Temple of Debod (Templo de Debod) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Temple of Debod. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Tour Welcome Madrid in Eco Tuk-Tuk Private with Local Guide

• Private Eco Tuk-Tuk Tour with Local Guide

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• Madrid Best Walking Tour: Old City and Royal Sites

• Madrid Private Eco Tuk-Tuk Expert Tour with Local Guide

The Temple of Debod is free to visit, though if you want to go inside you’ll need to secure a timed entry slot in advance. Walking tours of Madrid that include the Temple of Debod cost from around US$5 to US$35 and offer the context of its history. Bike and tuk-tuk tours are a popular option to cover more ground in less time, starting at around US$25 per person. Private tours start at around US$100 and increase depending on duration and mode of transport.

Yes, the Temple of Debod is well worth visiting while in Madrid. Set in Parque del Oeste with views over the Casa de Campo, this ancient Egyptian temple gifted to Spain is one of the few authentic Egyptian monuments you can see outside of Egypt itself. To get the most out of a visit, consider a tour that includes the temple alongside other Madrid highlights so you can get historical context and a fuller picture of the city all at once.

Per one customer who booked the Tour Welcome Madrid in Eco Tuk-Tuk Private with Local Guide, "David was friendly and did a great job. Two hours—perfect amount of time to do a quick tour of the city. Fun way to do it in a tuk-tuk so can navigate narrow streets. Had last 30 minutes to explore Temple of Debod and nice views of Madrid."

The Temple of Debod (Templo de Debod) is an Egyptian temple in the center of Madrid that dates back to the early second century BC. It was gifted to Spain in 1968 in gratitude to the Spanish for their aid with a campaign to save the ancient temples of Nubia from flooding after the construction of the Aswan Dam. The temple was transported and rebuilt stone by stone over a period of two years.

The Temple of Debod is located in Madrid’s Parque de la Montana, which is a 10-minute walk from Plaza de España. If traveling by metro, you can take line 3 toVentura Rodríguez, which is around 10 minutes away by foot, or take lines 3 or 10 to Plaza de España station.

Inside the Temple of Debod, visitors can see different rooms, including the Adijalamani Chapel at the epicenter of the complex, with walls depicting Egyptian kings making offerings to gods. As well as other rooms to explore, the complex boasts great panoramic views of Madrid.

Yes, visitors are permitted to take photographs inside the Temple of Debod. As well as magnificent carvings on this ancient structure, it also is a fantastic sunset-viewing spot with views of Madrid. If you happen to be near the area at night, the temple looks beautiful when illuminated.

Yes, many travelers visit the Temple of Debod with a guided tour; tours typically showcase the temple alongside other Madrid highlights, such as the Royal Palace of Madrid, Plaza Mayor, and San Miguel market. Options include walking tours, eco tuk-tuk tours, or hop-on hop-off bus tours.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Temple of Debod. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Madrid:

• Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid)

• Alcalá Gate (Puerta de Alcalá)

• Prado Museum (Museo del Prado)

• Plaza Mayor

• Basílica de San Francisco El Grande

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Madrid.