Top Madrid Half-day Tours

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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.

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Madrid in a Day Tour:Royal Palace, Historic Center & Prado Museum

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $88

Price varies by group size

Get to Toledo and back in a single day from Madrid with this comprehensive bus tour. Relax on the journey there and back—no need to fuss with directions or a rental car—and see all the most important sights while you're there. Follow a tour guide for an overview of the city in English and Spanish, included a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Church of Santo Tome, where you'll see El Greco's masterpiece.

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Half Day tour to Toledo from Madrid optional Santo Tome Church

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $41

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Toledo Half Day Tour From Madrid

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $41

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Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutesFree Cancellation

from $39

Likely to Sell Out

Combine two top Madrid landmarks into one sightseeing tour with this half-day experience. Meet your guide for a tour of the Prado Museum with a focus on works by Velazquez, Goya, and Rubens. Continue the tour with a walk to the Royal Palace of Madrid, passing popular landmarks like Puerta del Sol along the way. Complete the experience with a guided tour of the Royal Palace to learn about its décor and architecture. Preferential access throughout is included.

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Prado Museum & Royal Palace: Madrid Guided Tour in English

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $86

Price varies by group size

Avila and Segovia are two of Spain’s oldest cities, dating back to the 11th century and 700 BC respectively. Explore them both in depth on a full-day guided tour from Madrid in which you will learn about the various religious and cultural influences on each. Marvel at impressive Roman, Medieval, Moorish and gothic architecture and the regal interiors of Catholic cathedrals and ornate castles.

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Avila & Segovia Tour with Tickets to Monuments from Madrid

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $94

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Prado Museum Masterpieces - 3 hours Full tour - Small group

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $80

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Toledo Half-Day Tour with St Tome Church & Synagoge from Madrid

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $62

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.

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Toledo Half Day Tour with Cathedral, St Tome Church & Synagoge

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $76

Skip the tourist traps and dive straight into Madrid’s food scene like a local! Stroll through the lively streets of the Old Town and Literary Quarter, enjoying mouthwatering tapas, including the best jamón ibérico, sipping “Tinto de Verano” wine and discovering hidden cellars. You’ll even pass iconic spots like the Literary Quarter and Plaza Mayor. We’ve mapped out Madrid’s tastiest treasures– now all that’s left is for you to enjoy!

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Eating Madrid: Not Just Another Tapas and Wine Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $116

Price varies by group size

Taste your way through Madrid’s markets, restaurants, and stylish bars on a hassle-free food tour with tapas included along the way. Along the route, you’ll stop at three authentic local venues — including a traditional tavern and a century-old restaurant — where you’ll enjoy generous portions of real Spanish cuisine, not just finger food. A local guide will introduce you to a wide range of dishes, such as Asturian-style chorizo slow-cooked in cider, stuffed mushrooms, padrón peppers, and meat cheeks with smashed potatoes all paired with wine, beer, or soft drinks.

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Madrid Tapas & Wine Tour with Rooftop Views and Local Guide

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $117

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.

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Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen Tour from Madrid

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $74

Likely to Sell Out

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.

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Royal Palace & Prado Museum Skip the Line Guided Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $86

Discover Madrid with your taste buds–and take the guesswork out of choosing a restaurant–on this small-group tour of the city’s food and drink scene, led by a local guide. Sample traditional Spanish delicacies, including seafood tapas, street food, and sweet treats, savor alcoholic beverages (all tastings included), and step inside at least four eateries you might otherwise overlook. As you explore, learn about the city’s history and culture.

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Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $65

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Madrid to Avila & Segovia: Full-Day Highlights Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $61

Our founder Fernando at the Meeting point. Down there you will see your guide 5 minutes before the tour.

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Prado Museum Small Group Tour with Skip the Line Ticket

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $54

Price varies by group size

Immerse yourself in two UNESCO World Heritage–listed cities without worrying about train schedules or parking on this convenient day trip from Madrid. With your guide, savor ancient landmarks and fascinating cultural experiences—including a visit to a Toledo metalworker’s studio. Upgrade to bring your UNESCO-listed cities tally to three with a tour of Avila, famed for its medieval city walls.

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Toledo & Segovia Tour with Cathedral and Alcazar Tickets & Lunch

11 hoursFree Cancellation

from $45

Special Offer

Visit The Prado museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid with your official tour guide who's also an historian and a fine arts doctor on this private tour. You will be able to visit Madrid's Royal Palace and the rarely shown armory collection, and a curated visit to the Prado museum inside we will show you all the master pieces of Hyronimus Bosch, Goya, Velazquez, Rubbens, etc. No queues or waits, comfortably with car pick-up at your hotel or accommodation that suits you best.

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Madrid: VIP PRIVATE Royal Palace and Prado Museum.

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Several tapas bars on the walking route feature Spanish wines and classic dishes.

Discover Madrid’s vibrant culinary scene with the help of a local guide on this tapas tasting tour. See the city through the eyes of a local and sample authentic dishes at a range of popular bars, with a drink in each one. Treat your palate to Spanish wines, sherries, and more, complemented by things like Iberian ham, salted cod, and chickpea stew. To keep this experience intimate, group size is limited to 12 people.

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Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Walking Tour – Small Group Local Bars

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $92

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Madrid Local Tapas Tour with Private Dinner and Bottomless Wine

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $140

Special Offer

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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.

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From Madrid: Segovia & Toledo with Alcazar and Cathedral

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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$57

Delve into the cultural tapestry of Toledo, a treasure trove of El Greco artworks and ancient fortifications, on a half- or full-day tour from Madrid. With your guide, navigate the cobbled streets, and explore the diverse architecture of the medieval city. Admire masterpieces by El Greco as you go on a morning, afternoon, or full-day excursion, plus add-on a tapas lunch for a local experience.

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Toledo Half or Full Day Tour with Optional Lunch from Madrid

5 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $35

Price varies by group size

Combine a visit to Madrid’s most popular museum with a delicious lunch at Sobrino de Botín, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest restaurant, Botín, on this small-group tour. Enter the Prado Museum on a skip-the-line ticket and discover masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez, and more with a guide. After a stroll through the city’s literary quarter, tuck into a 3-course lunch with wine.

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Prado Museum Tour & Lunch at the Oldest Restaurant in the World

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $214

Price varies by group size

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Flamenco Show & Special Menu at Torres Bermejas in Madrid

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $33

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Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (Estadio Santiago Bernabéu)

Alcalá Gate (Puerta de Alcalá)

Essential Flamenco

Reina Sofia Museum (Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia)

Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid)

Prado Museum (Museo del Prado)

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (Estadio Santiago Bernabéu)

Alcalá Gate (Puerta de Alcalá)

Essential Flamenco

Reina Sofia Museum (Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia)

Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid)

Prado Museum (Museo del Prado)

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (Estadio Santiago Bernabéu)

Alcalá Gate (Puerta de Alcalá)

Essential Flamenco

Reina Sofia Museum (Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia)