Top Madrid In the Air

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.

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.

Visit Toledo from Madrid, without the pressure of figuring out how to get there, on this group tour. Sit back and relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle as you're driven directly to the historic hilltop city. Enjoy an itinerary based on the type of tour you choose, with potential visits to the Cathedral of Toledo, the Church of St. Tome, and the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes.

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.

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.

From the balloon we can enjoy unparalleled views of the World Heritage City and its main monuments. The tranquility of the balloon basket allows for relaxed and calm contemplation of the landscape. Our pilots will explain interesting details of what they are seeing. It is common to observe roe deer and all types of fauna from the globe. The activity includes a picnic and post-flight celebration, as well as an HD video of the experience.

Avoid the crowds as you skip the line and get the inside scoop on some of the best art at Madrid’s iconic Prado museum on this tour. This sprawling museum is nearly unparalleled in its collection of European art, but can also be overwhelming for new visitors. Let your guide introduce you to museum’s the highlights, including Diego Velazquez’s "Las Meninas" and "The Annunciation" by El Greco.

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.

Cover two of Madrid’s top art institutions on one easy, small-group guided tour. The Prado Museum is one of Madrid’s top cultural attractions and draws big crowds—arrive early, before they get there, to admire highlights such as works by El Greco, Bosch, and Velazquez. Then, visit the Reina Sofia Museum, home to masterpieces by Picasso, Dali, and other 20th-century Spanish artists. Learn more than you would visiting alone.

Many tours of the Royal Palace of Madrid are conducted in English and Spanish simultaneously, meaning travelers from both language backgrounds miss out. Go deeper in this tour that uses only the language you’ve selected. Marvel at the collection of weapons in the Royal Armory, take in the Throne Room, and more. Along the way, learn about the history of the Spanish royal family through your guide's engaging narrative.