Top Madrid Art & Culture

Get unparalleled access to the world of flamenco with these pre-booked admission tickets, and enjoy an intimate evening dance performance. Skip the distraction of meal service and focus on the dancing. Unlike other venues, this dance space features only three rows of seating, so you’re sure to get close-up views of the emotion-charged stage. Entry tickets include one complimentary drink.

Experience authentic Spanish culture at Teatro Flamenco Madrid, the world’s first flamenco theater located near Gran Vía. The live show “Emociones” features passionate singing, master guitar, and traditional dance in an intimate, state-of-the-art venue. • Live flamenco performance in the world’s first flamenco theater • Professional lighting and acoustics designed for a true theatrical experience • Top-tier professional artists and stunning curation • Premium seating options with complimentary drinks • VIP Box upgrades featuring artist meet-and-greets • Tapas menu available during the performance • Child discounts offered

One of the world’s great art galleries, the Prado Museum has almost 3,000 works on display, including artists like Goya, Velázquez, Rubens, and Caravaggio. Almost every visitor to Madrid stops by here, so a skip-the-line ticket is a worthwhile investment. This one comes with a guide to lead you through the myriad rooms and introduce highlights including the works of El Greco and Velázquez’s Las Meninas (Ladies in Waiting).

Treat all of your senses to a dose of Spanish culture with a flamenco and dinner package in Madrid. Booking in advance guarantees you a seat in the legendary Torres Bermejas, a tablao (flamenco venue) where some of the greatest names in flamenco have performed. Plus, your experience is completed by a tapas selection inspired by classic Spanish cuisine.

Explore the best of Madrid with this expertly guided walking tour featuring skip-the-line tickets to the Royal Palace, one of Europe’s most breathtaking royal residences, and to the Prado Art Musuem - the cultural jewel of Spain. If you wish, choose the Prado Early Access option when booking for a VIP experience in the Prado Museum where you'll enjoy a guided tour of the galleries one hour before they open to the public. As you make your way through the stunning galleries of the Prado Museum, through the charming historic center, and wrap up at the grandiose Royal Palace, you'll be accompanied by an insightful local guide who will decode the city's lesser-known stories and hidden secrets every step of the way. And with a small group of just 16 guests maximum, you'll enjoy a more relaxed and intimate experience with easy access to your guide so you can ask them all your burning questions.

Instead of guessing where to eat and what to order in Madrid, join this guided walking tour to combine food, wine, and history in one experience. Stroll through lively streets and landmarks such as Plaza Mayor while sampling tapas, local wines, and traditional vermouth. Along the way, learn insider tips—including which tourist traps to avoid—so you can navigate the city like a local long after the tour ends.

Discover the history of Madrid—hearing stories, facts, and insights from a local professional guide—on this walking tour. Gain a new understanding of this important city and its history as you see highlights and landmarks including Plaza Mayor, the world’s oldest restaurant Sobrino de Botin, Plaza de la Villa, and Teatro Real, all in a few hours.

For a distinctly Spanish cultural experience in Madrid, don't miss this flamenco performance featuring some of the top dancers in the city. After sitting down for your show, you can experience the stomping, strumming, and energetic movement that is characteristic of this dance form. This performance offers a great value for travelers curious about a famous Spanish art form.

The Royal Palace of Madrid is a popular attraction, so guarantee your spot on a date and time that suit your schedule with this tour and ticket package. Choose from a standard group tour or upgrade to a small-group tour for a more intimate experience. Once inside, follow a guide around the palace's highlights, with insightful commentary to help you learn about its regal history.

Art enthusiasts will love the chance to explore one of Madrid’s top art galleries, the Reina Sofia Museum, with a guide. In a small group you’ll tour the museum for about ninety minutes, checking out some of the most famous works (such as Picasso’s Guernica) and lesser-known ones too. Learn more about Spanish art, culture, and history than you would visiting alone.

Don’t waste your precious vacation waiting in long ticket lines—see Madrid’s Royal Palace with ease, thanks to this combination of skip-the-line admission and a guided tour. As you follow your guide around the opulent rooms, learn about royal history, and check off highlights such as the Banquet Hall and the Throne Room.

Join a small group of seven people or less, as you delve into the treasures of the Prado Museum with an expert art historian as your guide on this small-group tour with skip-the-line tickets. Uncover hidden masterpieces by renowned artists such as Hieronymus Bosch, El Greco, Titian, Rubens, Velázquez, and Goya. Gain insights into the history and symbolism behind each painting, a must-do for any art enthusiast.

The Prado Museum is one of the most popular attractions in Madrid and without this handy skip-the-line guided tour you could be waiting a long time to get in. Simplify your visit to one of Europe’s top art galleries and learn more about Spanish art and culture than you could touring alone. This small-group tour can be customized to suit your interests.

​​With limited time to explore Madrid, it can be tough to see all the top sights. This bicycle or e-bike tour is perfect for travelers hoping to see more in less time, letting you visit several of Madrid's most notable sights in under half a day. Just grab your helmet, hop on your bike, and let your guide lead you. Upgrade to add a tapas sampler and a drink.

Explore Toledo's historic Jewish Quarter on this private guided tour and learn all about the Spanish city’s deep Jewish roots. Stroll through Toledo’s UNESCO-listed old town and visit synagogues dating from the 12th and 14th centuries as your guide shares a wealth of knowledge regarding a Sephardic community that dates back to the 4th century.

This tour is ideal for time-tight travelers interested in religious sights and historic monuments. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental, and instead, travel between locations with ease in a luxury bus with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a guide. Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (El Escorial)—and visit the Valley of Cuelgamuros (Valley of the Fallen) monument and Catholic basilica.

Visit Segovia, Ávila, and Toledo—three cities that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites—on a full-day tour from Madrid that features ancient battlements, a soaring cathedral, a historic monastery, and more. Coordinated tours and transport make the most of your travel time so you can cover more ground without rushing to catch trains or find buses; traveling with a guide takes you straight to the three cities’ essential sights.

Knowing where to find the best foodie hotspots in Madrid is tough if you're a first-timer. Experience its historical and culinary highlights on this small-group walking tour of tapas bars, passing city highlights and hidden gems along the way. Sample specialities paired with Spanish wine, vermouth, and more, as you learn about the history and cultural significance of tapas.

Madrid is full of history, with plenty of fascinating stories that you’d unlikely learn without a guide by your side. See the influence of centuries of art, culture, architecture, and politics on modern-day Madrid on guided tour of the old city. Learn about the people and events that happened here and see iconic sights like the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Almudena Cathedral, and more.

Explore two of Madrid’s top sights in just half a day on this immersive, informative tour. In the morning, meet your guide outside the Monument to Felipe IV, enter with skip-the-line tickets, and discover masterpieces from artists like Goya, Rubens, and Velázquez. Next, spot landmarks like the Casa de Cervantes en route to the Royal Palace of Madrid, a regal marvel that’s still home to the Spanish royal family today.

Learn about Spanish food and culture through its world-famous food on this small-group, half-day walking tour of Madrid’s most charming neighborhoods. Taste several dishes and beverages—including the famous Iberian ham—enough for a breakfast and hearty lunch, at local eateries, stores, and market stalls as you sip, snack, and slurp your way through the city.

See two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day on this visit to the cities of Toledo and Segovia. Admire Segovia’s narrow streets and preserved Roman aqueduct. Uncover ancient mysteries during a guided tour of its historic Alcazar fortress. In Toledo—the city of three cultures—discover magical architecture and the city’s Muslim, Jewish, and Christian history. Upgrade to include a guided tour of Toledo’s Catedral Primada cathedral.

Discover Madrid at your own pace with flexible hop-on hop-off bus tickets that showcase the Spanish capital's history, architecture, and culture. Travel between landmarks such as the Royal Palace, Prado Museum, Plaza de España, and Puerta de Alcalá while listening to onboard commentary that puts landmarks into context. With access to three different sightseeing routes, it's an easy and convenient way to explore the city.