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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Figuring out train schedules and getting to Toledo from Madrid can be a hassle. Eliminate the guesswork and book this half-day sightseeing tour to explore the "city of three cultures." Upon arrival, take a panoramic bus tour for stunning views of the city, followed by ample free time to explore its highlights, including the cathedral, the Jewish Quarter, and the Alcazar.

Learn the history 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 Puerta del Sol, Plaza de la Villa, Arab Wall, the Royal Palace, and Teatro Real, all in a few hours.

Instead of guessing where to eat and what to order in Madrid, join this guided walking tour to combine food, wine, and history in one experience. Stroll through lively streets and landmarks such as Plaza Mayor while sampling tapas, local wines, and traditional vermouth. Along the way, learn insider tips—including which tourist traps to avoid—so you can navigate the city like a local long after the tour ends.

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.

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 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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Go sightseeing in Madrid on a Segway, the personal transportation device that provides a fun ride. Choose from a range of tour durations, all led by a knowledgeable private guide who provides full instruction on Segway operations; no prior experience is needed. The shortest tour takes in highlights including the Almudena Cathedral and the Royal Palace of Madrid; others add in sights like the Temple of Debod and Retiro Park.

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.

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.

Embark on a culture-filled day tour from Madrid, without the hassle of figuring out public transportation. This guided tour to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed medieval mountain city of Cuenca allows you to discover all of its highlights, from the Mirador Barrio del Castillo viewpoint to the Puente de San Pablo.

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.

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.