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Visit Spain’s the most important modern art gallery, in a two hour tour which will allow you to see the most essential works of art. The guide can collect you at your hotel or at the entrance of the gallery, next to the Spanish flag. The price of the tour includes the entrance fee and will also allow you to avoid the long queues. During the tour, not only will you discover the most important masterpieces, but also you will have a general understanding of the social and political context in which they were made. The ideas of the artists and all the details. The greatest masters of the 20th century are waiting for you inside.

Enjoy a quintessential Madrid experience with a live flamenco show in the heart of the city. Head to an authentic ‘tablao,’ or Flamenco venue, and start the night off with a traditional 3-course dinner of regional cuisine. Warm up for the performance with an optional workshop, where you can tap your toes to basic steps or play the castanets. Settle back in your seat as professional dancers and musicians take the stage for a live, passionate performance of the uniquely Spanish art form.

Skip the lines and see the exquisite Royal Palace at your own pace on this private, guided tour of the biggest royal residence in Europe. The official home of Spain’s kings, this palace in the city contains 3,000 preserved rooms, works of art, the royal chapel, and string instruments made by Antonio Stradivari. Follow your guide up the 70-step main staircase and discover what’s inside.

Head to the city of Cuenca during this full-day, guided tour that explores art, architecture, history, cathedrals, and wineries. See the gravity-defying Hanging Houses perched on a gorge and walk the city exploring this city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, flanked by two rivers. Wander the narrow streets taking in ancient architecture and tour the Cathedral of Our Lady of Grace and more.

Experience the unique flavor and culture of the Spanish capital on a history and tapas small-group walking tour in Madrid. Avoid the hassle of navigating the old city center as your guide leads the way and illuminates the many-layered history of sights such as the Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace. Stop at several authentic tapas bars, to feast like a local on an array of traditional appetizer-sized dishes paired with Spanish wine, sangria, and typical liquors—a guaranteed way to avoid the tourist traps.

Experience the local culture and vibrant energy of Madrid at night, when the city truly comes alive. On this private, 4-hour tour, set off with a savvy guide during the early evening hours on a tour that can be completely customized to suit your interests. See iconic landmarks illuminated as night falls, and discover tucked-away treasures that only locals know. At the end of the tour, rest your feet and drink in the city’s famous nightlife at an authentic tapas bar.

Hit the town for a fun and social night out on a pub crawl through Madrid. Experience the city’s famous nightlife at four different bars and clubs where ‘madrileños’ go to party. Let a guide lead the way, and make new friends as you join a group of other fun-loving travelers and backpackers. Kick things off with a free shot at each bar, and enjoy discounts on additional drinks. Upgrade to a private tour to soak up the night's itinerary with just your own group.

Take a 1.5-hour private guided tour around Madrid’s Prado Museum with a focus on the kids. The children engage in scavenger hunts, games, and other interactive activities as you discover the museum’s masterpieces. See artwork by Bosch, Van der Weyden, Goya, Velazquez, and many more and learn the history of these pieces from your informative guide.

What makes this tour unique is its immersive and intelligible approach. Your Guide transforms the museum into a living narrative, connecting each piece to the history of the civilizations that shaped Spain. In two hours, you discover the essentials through a carefully selected selection of major works, informed by anecdotes and clear reading keys. The route adapts to your pace and interests, mixing rigour, emotions and exchanges. You leave with a deep understanding of the past and a renewed look at Madrid and the Spanish identity. The privileged atmosphere, away from the crowds, allows you to truly observe, feel and dialogue, for an elegant, memorable and deeply enriching cultural experience.

Madrid is a treasure trove for art lovers and the Reina Sofía National Art Center Museum is a highlight. Make the most of your visit by touring with a private guide, who will tell you all about the works of art on display. Learn more about 20th century and contemporary art from Spain and abroad and discover things you’d miss if touring independently.

Save time on vacation and plan your itinerary by prebooking admission to Madrid’s Lazaro Galdiano Museum. One of the city’s leading art museums, this mansion belonged to 20th-century writer and entrepreneur Jose Lazaro Galdiano; and displays his private collection by some of Spain’s and Europe’s greatest artists. Stroll around to see masterpieces by Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, Turner, and Bosch; a work attributed to Leonardo da Vinci; and more.

Skip the lines at two of Madrid’s popular museums on this private, guided, full-day tour that lets you see art your way. Meet your guide and skip the line at the Prado Museum to behold works of art by masters like Rembrandt, Goya, and El Greco. Skip the line again at the Reina Sofia Museum to see contemporary art from Salvador Dali and others, and learn how surrealism influenced culture.

Explore Madrid without wasting time decoding its complex history or waiting in long lines. This guided experience brings the city’s evolution to life, from its Moorish origins to royal grandeur, while streamlining your visit with fast-track entry to the Royal Palace. Gain meaningful context, see standout landmarks, and focus on the experience rather than the logistics.

Securing tickets to traditional flamenco shows on the day can result in disappointment—they often sell out fast. Guarantee your experience and prebook tickets to Café Ziryab in central Madrid. Settle into a cozy evening as you watch a live show of dancers, singers, and musicians perform the centuries-old art form, and upgrade to include a tapas option.

Maximize time in the Prado Museum in Madrid with a small-group art history tour. Learn about Spanish art and history during a guided walk through the museum. See masterpieces by Goya, Velazquez, Tintoretto, and more while hearing background stories about the art and artists. Discover not only the museum’s most popular masterworks but some overlooked pieces as well.

We propose that you learn more about the origins of the city from the urban, historical and architectural point of view since the arabs founded it at the end of the 9th century, following with the conquest of the city by Alfonso VI of Castilla in the 11th century or the moment when Felipe II decided to fix the capital in Madrid, in 1561. We will begin in front of the Royal Palace, reviewing its history since the Arabs built the Alcázar, the defensive castle when Madrid was founded till the moment Felipe V ordered to built the Royal Palace as we know today. From there, we will learn more about the history of the Cathedral and the the new Royal Collections Museum designed by Tuñón and Mansilla. We will enjoy the only rests we have of the Arab Wall. Crossing the Viaduct of Segovia, we will enjoy the views of the forest called Casa de Campo, the green lung, three times bigger than Central Park, the King’s private hunting site until 1931 and a Civil War front, stopping at a viewpoint from which we will enjoy the views of part of the cornice of Madrid. We will continue the walk trough, walking throught these old small streets and squares we will arrive to the Square of Puerta Cerrada, one of the old gates of the old city. San Miguel Market will be other of one stops where you could have a drink and tapas after visiting Plaza de la Villa where the old City Hall of the city is located. From there you will learn the history of Plaza Mayor, the best example of castillians squares, built 400 years ago.

Combine the flexibility of independent travel and the structure of a guided tour with a fun travel game in Madrid. Download the apps and follow the prompts to explore hidden nooks and crannies that you might not find otherwise. Check out spots beloved and made famous by some of Madrid’s best-known artists and luminaries, including Goya and Cervantes. The whole game takes two hours but you can take your time.

Los entusiastas del arte o los viajeros que simplemente deseen aprender más sobre la cultura española disfrutarán de esta visita privada al Museo del Prado. Su guía le mostrará algunos de los muchos puntos destacados de la enorme galería. Aprenda a distinguir un cuadro de El Greco de un Goya mientras profundiza en la historia y la cultura españolas.

Swap the big bus tours for a private and personalized experience of Madrid. This tuk-tuk tour takes you to the city's most important landmarks—and to places that bigger vehicles cannot reach—in the company of just your chosen travel companions, and along a route that is tailored to your interests.

Simplify exploring the highlights of Madrid and Toledo with this combination group tour. Leave the planning and logistics to your guide; simply turn up at the meeting point and begin your experience. Enjoy a bus tour of Madrid's key sights, including the Gran Via, the Castellana, the Plaza de España, and the Puerta de Alcalá, plus a coach trip to Toledo and a guided walking tour.

Take a deep dive into Pablo Picasso's famous work "Guernica" during this private tour of the Reina Sofia in Madrid. With a private guide attending to your party, you'll be sure to get all of the details through engaging commentary and take plenty of time to ask questions. You'll also see works by painters from the Spanish expressionist school, Dali, and the other Spanish surrealists.

Discover in one day two of the most important cities that you can visit from Madrid: Segovia and Toledo. In the morning we will explore Toledo, where we will discover places such as the Church of Santo Tomé and the Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca. In the afternoon, we will discover places such as the Aqueduct, the Alcazar or the Cathedral of Segovia.

Join this visit to the Prado museum to experience the importance of art during several periods in Spanish history. We will see religious scenes, portraits of influential rulers, and stories from Greek mythology. Much of the art was created for the royal family and the Church, reflecting their tastes and priorities at the time. The museum features work by major artists such as Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Rubens, Velázquez, Murillo, and Goya—figures who have played key roles in the development of European art. As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” During this tour, we’ll look at what these paintings tell us about the society, culture, and history of Spain during the time they were made.

Enjoy a more personalized and insightful way to browse one of Madrid’s most impressive museums on this insider, private tour of the Reina Sofía Museum. With skip-the-line tickets already included in the price, you can dodge the queues and make the most of your time with your private guide. Learn about Spain’s most important 20th-century artists; see works from local painters like Juan Gris; and discover Picasso’s masterpiece, Guernica.