Madrid is the capital of Spain and the largest city in the country. It is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a rich history and culture. It is is home to many museums, art galleries, and historical landmarks, such as the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofía Museum, and the Royal Palace of Madrid. The city is also known for its lively nightlife and its many tapas bars. Below is an extensive list of things to do while in Madrid. If multiple activities interest you, check out the Madrid Explorer Pass or All-Inclusive Pass for additional savings.
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Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.
Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.
Madrid Walking Tour

On this tour, you'll visit some of Madrid's most iconic streets, squares, and landmarks. These include Almudena Cathedral, Plaza Mayor (the scene of spine-chilling events during the Spanish Inquisition), the Royal Palace (the largest functioning Royal Palace in Europe), and its statue-filled gardens in Plaza de Oriente.
Duration
2.5 hours
Availability
Everyday at 11am
Price
Free!
Alternative
Chueca and Malasaña Tour - Free!
The Golden Age of Literature - Free!
Tour of Modern Madrid - Free!
Horror Night Tour - $3 per group of 7
Madrid of Spies - $3 per person
Spanish Civil War Tour - $11 per person
Mason Tour of Madrid - $11 per person
Madrid Mysteries & Legends Tour - $11 per person
Madrid Sunset Walking Tour - $19 per person
Big Bus Panoramic City Tour - $21 per person
Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour - $21 per person
Madrid Graffiti Tour - $22 per person
Madrid River Segway Tour - $43 per person
Tour of Historic Madrid - $47 per person
All Madrid Segway Tour - $49 per person
Christmas Lights Tour by Private Eco Tuk Tuk - $93 per group of 4
Royal Palace Fast-Access

Take a journey through the history of Spain and its monarchy with this fast-access ticket to the Royal Palace of Madrid.
Duration
At your leisure
Availability
Everyday from 10am - 3:30pm
Price
$18 per person
Alternative
Palacio de Liria Tour - $16 per person
Royal Palace Guided Tour - $32 per person
Retiro Park Guided Tour and Tapas Tasting

Discover the highlights of Retiro Park with an expert guide. Enjoy typical Spanish cuisine with a tapas tasting in a famous bar.
Duration
2.5 hours
Availability
Everyday from 10am - 5:30pm
Price
$26 per person
Alternative
Secrets of Retiro Park - $11 per person
Retiro Park & Cibeles Palace Observatory Tour - $21 per person
Retiro Park and Literary Quarter by Bike - $23 per person
Palaces and Statues Segway Tour in Retiro Park - $33 per person
Madrid Rio Park Segway Private Tour - $34 per person
Old Town Toledo Tour

Discover the picturesque streets of Toledo on this guided walking tour with a bus transfer from Madrid. Enjoy free time to soak up the history and culture, and have the option to add attractions to your tour.
Duration
8 hours
Availability
Everyday at 8:30am and 10am
Price
Starting from $24 per person
Alternative
Avila with Walls and Segovia with Alcazar - Starting from $33 per person
El Escorial and Valley's Basilica Half Day Tour - $51 per person
Alcalá de Henares & Cervantes Museum Day Trip - $52 per person
Toledo Guided Tour with Cathedral Visit - $53 per person
Toledo Tour with Tapas, Wine Tasting and Monuments - $71 per person
Day Trip to Cuenca and The Enchanted City - $82 per person
Day Trip to Ávila and Salamanca - $83 per person
Segovia, El Escorial and The Valley of the Fallen Day Trip - $90 per person
Toledo, El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Day Trip - $91 per person
Day Trip to Toledo, Segovia and Ávila - $132 per person
Cities of Andalusia 4-Day Tour

Explore the cities of Andalucia on a 4-day tour from Madrid. Go to the former capital of Hispania Ulterior at Cordoba, stroll the orange-scented streets of Seville, marvel at the Alhambra in Granada, and explore the co-existence of 3 faiths in Toledo.
Duration
4 days
Availability
Mondays at 8am
Price
$615 per person
Alternative
Cities of Andalusia 5-Day Tour - $692 per person
Cities of Andalusia 6-Day Tour - $872 per person
Lisbon, Porto & Fátima 6 Day Tour - $862 per person
Las Ventas Bullring and Museum Tour

Visit Madrid's largest bullring, the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas; one of the city's most important cultural landmarks. This short tour of José Espeliú's grand Neo-Mudéjar monument provides an unmissable insight into Spain's sporting passion and history.
Duration
At your leisure
Availability
Everyday from 10am - 5:30pm
Price
$17 per person
Alternative
Mapfre Foundation - $5 per person
Museo Lázaro Galdiano - $9 per person
Reina Sofía Museum - $13 per person
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum - $14 per person
Prado Museum - $20 per person
Monasterio de las Descalzas Walking Tour - $21 per person
Prado, Reina Sofia & Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums Guided Tour - $93 per person
IKONO — A Sensory and Photographic Experience

Develop your senses through immersive activities, colors, smells, and textures and immortalize the moment with your camera with an entrance ticket to IKONO.
Duration
1 hour
Availability
Everyday at 8am
Price
$16 per person
Alternative
Sweet Space Museum - $13 per person
Museum of Illusions - $15 per person
Madrid Wax Museum - $20 per person
Nomad Immersive Museum - $20 per person
Puy du Fou España and "El Sueño de Toledo"

Explore the crafts and food at the Puy du Fou España. Then witness the dazzling "El Sueño de Toledo" night show and take a journey through Spanish history performed by dancers and acrobats. Round-Trip Transfers are offered separately.
Duration
At your leisure
Availability
Wednesdays - Sundays from 12:30pm - 1am
Price
Starting from $27 per person
Alternative
Aquopolis Madrid - $22 per person
Warner Beach Park - $22 per person
Parque de Atracciones - $25 per person
Warner Park - $33 per person
Warner Park Excursion - $64 per person
Torre Bermejas Flamenco Show and Dinner

Enjoy the art of flamenco with this Madrilenian flamenco show which takes inspiration from the Torres Bermejas in Granada. Dance, song, and guitar will envelop you in this emotional show. You can also try some typical Spanish tapas.
Duration
1 hour
Availability
Everyday at 5pm, 7pm and 9pm
Price
Starting from $27 per person
Alternative
"Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance - $27 per person
Flamenco Workshop and Show at Taberna El Cortijo - $30 per person
Flamenco Class Experience - $43 per person
Dinner and Zarzuela Opera - $44 per person
Evening Tapas and Flamenco Tour - $88 per person
Aladdin The Musical

Do you dream of flying to a whole new world? Make all your wishes come true by booking these tickets for Aladdin, the musical. One of Disney's most popular shows arrives in Madrid straight from Broadway.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Tuesday - Sunday at 8pm
Price
Starting at $47 per person
Alternative
The Lion King Show - Starting from $30 per person
Pub Crawl

Don't waste your time in Madrid in tourist trap bars. This pub crawl takes you to four of the best spots in town, including one of Madrid's hottest nightclubs, to ensure that you have a great night out. Party with like-minded people and enjoy free shots and discounted drinks at each place.
Duration
4 - 6 hours
Availability
Everyday at 10pm
Price
$19 per person
Alternative
Beer Pong Madrid - $17 per person
Nightlife Tour Drinks Tapas and Party Experience - $84 per person
Wine Tasting

Enjoy a half-day tour to visit a local winery and discover the Spanish secrets of wine production. Includes a typical wine tasting.
Duration
4 hours
Availability
Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday at 9:30am
Price
$98 per person
Alternative
Wine Tasting - $22 per person
Gin Tonics Guided Workshop - $30 per person
Painting and Wine Class - $50 per person
Tagus Valley Wineries Tour - $159 per person
Windmills of Don Quixote Wine Tour - $177 per person
Ribera del Duero Tour of 3 Different Wineries - $203 per person
Madrid Night Tapas and Drinks Tour

Mix a bit of light history and culture with some great Spanish food and drink on a tapas tour of Madrid. Discover the city's tapas culture on a fun and social night and get a feel for the real Madrid.
Duration
4 hours
Availability
Monday - Saturday at 8pm
Price
$63 per person
Alternative
Olive Oil Tasting - $13 per person
Tasting of Iberian Hams with Wine or Cava Pairing - $28 per person
Madrid Dinner in Local Home - $53 per person
Seafood Spanish Dinner & Drinks in Local Home - $56 per person
Market Brunch Tapas Tour - $60 per person
Flavors of Spain Home Tastings of Manchego Cheese Jamón & Wine - $64 per person
Gourmet Tasting of Iberian Ham, Oil and Wine - $66 per person
Tapas Cooking Class - $72 per person
Old Madrid Walking Food and Wine Tour - $75 per person
Mercado and Street Food Walking Tour - $76 per person
Secret Food Tours - $82 per person
Spanish Cooking Class - $82 per person
Spanish Gastronomy and History with 3-Course Meal - $93 per person
Al Ándalus Hammam Spa

Experience a traditional Hammam Spa in the heart of Madrid and relax during your stay in the capital of Spain. Connect with the Moorish history of Spain at the Andalusian Arab Baths.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Monday - Thursday from 10am - 10pm
Price
Starting from $60 per person
Alternative
Foot Bath and Reflexology Massage - $78 per person
Hot-Air Balloon Flight

Admire the medieval city of Segovia from above on a hot air balloon adventure. See the historic landmarks, celebrate the landing with a glass of cava, and if you choose to, enjoy a 3-course lunch.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Everyday at 7am
Price
$190 per person
Horse Riding in Sierra del Guadarrama National Park

Discover the beauty of the Sierra del Guadarrama National Park and immerse yourself in the serenity of the area. Follow the trail and experience horseback riding with breathtaking mountain scenery.
Duration
2.5 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9:30am and 6pm
Price
$71 per person
Alternative
Bull Breeding Farm Tour - $87 per person
Day Trip to Guadarrama National Park - $98 per person
Sierra de Guadarrama Hiking Day Trip - $137 per person
Rock Climbing Adventure in Madrid National Park - $334 per person
Canyoning Adventure in Madrid National Park - $334 per person
Photoshoot in Plaza Mayor

Book an exclusive photoshoot with a professional photographer at Plaza Mayor in Madrid. Have a professional photographer capture high-quality digital photos of your visit to this iconic location.
Duration
15 - 45 mins
Availability
Everyday from 9am - 7pm
Price
Stating from $38 per group of 8
Alternative
Professional Photoshoot at The Royal Palace - Stating from $38 per group of 8
Photographic Session by Puntos de Madrid - $50 per person
Street Photography Tour and Class - $67 per person
Leathercraft Workshop

Practical, crafty travelers will love the opportunity to learn Spanish leathercraft techniques, some of which haven’t changed in centuries. In the heart of Madrid, make a personalized leather item with the help of an experienced instructor. Craft a wallet, belt, coin purse, or something you design yourself. You’ll receive the undivided attention of your instructor as this is a private workshop.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am
Price
$56 per person
Alternative
Velázquez Tech Museum + Paint your Menina Workshop - $65 per person
Street Art Workshop - $192 per person
Graffiti Workshop - $192 per person
Atletico Madrid Stadium & Museum Tour

On this tour, you'll discover all the secrets of the Cívitas Metropolitano, the stadium of Atletico Madrid, and experience a journey through the history of one of the most important football teams in Spain. You can also choose to visit the Territorio Atleti Museum!
Duration
1 hour
Availability
Everyday at 11:30am, 1pm, 4pm and 6pm
Price
$25 per person
Alternative
Bernabéu Stadium Tour - $22 per person
Faunia

Skip the hassle with this entry ticket to Faunia in Madrid and enjoy your day amongst nature and wildlife.
Duration
At your leisure
Availability
Everyday from 11am - 6pm
Price
$21 per person
Alternative
Atlantis Aquarium - $11 per person
Zoo Aquarium - $22 per person
Zarzuela's Racecourse - $22 per person
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