Top Madrid Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 2

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.

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.

Experience both highlights and hidden gems of the Spanish capital on this private tour. You’ll take in memorable landmarks such as Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace of Madrid, but you’ll also see secret spots and stop for a drink or a snack. As this is a private tour, you can ask your local host as many questions as you wish and enjoy a more flexible pace than group tours.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Soccer enthusiasts won’t want to miss a guided tour of Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home stadium of Real Madrid. Whether you support the local team or another, this one-hour tour is a great way to get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most important teams in the world. Visit one of the towers for a sweeping view of the stadium, check out the impressive trophy room, and more.

Discover Madrid’s Royal Palace on a small-group tour with skip-the-line entry, so you get more time inside and less waiting outside. Begin this walking tour with an introduction to some of Madrid’s other top sites, including Plaza Mayor and Mercado San Miguel. Then, continue to the Royal Palace, where you get a headset so you can hear your tour clearly. Learn about the palace’s beautiful architecture and interesting history.

Explore Madrid’s most famous landmarks on a guided bike or e-bike tour. Ride through historic squares, elegant boulevards, and beautiful parks while learning about the city’s royal heritage, culture, and daily life from a local guide. Cycle past Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, the Royal Palace, Prado Museum, Retiro Park, and other highlights that define Madrid’s unique character. Enjoy regular stops for photos and stories as you discover the contrast between Madrid’s historic center and its grand modern avenues. Ideal for first-time visitors and returning travelers alike, this tour offers a relaxed and enjoyable way to experience Madrid’s most important sights in just 2.5 hours.

Exploring Madrid with a local guide is the best way to get to know the city’s character. Stay away from the tourist attractions—it’s easy enough to visit those on your own—and instead visit hip neighborhoods, local-favorite tapas bars, and artisan shopping districts that are still under the radar. This private tour is with just you and your guide so you can customize every aspect of your experience.

Delve into Spanish art on a guided tour of the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid. With a group of no more than 30 and a guide whose specialism is art-history, explore the museum’s vaulted hallways to discover works by Picasso, Dalí and more. Learn the history behind influential works such as ‘El Guernica,’ and learn about the modern period of artwork and the differing artistic styles.

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.

Discover the exciting and vibrant city of Madrid on-board an open top panoramic 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. Audio commentary on all three routes in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean & Arabic. Explaining to you the tales of the history and culture of the city, as they point out Madrid's 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. Hop on at Stop #1 (Fuente Neptuno) on Calle de Felipe IV by the Goya Monument. The full tour circuit is 70mins. Please note that the Night Tour is not a hop-on, hop-off tour.

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.

Experience both history and gastronomy together with this full-day guided tour through Toledo followed by a wine tour and tasting that includes a selection of Iberian charcuterie and Spanish Manchego cheese. Weave along Toledo’s hilly streets and admire diverse architectural styles with an official guide that provides context about the city’s famous El Greco art, Arabic, Gothic, and Moorish architecture, and medieval past. For those who choose to upgrade, the experience also includes an in-depth visit to the city's awe-inspiring cathedral before heading to the winery. Then, embark on a wine tour and tasting guided by a local viticulturist.

Learn about Spanish food and culture through its world-famous food on this small-group, half-day walking tour of Madrid’s most charming neighborhoods. Taste several dishes and beverages—including the famous Iberian ham—enough for a breakfast and hearty lunch, at local eateries, stores, and market stalls as you sip, snack, and slurp your way through the city.

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.

Don't waste your time in Madrid in tourist trap bars. This pub crawl takes you to four of the best spots in town, including one of Madrid's hottest nightclubs, to ensure that you have a great night out. Party with like-minded people and enjoy free shots and discounted drinks at each place.

As Spain’s capital city, Madrid has a range of traditional and contemporary food options for tourists to delight in. Explore the city’s culinary history on this small-group food tour through the center of Madrid, sampling cured meats and cheeses at San Miguel Market. Then head into the city to try crispy calamari, hot chocolate, and rich churros.

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.