Top Madrid Culture

Explore El Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen without the hassle of renting a car on this group trip from central Madrid. Simplify your visit to these destinations in the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains by leaving the planning, organization, and logistics to your guide. Choose to upgrade to a fully private experience to suit your preferences.

Visitors to Madrid who are interested in Spanish art, culture, and history will love this private combo tour of the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum. Learn more about what you see at these top attractions with a private guide who will tell you many interesting facts and stories. Save time with skip-the-line tickets and tick off two Madrid highlights in one easy tour.

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.

Maximize your trip to the Prado Museum on a private guided tour. Avoid the hassle of taking public transport with a private hotel pick-up service. Your historian guide can customize the tour to suit your needs so if there’s some type of art you’re more interested in, just ask. Art lovers won’t want to miss this opportunity to get up close to and learn more about art classics.

Travelers looking for an unusual sensory experience will love the hour-long visit to IKONO. It is a different museum or gallery, as you will find a different experience in each of the rooms, from amazing colors to unusual smells. You will have the opportunity to take fantastic photos. All members of the family can enjoy this experience.

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.

Uncover the rich history and cultural charm of Toledo, Spain’s medieval gem, on this full-day trip from Madrid. Relax on a comfortable, air-conditioned coach as your guide brings the city’s fascinating heritage to life. Visit top landmarks such as the Toledo Cathedral and Iglesia de Santo Tomé, home to El Greco’s masterpiece. After the guided portion, enjoy free time to wander Toledo’s narrow streets, explore artisan shops, or take in sweeping views from the city’s hilltop vantage points. This tour is the perfect blend of structure and independence, offering a hassle-free way to experience one of Spain’s most captivating cities.

Combine sightseeing and cultural immersion with this private Madrid tour. You'll enjoy a walking tour that takes you to a few of Madrid's most-important landmarks, including the Puerto del Sol and Plaza de Canovas del Castilla. You'll also enjoy skip-the-line admission to both the Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid) and the Prado Museum (Museo del Prado).

​​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.

Skip the line and head straight into the royal Palacio Real de Madrid with this small group guided tour. An expert guide will lead you through the official home of the kings of Spain, showing you the best of what the 3,000-odd-room palace, from the Throne Room to the Royal Chapel.

Rise to exhilarating elevations over Segovia on this hot-air balloon ride at sunrise. Enjoy bird's-eye views of Segovia’s ancient aqueduct and Alcazar.Touch down and pamper your palate with a Spanish brunch with cava. Receive a flight certificate and photos and video from your flight. Upgrade to enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Madrid hotel.

Get to know all of Madrid in one day through this VIP and private tour of all the most relevant monuments of the city. Totally exclusive. Discover with the best Official Guides of the city of Madrid, the treasures and secrets that the largest Royal Palace in Western Europe houses in a totally VIP, private and exclusive visit. With preferential tickets, without waiting in lines. You will be picked up by private transport from your hotel by your guide who will take you by private car to the main monuments of 18th century Madrid and the Passage of Light, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Afterwards, you will take a walk with your guide to the monuments, corners, treasures and secrets of ancient Madrid and will receive practical information for your stay in the city of Madrid. After taking this tour you will have completed a fascinating and enriching experience in the city of Madrid in one day and you will have seen all the most emblematic places.

Share a sociable night full of fun, food and stories on this deep dive into Madrid’s tapas scene. This premium personalised food tour takes you beyond your standard patatas bravas and calamari sandwiches and shows you how the locals do tapas. Discover the breadth of the Spanish food scene from the classic to the more adventurous and get a unique insight into the history and culture of Madrid, accompanied by an expert guide who knows all the best places to go. Expect to share 12 to 20 delicious dishes recommended by your guide, according to the likes and interests of the group. Go home with a deeper understanding of the culture, traditions, and social life that define Madrid. • More than 20 years helping people discover Madrid through its food and drink • Personalised tapas chosen by guests, not a fixed preordered menu • Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best Food Experiences in the World (8th place in 2019, 12th place in 2022) • Maximum group size of 10 for a more intimate experience

Go sightseeing in Madrid on a Segway, the personal transportation device that provides a fun ride. Choose from a range of tour durations, all led by a knowledgeable private guide who provides full instruction on Segway operations; no prior experience is needed. The shortest tour takes in highlights including the Almudena Cathedral and the Royal Palace of Madrid; others add in sights like the Temple of Debod and Retiro Park.

Explore Madrid’s past during this guided, small-group walking tour of the Old City—a great way to see the area without the hassle of having to navigate yourself from place to place. Wander through Plaza Mayor, which once served as the city’s market, see the Baroque architecture of the Santa Cruz Palace, explore the La Latina neighborhood, and more. Your guide provides insight as you go.

Visit three wineries and taste more than 10 wines without straying far from Madrid on this tour of the Vinos de Madrid wine region. Accompanied by a specialist guide, explore the vineyards and learn about complex production processes in atmospheric wine cellars. Sample signature wines produced in the area and gain insights into the culinary heritage of Spain’s capital city on this epicurean tour.

Leave the hustle and bustle of Madrid behind for a day and discover the rich historic legacies of Toledo, Segovia and Avila. Leave the planning and organization up to your guide, as you enjoy included entry fees (if selected), guided tours, and round-trip transportation. Well-suited for travelers who can't easily reach these destinations by themselves but wish to get a taste of the Castilla-La Mancha and Castilla y León regions.

Make the most of your time in Madrid by visiting the Prado Museum with a guide: Entry is guaranteed thanks to prebooked tickets. Your guide ensurs that you don’t miss any of the museum’s most important art pieces by having a guide to teach you about the collections. Highlights include work by Hieronymus Bosch, El Greco, Francisco Goya, and Peter Paul Rubens. Upgrade for a private tour or to add a tapas meal.

Discover the grandiose Royal Palace of Madrid with special early access and a guided tour. For a glimpse of the palace at its most spectacular, arrive before the doors open to the public, then learn the secrets of the enormous palace, whose 2,800 rooms overflow with masterpiece artwork, period décor, and architectural detail. This Royal Palace tour includes skip-the-line early admission tickets to the Royal Palace.

Skip the lines at Madrid’s Museo del Prado with fast-track access, and discover a world-renowned collection brimming with masterpieces by European artists including Velázquez, Goya, and Raphael. Explore both the temporary and permanent collections with a professional guide, and gain insight unique into works reaching as far back as the 12th-century.

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.

Figuring out train schedules and getting to Toledo from Madrid can be a hassle. Eliminate the guesswork and book this half-day sightseeing tour to explore the "city of three cultures." Upon arrival, take a panoramic bus tour for stunning views of the city, followed by ample free time to explore its highlights, including the cathedral, the Jewish Quarter, and the Alcazar.

This tour from Madrid makes it easy to explore Toledo’s major highlights. Depart in the morning via VIP coach, discover the city wall, and stop at a viewpoint for photos. Next, follow your guide through the city’s old town, visiting the Church of Santo Tomé (home to a famed El Greco painting), the Santa María la Blanca Synagogue, and the cathedral, considered a masterpiece of the Spanish Gothic style.

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.