Top Madrid Cultural Tours

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.

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.

Madrid’s Prado Museum (Museo Nacional del Prado) is home to one of the most important art collections in the world, but its long lines to enter and vast size can be discouraging. Zip past the crowds and follow your guide to admire masterpieces by Velázquez, el Greco, Goya, Tiziano, Rubens, and others in less than two hours with this skip-the-line tour available in English, Spanish, and Italian.

A Madrid panoramic tour by open-top double-decker bus is the perfect introduction to this incredible city. You can explore city sights at your own pace. Hear onboard audio commentary and check out Madrid’s many plazas, museums, and theaters with the provided map and guidebook.

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.

Taste your way through Madrid with a small-group tapas and wine tour. Meet your local guide for a city stroll that includes stops at family-owned establishments in Chamberí. Eat and drink traditional fare while learning about each dish and Spanish tapas culture. See where locals like to eat in the Spanish capital during this full meal tapas crawl with drinks included.

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.

Good food and old streets, that's the whole idea behind this small group food & wine tour. You'll wander past the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor, while stopping at handpicked spots that have fed locals for generations. Duck into a centuries old wine cellar to try your hand at slicing Iberian ham like a pro, skip the line at one of the city's favorite street food counters for a local sandwich, pull up a stool at a centennial tapas bar for sizzling garlic shrimp, and finish with a surprising chocolate stop that reveals Spain's long history with cocoa. With a small group and a local guide who knows the difference between a tourist trap and the real thing, you'll get access and stories no guidebook can offer.

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).

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.

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.

The Royal Palace of Madrid is one of the Spanish capital’s most impressive landmarks, but it's much easier to appreciate when you have a guide showing you around. With this shared tour, save time by not waiting in line, and avoid the frustration of discovering that tickets are sold out for your preferred slot. Then, enjoy a two-in-one experience when you visit the neighboring Almudena Cathedral with your guide.

Benefit from visiting Toledo with your own private guide and driver for the ultimate full-day tour from Madrid to the former capital of Spain. Ride in a luxury vehicle for one hour to reach Toledo, where your guide provides a customized tour of the historical city’s most important museums and monuments (admission is not included). Choose from several options for your tour and free time; hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Skip the crowded group tours and get more out of your time in Toledo with a private guide. Choose your preferred length of walking tour and visit the Toledo sights that interest you most. Follow a route chosen by your guide to see a mix of highlights and hidden gems or customize the route as you wish. Admission tickets to monuments are not included.

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.

Explore two of Spain's oldest cities on a day trip from Madrid without the hassle of renting a car or figuring out train and bus services. This tour takes you to both Avila and Segovia, two cities so rich in history and architecture that they are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Your day includes a drink and a snack, with Wi-Fi on the bus to keep you entertained.

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.

This is an exclusive small-group tour (maximum 6 guests) led by a highly trained local expert in art, history and Spanish culture. This is not a rushed or generic visit, but a carefully designed experience focused on meaningful works and genuine insight. In a relaxed setting, you’ll have space to ask questions and engage in thoughtful discussion. Your guide will connect each masterpiece to Spain’s history, politics, religion, and society, offering deeper cultural context. Discover iconic works by Velázquez, Goya, Bosch, Rubens, El Greco, and Titian, while uncovering hidden details and stories that most visitors miss. This tour is available in 4 Languages: English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

Step into football history with a guided tour of Real Madrid’s iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Join a professional guide to explore the interactive museum, view legendary trophies, and see the futuristic new stadium model. Go behind the scenes into the exclusive players' locker room, sit on the team benches, and enjoy panoramic pitch views from the third amphitheater. End your experience at the Official Club Store. Book your Madrid football tour today!

Discover Madrid’s Royal Palace on a small-group tour with skip-the-line entry, so you get more time inside and less waiting outside. Begin this walking tour with an introduction to some of Madrid’s other top sites, including Plaza Mayor and Mercado San Miguel. Then, continue to the Royal Palace, where you get a headset so you can hear your tour clearly. Learn about the palace’s beautiful architecture and interesting history.

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.

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.

Visit Madrid's Royal Palace and its surroundings with a professional guide on this walking tour. Explore Plaza Mayor's rich history, indulge in the diverse flavors of Spanish cuisine at Mercado San Miguel, and stroll through charming streets like Calle De Codo and Plaza de la Villa. Then, skip the line for a guided tour of Madrid's historic royal residence.