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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

One of the best ways to experience a city is through its food, but knowing where to find the best bites as a first-time visitor can be tough. Get the inside scoop on where to eat in Madrid on this food and drinks walking tour that helps you get your bearings in Spain’s bustling capital.

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.

✨ A unique tour of Madrid ✨ No other tour brings together as many landmarks of the city as this. With expert local guides, you will discover not only the great monuments, but also the secret corners, walls and details that go unnoticed. After more than 10 years of improvement, we have created a special itinerary that combines streets, alleys and recesses full of history, accompanied by a large illustrated map of Madrid so you don’t lose detail. The best thing: we will show you those hidden secrets that only the real Madridns know. Important: this payment secures your place. The contribution to the guide is made at the end of the tour, according to your degree of satisfaction.

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.

Enjoy a fun panoramic view of Madrid on this private electric tuk-tuk tour. For four hours, you will be able to explore the highlights of the Spanish capital, from the great monuments to hidden streets that most travelers miss. This tour is ideal for first-timers who want a fully guided tour but want to avoid the standard bus tour for large groups or a strenuous walking tour in the sun.

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.

Taste your way through Madrid with a small-group tapas tour. Meet your guide for a city stroll that includes stops at family-owned establishments in Chamberí. Eat and drink traditional fare and learn about Madrid’s food culture during the tour. See where locals like to eat in the Spanish capital city during this tapas crawl.

Experience the medieval city that looms high over two river gorges on this full-day, guided tour to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cuenca. Walk among the narrow, stacked houses that seem to hang on the cliff’s edge in this city surrounded by stunning nature. Enjoy stops at the Enchanted City, where strange geological formations stand in the natural landscape, and Ventano del Diablo canyon. Optional admission to Cuenca Cathedral is included depending on your choice.

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 guided 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.

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.

Leave the hustle and bustle of Madrid behind for a day and discover the rich historic legacies of Toledo, Segovia and Avila. You will start with the fortified city of Toledo, a Unesco World Heritage site known as the “second Rome.” Next is Segovia, guarded by an impressive former Alcázar (castle) and Roman aqueduct, and finally, the hilltop city of Avila which is home to Spain’s best preserved medieval walls.

The magnificent Royal Palace of Madrid is one of the King of Spain’s official residences and one of the city’s most popular attractions. On this skip-the-line experience, avoid the ticket purchase lines, which can be lengthy, and gain extra insight into the Spanish royal family on a guided tour. Upgrade to add a tapas tasting, which you enjoy independently, or a tour of the Royal Collections Gallery with your guide.

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.

See a new side of Madrid, and learn about the Spanish Inquisition and other gruesome happenings, on this evening tour. Meet your costumed guide in central Madrid, and set off to discover key landmarks—from the Plaza Mayor to the Royal Palace—illuminated at night. As you go, your guide will share ghost stories, events from the Spanish Inquisition, tales of torture and frights, and other macabre legends.

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).

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.

Madrid travelers who want a great overview of the city—without the typical bus sightseeing experience—shouldn't miss this small-group bike tour to Madrid's top sights. Hop on your included bike, follow your guide, and enjoy the sun on your face as you see more of the city in only a few hours. Pass highlights like the Almudena Cathedral, Royal Palace of Madrid, and must-see Retiro Park.

In Spain, culture and cuisine are inextricable, but knowing where to find the hot spots is tough if you're a first timer. Experience Madrid’s historical and culinary highlights on a group walking tour of its most storied tapas bars—plus some top sights and hidden gems as well. Learn things about tapas culture you can only get from locals, and sample specialities washed down with Spanish wine, vermouth, and more.

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.