Top Madrid Arts & Design

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).

The mysterious Banksy is a street art sensation but it’s hard to see the artist’s work all in one place as it’s scattered around the world. Madrid’s Banksy Museum makes it easy to appreciate the artist’s repertoire as around 180 recreated works are presented in one place. Learn more about the artist’s work and social commentary in the places they’ve been most active, from the UK to Ukraine.

Explore Madrid’s famous Las Ventas bullfighting ring—and go at your own pace with an audio guide. Visit the Big Door, layaways, alley, gang gate, and the bullfighting museum on your own, while you listen to the storied history of this iconic site, and about the culture of bullfighting, with guaranteed admission to the entire complex. You can also play the virtual bullfighting game, for a lifelike experience.

Enjoy a guided tour of the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, one of the most important museums in the Spanish capital. It opened in 1992 to house one of the great collections of contemporary Spanish art. Today it is one of the most visited in the country. The tour begins at the entrance of the museum, where you will meet with a professional guide. Enjoy a journey through the history of contemporary art and discover works by great Spanish artists of the 20th century, such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró. During this one and a half hour visit you will enjoy such important works as Picasso’s “El Guernica”, Salvador Dalí’s “Face of the Great Masturbator”, Juan Gris’ “The Musician’s Table” and Joan Miró’s “Painting – Snail, Woman, Flower, Star”. To guarantee the guided tour a minimum of 4 people are needed in the group.

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.

With 13 gorgeous interactive rooms, the spectacular Madrid Museum of Light (Museo de la Luz Madrid) is perfect for travelers who love photography and the digital world and have had enough of historic attractions. Timed tickets can sell out, so ensure entry when you book them online, for a transparent fee in the currency that you choose—direct from the museum itself.

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.

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.

This is an exclusive small-group tour (maximum 6 guests) led by a highly trained local expert in art, history and Spanish culture. This is not a rushed or generic visit, but a carefully designed experience focused on meaningful works and genuine insight. In a relaxed setting, you’ll have space to ask questions and engage in thoughtful discussion. Your guide will connect each masterpiece to Spain’s history, politics, religion, and society, offering deeper cultural context. Discover iconic works by Velázquez, Goya, Bosch, Rubens, El Greco, and Titian, while uncovering hidden details and stories that most visitors miss. This tour is available in 4 Languages: English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

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.

Take a break from sightseeing or the every day, and discover a world of wonder and visual effects at the Museum of Illusions Madrid. Explore a wide range of immersive exhibits, interactive installations, optical illusions, and logic games that will challenge your view of reality, and present great opportunities for unique photos.

Get unparalleled access to the world of flamenco with these pre-booked admission tickets, and enjoy an intimate evening dance performance. Skip the distraction of meal service and focus on the dancing. Unlike other venues, this dance space features only three rows of seating, so you’re sure to get close-up views of the emotion-charged stage. Entry tickets include one complimentary drink.

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.

Step inside the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid and experience one of the most powerful artworks in history: Guernica by Pablo Picasso. This immersive guided experience invites you to go beyond simply viewing the painting. With an expert guide, you’ll uncover the symbolism, emotions, and historical context behind Picasso’s masterpiece, created during the Spanish Civil War. Through engaging storytelling and interactive elements, you’ll discover the hidden meanings behind each figure and explore the message that made Guernica one of the most influential works of modern art. Don’t just see the painting—experience its story, feel its impact, and become part of the conversation. Book now and discover Guernica like never before.

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.

Prebook to secure a visit for a day or time ideal for you with this ticket to Madrid’s Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. Book for your preferred date and admire the permanent collection of Western art spanning the 13th to the 20th century, including works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Manet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Kandinsky or Picasso and the temporary exhibitions.

Madrid’s OXO Video Game Museum (Oxo Museo Del Videojuego Madrid) is a unique attraction: Spain’s only interactive video game museum, with original consoles dating all the way back to the 1950s. Avoid the risk of tickets selling out and play your way through the collection to your heart’s content when you book these official tickets from the museum—online, in advance, in the currency you choose.

Enjoy a quintessential Madrid experience with a live flamenco show in the heart of the city. Head to an authentic ‘tablao,’ or Flamenco venue, and start the night off with a traditional 3-course dinner of regional cuisine. Warm up for the performance with an optional workshop, where you can tap your toes to basic steps or play the castanets. Settle back in your seat as professional dancers and musicians take the stage for a live, passionate performance of the uniquely Spanish art form.

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.

Treat all of your senses to a dose of Spanish culture with a flamenco and dinner package in Madrid. Booking in advance guarantees you a seat in the legendary Torres Bermejas, a tablao (flamenco venue) where some of the greatest names in flamenco have performed. Plus, your experience is completed by a tapas selection inspired by classic Spanish cuisine.

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.

Leave the history books behind on this small-group tour of the Prado Museum. With your entry ticket included, head inside with your guide and discover the stories behind incredible artworks and the artists who created them. Learn more than you would exploring alone as your guide brings the collection to life, with plenty of time to ask questions before exploring independently afterwards.

Art lovers will enjoy a private three-hour tour of one of Madrid’s finest galleries, the Prado Museum. Your guide will show you some of the most famous works in the collection as well as lesser-known pieces that give an insight into Spanish culture, art, and history. This is a private tour so you can customize it to suit your needs and interests.