Top Madrid Unique Experiences

Skip the typical sightseeing tours and enjoy a personalized experience of Madrid that will make you feel like a local. This private tour is fully customized to your own interests to ensure that you only visit places that you are interested in, and has no fixed itinerary so you can have a more authentic experience of life in Madrid.

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.

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.

Madrid’s highlights are spread across grand boulevards and historic neighborhoods, making it hard to see them all on foot. This panoramic coach tour connects the city’s top landmarks in one relaxed outing. Pass icons such as Puerta de Alcalá, Royal Palace of Madrid, and Cibeles Fountain, while exploring historic plazas including Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa. Along the way, your guide shares insights into the city’s neighborhoods and history as you take in the sights.

Dive into Madrid’s wines and wine scene with this great-value tasting experience. Rather than spend time seeking out great wines and bars; jump in by joining fellow wine lovers over four wines—each explained by a guide and served with a tapas aperitif. Savor a glass of white and rose, plus two reds; ask wine-related questions, and if you wish, take up a 50% discount on a post-tasting pub crawl.

Preserve memories of your time in Madrid with high-quality vacation photos taken during a private photo shoot with a photographer. Visit iconic spots around Madrid and let a local photographer help create unique souvenirs that you can easily take home with you. Choose how many high-resolution photos you want and where you want them taken in this private photo shoot just for you.

Sample the unique history and renowned wine producers of Ribera del Duero during this full-day trip from Madrid. Avoid the hassle of choosing a designated driver and let someone else plan the logistics as you stop by three wineries to taste several vintages. Get an in-depth look at wine production on a day that includes tastings, snacks, and a specialist guide. Please note: lunch is at your own expense.

Hit the dance floor during this exclusive excursion for salsa lovers. Practice your Latin dance moves in one of Madrid's most popular dance venues, with an admission ticket included in each tour. Get a chance to mingle with like-minded travelers as you soak up Madrid's famous nightlife. Alcoholic beverages are purchased separately.

Uncover the secrets of Spanish cuisine with a traditional cooking class in Madrid. Get hands-on guidance in a small-group setting as you create classic dishes such as tapas and paella. Master new skills under the guidance of an expert chef, then sit down to feast on your homemade creations, accompanied by a glass of sangria. Receive a recipe booklet so you can recreate your dishes at home.

Mix the worlds of history and gastronomy during this small-group tour to Madrid’s locally beloved tapas bars. Learn about tapas traditions as you sample several dishes like patatas bravas, chorizo, churros, and croquettes. Learn about the city’s past and its culinary history as you make your way past landmarks and plazas like Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, and Plaza de la Villa.

Immerse yourself in Spanish wine culture on this half-day tour from Madrid, perfect for wine-lovers. Round-trip transportation is provided, so you can taste as many wines as you like without worrying about who will be the sober driver. Tour the vineyards and cellars with a wine expert and taste three or four different varietals with tasting notes from the winemaker.

Football fans that want to visit Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium can see the stadium—and so much more—with this guided Madrid bike tour. Just hop on your bike or ebike as you cruise through Mardid, and enjoy a sightseeing ride on your way to the stadium. See Mardid's famous public squares like Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Cibeles, enjoy an included lunch in Retiro Park, and end your ride with a visit to Real Mardid's stadium, with entry feels included.

Quench your thirst for exploration on this visit to the intriguing wineries near Madrid with a small group. Join your party of no more than eight guests for tastings at two wineries just outside of town, stopping for a tasty 3-course lunch with sublime views of the vineyard beyond. An expert wine guide, luxury minivan transport, wine tastings, 3-course lunch and round-trip transport from your Madrid hotel are included.

Explore tapas culture in Madrid's Old Town on a small-group culinary tour which highlights bars beloved by locals. With a guide, enjoy a relaxed and informal atmosphere while learning about the traditions of Spanish tapas. Taste dishes such as garlic shrimp, patatas bravas, croquettes, chorizo, and a delicious dessert of churros. Moving from bar to bar, explore locations such as Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, and Plaza de la Villa

Foodies and wine aficionados shouldn't miss the chance to explore Madrid's vibrant culinary scene, known for its fantastic wines and savory tapas. On this guided food and wine tour, stop at three taverns to taste still wine, sparkling wine, and Spain's famous fortified wine, Vermouth. Learn the history of this traditional beverage and enjoy five tapas—included in the tour price—as you discover the nuanced flavors of Spain's cuisine.

Experience the Ribera del Duero wine region with a small group of just seven people or fewer, which means personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere. This full-day tour from Madrid includes tastings of two to three premium wines per winery visit, a gourmet 3-course meal, and visits to three fantastic wineries. Round-trip transportation in a luxury minivan with hotel pickup in central Madrid for a truly memorable day during your stay in Spain.