In Segovia you will get to know the Aqueduct, one of the most magnificent works that the Romans left scattered throughout their vast empire. From the Cathedral, you will continue through the neighborhood of the Canonjías, until you reach the famous Alcazar, a symbol of the art and history of Spain.

The last stop will be in Avila where you will walk through its streets and corners of great heritage legacy and enjoy a wonderful view of its walls dating from the 11th century.

Let yourself be enchanted by the beautiful views that these three cities offer you on a tour in which you will learn about the architecture and history from the hand of an expert guide.

Your tapas adventure begins in Plaza de la Villa, the old main square in central Madrid. After a brief introduction to the city and its tapas credentials, we’ll head towards Mercado de San Miguel, the first gourmet market in all of Spain, for the first of many food tastings. Here we’ll start with an aperitivo, what else?! We’ll try traditional vermouth and we’ll taste some of Spain’s most succulent olives too. Spain is a well-known cheese producing nation, offering the world such cheesy delights as manchego, mahonand idizabal. We’ll try some delicious Spanish cheese, alongsidea glass of wine of course at one of the best cheese stalls in the market.

Next, we’ll head to the pulsating barrio of La Latina to explore its narrow lanes and fascinating history. This neighbourhood is ultra trendy right now and is popular with locals for its vibrant food and drink scene. We will visit a tiny, off the beaten path restaurant that is well known for their traditional tapas dishes - with a fusion twist. This tiny spot only has 6 tables so it’s always busy and it has a great atmosphere! From there, we will head back to the oldest part of Madrid, as we walk we’ll continue to chat about the city’s history and food culture and your guide will point out some artisanal stores where you can pick up authentic, handmade souvenirs made by locals. If there’s time and the group are interested, we’ll make a quick stop at one of these shops.

Our next stop, right in the heart of Plaza Mayor is to try the iconic bocadillo de calamares, the famous sandwich of the city. To wash it down, we’ll try some local beer too! Back on the streets, your local guide will point out interesting sights and alternative food and drink stops for you to explore on your own as we head to our penultimate foodie highlight of the day. Does it get much better than potato croquettes?! The perfect snack at any time of day and with so many different flavours to choose from, croquettes are the best! We’ll try some of Madrid’s most famous croquettes together at a heritage tavern that was originally built in 1860 and only specializes in these special potato treats.

After that, we’ll cross Puerta del Sol, one of the most iconic spots of Madrid and finish our tapas adventure with a local dessert and sweet wine in yet another historic location. This join has been run by the same family for over 100 years, serving a traditional Spanish dessert that might just remind you of something familiar. Once you’ve finished your dessert, your guide will take you back to Puerta del Sol, where they can help you out with directions back to your accommodation or ideas on where to go next!

We will leave Madrid heading towards the beautiful “Valle de los Caidos” (Valley of the Fallen), declared National Heritage. Visiting the valley, you will see and discover Spain of 20th century. Admire the largest Christian cross in the world (150m)
After, You will visit El Escorial and you will learn about Spanish novelty. El Escorial is the most important architectural monument of the Spanish Renaissance.
Immerse yourself with our expert guide and enter the heart of Segovia, visit the aqueduct and the area of the convents, with stories and legends that will trace back to the centuries before the Muslim conquest. We will discover the most emblematic places of the city, its history, its corners and anecdotes, and its main monuments such as the Alcazar of Segovia or the Cathedral.. After the Segovia cultural visit we will discover the spanish gastronomy, enjoying the famous Cochinillo Segoviano (suckling pig). The suckling pig has had an ongoing presence in the gastronomic and cultural history of Segovia, and is rooted in tradition. If we observe the tastes, the recipes and the customs of its preparation across different countries and regions, we may arrive at the conclusion that our recipe here in Segovia is the most surprising one of all, due to its simplicity and the naturalness with which we treat the product when cooking it.
Exploring all the sights you will be accompanied by our expert guide and relax in our luxury vans.

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Location
Start point:
Plaza de San Miguel

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 10,5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Tips type: Optional
Group type: Shared
Group size: 8 People

Discover Madrid’s lesser known, historic neighbourhoods and learn about the city’s history and how these areas have changed over time. We’ll explore the hidden gems of these residential areas and together we’ll experience how the locals live — and eat! Along the way, we will stop at a few local spots to sample some of our favourite traditional tapas dishes.

Highlights:
·Indulge in a traditional Spanish breakfast in an iconic chocolateria
·Experience the charming local tradition of shopping for sweets in a cluster convent
·Visit one of the most famous gourmet markets in the whole country
·Taste local, organic wines and Spanish olive oil some of our favourite Madrid markets
·Discover the secrets of La Latina and Lavapies neighbourhoods and learn all about the capital’s scintillating history as we wander the pretty streets

On this tour with a private guide, you will get to know the workshop and the last house of the painter Joaquín Sorolla, together with his temporary exhibitions. The Sorolla Museum has the most important works by the artist, classified into different categories. It is one of the most beautiful and homely museums in Madrid and one of the best-preserved houses in Europe.

The building was converted into a museum after the death of his widow. Designed by Enrique María Repullés, it was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1962. The main rooms are still furnished as they were during the artist's lifetime, including Sorolla's large, well-lit studio, where the walls are lined with his canvases. Other rooms are used as galleries to display Sorolla's paintings, while the rooms above are a gallery for special exhibitions.

Do not miss this unique corner of Madrid!

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Location
Start point:
Sorolla Museum

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
10:00 - 17:00

Duration: 1,5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide