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Top 20 Things To Do in Madrid

Discover Madrid's must-see attractions and highly-rated experiences. Our expertly curated guide helps you plan the perfect visit with insider recommendations and traveler favorites.

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Madrid Travel Guide: Essential Information for Visitors

Madrid, the capital of Spain, is a vibrant city known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and lively atmosphere. Visitors can explore world-class museums such as the Prado Museum, which houses masterpieces by Spanish artists like Velázquez and Goya, and the Reina Sofía Museum, home to Picasso's iconic Guernica. The city's historic center features beautiful plazas like Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, where locals and tourists alike gather to enjoy the lively ambiance. Madrid's culinary scene is a highlight for many, offering everything from traditional tapas bars to Michelin-starred restaurants. The city's neighborhoods, such as Malasaña and Chueca, are known for their trendy shops, vibrant nightlife, and diverse cultural offerings. With its blend of history, art, and modernity, Madrid remains a must-visit destination for travelers seeking an authentic Spanish experience.

Top 20 Attractions in Madrid

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Prado Museum Private & Customized Tour
51 Reviews

Just you, the people you came with, the guide and Murillo, Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Greco... (Well, this people, they are actually painters, we mean, they are there but only in a symbolic way). This enjoyable tour goes deep into the Prado's collection, one of the largest in the world. We are up to discover the Art. LGTB version available too!!

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#2
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Private Tour to the Prado and Reina Sofía Museum
37 Reviews

Did you know that Picasso was Director of the Prado Museum in a very short way? In fact, at the Picasso Museum in Barcelona you will find not a few "copies" of Las Meninas. Can there be a better way than knowing the artist from Malaga than knowing Velázquez, the great teacher whom the genius of the 20th century admired so much? We propose this tour as a simple and fun way to explore the history of painting.

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#3
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Reina Sofia Museum Madrid Exclusive Guided Tour
21 Reviews

One of Madrid’s most popular museums, the Reina Sofia Museum houses an exquisite collection of Spanish modern and contemporary art. On this 2.5 hour private guided museum tour, your guide will lead you to the most important works, revealing the fascinating stories behind each one. You’ll skip the line so that you won’t miss a minute while visiting Madrid.

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Royal Palace & Old City Madrid Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max  - Top attraction in MadridRoyal Palace & Old City Madrid Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max  - Additional viewRoyal Palace & Old City Madrid Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max  - View 3Royal Palace & Old City Madrid Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max  - View 4Royal Palace & Old City Madrid Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max  - View 5Royal Palace & Old City Madrid Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max  - View 6
Royal Palace & Old City Madrid Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max
18 Reviews

History and architecture will collide in Madrid on this combo tour of the Old City & Royal Palace (Palacio). This 5.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided combo tour, you will explore Europe’s largest royal residence as well as the streets and attractions around it. It’s the ideal way to make the most of your time in the Spanish capital.

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Private Walking Tour to Royal Palace and Old Town of Madrid
13 Reviews

We will show you its fascinating history, architecture, art and legends. We are history experts and what we love most about this tour is telling you about our history, our past aqnd our present. By the end of the tour, you too will feel like an expert on Madrid.

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Madrid Hidden Street Art Tour
12 Reviews

Take a journey into the world of Street Art in Madrid as we explore one of its most storied and fascinating neighbourhoods Lavapiés. We will see the unmissable open-air pieces by internationally acclaimed artists, point out the details that the local art community creates that you would miss if someone never showed them to you and finish off in a gallery that's causing waves in the Madrid art scene. We will delve into the culture of the Lavapiés, which has been voted as the coolest neighbourhood in the world by Timeout magazine, and get to know the character of its citizens. We will leave you with a new way to look at the various artistic details all over the city of Madrid, enhancing your stay by providing you with a to better appreciate the city. To round off this unique experience we will visit an up-and-coming art gallery and meet the two ladies who run it. Here we will have a drink and help you make the most of your stay in this dynamic city.

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Madrid Private Night Walking Custom Tour with Tapa and a Drink
11 Reviews

Your guide will meet you at your accommodation and will walk with you to the famous sites and will take you down the lesser known parts of the very center of the city. Be assured that you will have a very personalized and professional experience, you will see different faces of the capital and will learn about historical facts, cultural background, current developments and social life of Madrileños from locals. Our guides are Spanish professionals with a lot of passion for history and their home city. At the end of the tour you will make a stop to refresh with beverages and tapas. Madrid has such a vivid night life that it can rival with the famous City of New York, that claims to never sleep, be prepared to see local daily life. This 4-hour, private tour can be customized according to your preferences during the evening and into the early night.

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Madrid Gay Nightlife Tour
10 Reviews

Experience the charm of one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly cities in the world with the help of a local LGBT+ guide. Explore the renowned gay neighborhood of Chueca, the beating heart of the LGBTQ+ community. Visit 3 gay bars in Chueca in this 2-hour group tour with 3 drinks included. From its LGBTQ+ history to the current trends of the city, we'll also give you tips on additional bars and clubs to visit if you want to extend your night. And if you're feeling a bit adventurous, we'll even recommend the top cruising venues, fetish clubs and gay saunas/bathhouses in the city. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask, we're here to help!

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#9
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Rock Climbing in Madrid National Park with Transport
7 Reviews

ENJOY ROCK CLIMBING IN LA PEDRIZA MADRID WITH DREAMPEAKS Madrid and The Sierra de Guadarrama National Park are unknown paradises for climbers. 5-stars rock climbing spot like La Pedriza offers more than 1.200 climbing routes on granite. La Pedriza is the largest granite outcropping in Europe, a National Park consisting of numerous cliffs, rock walls, rivers and meadows in the Sierra de Guadarrama. It is an area of great geological, scenic and sporting interest. Discover with our certified climbing guides and instructors the best outdoor locations for rock climbing in sunny mild weather, even during the winter season. Travel just one hour by car to the best climbing crags in La Pedriza National Park.

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#10
Madrid Central and Retiro Park E-bike Tour - Top attraction in MadridMadrid Central and Retiro Park E-bike Tour - Additional viewMadrid Central and Retiro Park E-bike Tour - View 3Madrid Central and Retiro Park E-bike Tour - View 4Madrid Central and Retiro Park E-bike Tour - View 5Madrid Central and Retiro Park E-bike Tour - View 6
Madrid Central and Retiro Park E-bike Tour
7 Reviews

A guided electric bike tour that will take us through the majestic center of Madrid. We will visit the Plaza de Opera, the Plaza Mayor, the Almudena Cathedral and the Royal Palace, and then we will go to the great Retiro Park. An impressive green area in the center of Madrid full of history, anecdotes and curiosities. We will visit its statues, its ponds or the Crystal Palace while our guide tells us all the history that this park contains. A guided tour on our latest generation electric bikes. Almost effortless!

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#11
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To sweat Madrid toxins in Hammam and enjoy the best couple massage downtown
8 Reviews

The treatments we offer start from a holistic vision of the human being promoting the well-being of both the body and the spirit. Thus we propose a journey through the ancestral and traditional care that other cultures have developed. From the Turkish Bath or Hammam to the mud masks of the Dead Sea. From Japanese Kobido massage to Aryuveda. Embark on your own trip to paradise !!!

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Private transfer from Madrid to Lisbon
7 Reviews

Clean, discreet vehicles, with wi-fi on board, chargers for your mobile phone, and bottled water for all customers. We adapt to your needs to make your trip as comfortable as possible. Whenever requested in advance, and for an extra cost, we can accommodate sightseeing along the way. Children's seats are available if requested in advance.

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Royal Palace + Old City Madrid Exclusive Guided Walking Tour
7 Reviews

History and architecture will collide in Madrid on this combo tour of the Old City and Royal Palace. This 5.5 hour Exclusive guided combo tour will explore Europe’s largest royal residence as well as the streets and attractions around it. It’s the ideal way to make the most of your time in the Spanish capital.

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Guided visit to Madrid May 2
6 Reviews

The first Edecán is an official tourist guide specialized in military history by the UCM, providing the visit with highly specialized knowledge about the Napoleonic period. In fact, it is a guide to battlefields, with Madrid being another battlefield in the so-called War of Independence.

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Personalized One day Tour. Prado Museum and Toledo in private car
5 Reviews

THIS TOUR CAN BE CUSTOMIZED FOR JEWISH, CHRISTIAN OR AGNOSTIC TRAVELERS. An amazing personalized Tour through Spain's two most popular tourist attractions ! The Prado Museum and Toledo tour in private van belong to our client’s favorite day tour from Madrid. Led by a licensed guide, specialized in Toledo's history and monuments. Pick up/Drop off at your hotel. Enjoy a customized, private Tour through Prado museum highlights. Combine it with a private Toledo sightseeing which features main Toledo's attractions. - The Art in Toledo's Gothic Cathedral. - The Sephardic Museum - Greco's masterpieces. - A placid walk through Toledo’s ‘off the beaten path’ winding streets. - Indescribably beautiful panoramic views of the city from the nearby mountains. - A tasty lunch in the best restaurant for local foodies.

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#16
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Tour of the Royal Collections of Madrid small group and skip the line
5 Reviews

The Gallery of Royal Collections is the newest Museum in Madrid. Its exhibition is based on hitherto hidden objects that have belonged to the Spanish Monarchy. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to live as a King, this is the answer. And what better way than to do this tour in a group of 7 people maximum? And what better way than to do this tour in a monolingual group? And, of course, what better way than to do it with a professional guide with years of experience?

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#17
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Madrid Retiro Park and Literary Quarter by Bike
5 Reviews

Enjoy the most beautiful and rich tour of Madrid with this 2 hour long journey from the Spanish Inquisition to the Golden Age of Spanish Literature, through the Literary Quarter and the Retiro Park - living remains of Madrid and Spain’s former Empire’s wealthiest centuries, while on top of a futuristic and eco-friendly bike.

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#18
Private walking Tour: The oldest taverns of Madrid - Top attraction in MadridPrivate walking Tour: The oldest taverns of Madrid - Additional viewPrivate walking Tour: The oldest taverns of Madrid - View 3Private walking Tour: The oldest taverns of Madrid - View 4Private walking Tour: The oldest taverns of Madrid - View 5Private walking Tour: The oldest taverns of Madrid - View 6
Private walking Tour: The oldest taverns of Madrid
5 Reviews

A route through the most popular history of Madrid: its taverns. Bars with more than 100 and 200 years of age, which are the living history of the city. Some have seen the kings eat and drink there, writers and others of the lower classes also. Between us, we will discover some of the most rooted traditions of our city. The anecdotes, the way of life of the people and the innumerable things that their walls have seen. Of course, we can stop to try a wine or beer of some of them! With the oldest restaurant in the world and an unequalled tradition in the world of bars, without doubt, Madrid is a city that you must get to know from the point of view of its illustrious taverns and restaurants. *The route may vary. You will not always enter all the venues.

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Prado Museum and Reina Sofia Museum Private Tour
6 Reviews

Hit the Prado Museum right when the doors open to the public. This private tour offers you the possibility of seeing Velazquez’s ‘Las Meninas’ and El Greco’s and ‘The Annunciation’. Learn about the artwork from a guide, and then head to the Reina Sofia to admire abstract and surrealist works by Picasso, Dali and more. This private tour will allow you to get the best experience.

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Lavapiés: The most multicultural neighbourhood of Madrid, Private Walking Tour - Top attraction in MadridLavapiés: The most multicultural neighbourhood of Madrid, Private Walking Tour - Additional viewLavapiés: The most multicultural neighbourhood of Madrid, Private Walking Tour - View 3Lavapiés: The most multicultural neighbourhood of Madrid, Private Walking Tour - View 4Lavapiés: The most multicultural neighbourhood of Madrid, Private Walking Tour - View 5Lavapiés: The most multicultural neighbourhood of Madrid, Private Walking Tour - View 6
Lavapiés: The most multicultural neighbourhood of Madrid, Private Walking Tour
4 Reviews

Lavapiés is one of the most popular neighbourhoods in Madrid, and often known as the most multicultural in Europe. It is located inside the downtown area, an industrial part of the city since the XVIII century, when royal factories were created. Bullfighters, Caleseros (carriages drivers), and Manolos (Jewish descendants) inhabited here traditionally. The tiny and old apartments made for the low-class workers were chip enough for the immigrants from the '80s on, generating a new cultural landscape. For the past 10 years, there have been great projects to rehabilitate the old buildings and promote Lavapiés’ economy through culture. Theatres, Exhibition centres, cultural foundations, and a circus have raised up. It has also dozens of bars, cafes, and restaurants from every possible country. The British magazine “Times Out” named it the coolest neighbourhood in the world in 2018. You will be able to deeply discover all of it with an expert in a private Tour

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