Top Madrid Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

Admire the spectacular sights of Spain’s vibrant capital on a bicycle tour of Madrid. With a knowledgeable guide, cycle at a leisurely pace to important monuments like Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace of Madrid. Stop intermittently to listen to illuminating commentary from your expert guide, and to capture photographs of Madrid’s historical and architectural highlights. All safety equipment is included on this tour.

The Royal Palace of Madrid is a popular attraction, so guarantee your spot on a date and time that suit your schedule with this tour and ticket package. Choose from a standard group tour or upgrade to a small-group tour for a more intimate experience. Once inside, follow a guide around the palace's highlights, with insightful commentary to help you learn about its regal history.

Visitors coming to Madrid for the first time will enjoy this two-hour tour in an electric tuk-tuk. See more in no time than on a walking tour while enjoying a more personal experience than on a bus tour. Stop by a number of must-see places in Madrid and enjoy the views while watching places you may want to return to later to explore more deeply.

Discover the exciting and vibrant city of Madrid on-board a Hop on Hop off sightseeing bus tour. From the top deck of a double-decker bus, experience unrivalled 360-degree views of the city's most iconic sights and landmarks, including the Royal Palace, Biblioteca Nacional, Puerta de Alcalá and Cybele Palace. Take in Madrid's rich history and culture as you explore unmissable sights and attractions such as the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Atocha Station, the Metrópolis Building and the Almudena Cathedral. 3 routes - Ride the Historic Route(Purple Route) through the historic parts of the city, the Modern Route (Blue Route) all the way to the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and the Actual Route (Orange Route) will take you to Las Ventas Bullring.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Have fun around Madrid in an eco-friendly electric tuk-tuk as you see the sights. You will pass by must-see places in Madrid such as the Royal Palace, the Retiro Park and the Prado Museum. Whether it's your first time visiting Madrid or you've been to Madrid before, you'll cover a lot of ground and discover something new.

Knowing where to find the best foodie hotspots in Madrid is tough if you're a first-timer. Experience its historical and culinary highlights on this small-group walking tour of tapas bars, passing city highlights and hidden gems along the way. Sample specialities paired with Spanish wine, vermouth, and more, as you learn about the history and cultural significance of tapas.

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.

See Toledo more intimately with a private guide on a day trip that’s tailored to you. You’ll have the choice of several options when you book to suit the duration and schedule that works best. Opt for a mix of free time and guided exploration, and discover why UNESCO-listed Toledo has been dubbed the “City of Three Cultures” with commentary about its cathedral, mosques, and synagogues. Plus, you'll sail past long lines with skip-the-line admission to the Catedral Primada de España.

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.

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.

Known to some as the city of three cultures—because of its Muslim, Christian, and Jewish heritage—Toledo is a stunning medieval city that's an easy day trip from Madrid. Take a trip to this UNESCO World Heritage Site with this guided group tour, complete with round-trip Madrid transportation. After easy coach travel, enjoy sights like the old city walls, 12th-century synagogue, and Primate Cathedral (Catedral Primada)—all included.

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).

This private tuk-tuk tour lets you cover more of Madrid than is possible on foot and access hidden corners that big buses cannot reach. Explore the city your way with a personalized itinerary that is tailored to your interests and learn more about the city from your local guide than you would alone.

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.

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.

Explore the heart of Madrid—hearing stories, facts, and insights from a local professional guide—on this comprehensive walking tour. Discover this fascinating city, its history, and its culture, as you visit highlights and landmarks including Plaza de la Villa, Arab Wall, the Royal Palace, as well as less touristed spots like La Real Botanica de la Reina Madre and Arco de Cuchilleros.

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.

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.