Spain · CITY TOURS IN MADRID
9 city tours in Madrid you can book today, each with its price, its running time and the traveller verdict that decides it. The top entry is where most people should start.
Ride Madrid’s open-top double-decker bus on two routes covering the Prado, Royal Palace, Gran Vía, Puerta del Sol, Santiago Bernabéu, and more. You get audio in 14 languages, plus an optional summer night route. Guides such as Fernando, Cillian, and Miguel lead the separate walking tour.
“It is a very good option to explore Madrid, the bad point is that you can’t get out of the bus, just one stop….”
Ride Madrid’s open-top double-decker bus on two panoramic routes covering royal Madrid, the Prado area, Gran Vía, Salamanca, Castellana, and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The ticket is valid for 24 hours, but this is currently a continuous panoramic tour, not a hop-on hop-off service. Audio commentary comes in 14 languages.
“Great way to get an overview of the city. But be sure to follow this day with on-foot exploring. Madrid has many intimate plazas and buses can't access small streets.”
Ride through central Madrid in a private electric tuk tuk with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Plaza Mayor, Prado, Retiro, Puerta de Alcalá, and more. Choose from one to four hours, with longer tours adding stops such as the Temple of Debod, Las Ventas, and the Bernabéu Stadium.
“Javier knew his history! We thoroughly enjoyed his commentary. Excellent driver.”
Meet your host outside Bon Vivant tattoo studio on Calle de la Montera, 24, then head upstairs for a three-hour paella and sangria class. Guides such as Ivan, Cristal, Miguel, and Dani lead hands-on cooking, explain Spanish food traditions, and serve the meal you prepare. Vegetarian and allergy options require advance notice.
“This was brilliant, host Cristal & chef Ivan were so lovely, patient, informative and fun! I came with my friend with 2 other couples there and it was a very enjoyable activity. Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to make sangria & paella at home”
Follow an English-speaking guide through Madrid’s old center, from the 2,200-year-old Temple of Debod and Plaza de España to the Royal Palace, San Miguel Market, and Plaza Mayor. Guides such as Maria and Ignacio explain the city’s art, architecture, and past at a steady pace. The tour covers exteriors only and ends in the heart of old Madrid.
“Great experience to start our first visit to Madrid, Maria, the guide, was vastly knowledgeable explaining the details of the places visited.”
Take a private tuk-tuk around Madrid with an English- or Spanish-speaking driver-guide. You’ll pass Retiro Park, Puerta de Alcalá, Paseo del Prado, San Miguel Market, the Royal Palace, and historic neighborhoods, with stops for photos and local tips. Choose one, 1.5, or two hours. Guides such as Pablo, Thomas, Juan, and Marta are praised for friendly, personal tours.
“Very nice people who did the tour Very nice and gave us a lot of attention We really loved it”
Ride through Madrid with an English-speaking guide and cover Debod Temple, the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Retiro Park, Salamanca, Chueca, and Malasaña in three hours. Expect about 15 kilometers, gentle hills, frequent stops, historical stories, and guide-taken photos. Regular bikes cost $41, with an e-bike available for a €10 supplement.
“1- It is a must when you visit Madrid. 2- Alex , the Tour Guide, is really a kind person and we enjoyed the tour to the maximum with him. 3- The bikes were really good, equipped with a small bag and bottle of water. 4- The Tour was around 2 hours and 35 minutes more than the booked which reflects how Alex was caring about showing us the most he can rather than thinking of finishing the tour in the scheduled time( this is so kind from him). 5- We discovered most of the attractions in Madrid with a lot of information. 6- I loved the idea that Alex…”
Spend 2.5 hours exploring Madrid’s Royal Palace and central squares with a live guide in English, Spanish, or Italian. You’ll see grand rooms, royal art, upholstery, the Stradivarius Palatinos, and the Royal Chapel, then walk to Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Congreso de los Diputados, Plaza de la Villa, and Paseo del Prado. Guides may include Marta, Rafael, Javier, or Amaya.
“Our visit was wednesday 20th Seeptember.The young man that took us around the palace was very good. had a bright cheerful manner.In each room a detailed animated explanation ensued.He expertly shepherded from each room ansuring we could hear and were not in any other tours way. The alloted time flew past and i think he enjoyed the toor as much as we did. ` Would recommend this tour.”
Learn to ride a Segway, then follow a Spanish- or English-speaking guide through Madrid’s old center. You’ll pass Plaza Mayor, Almudena Cathedral, the Royal Palace, and Temple of Debod in 1 to 1.5 hours. Guides José and David are especially praised for patient training, clear history, humor, and good local tips.
“Our guide, Jose, was fantastic! None in our group of 45-55 year olds had ridden a Segway before and he made learning fun and easy. The tour was informative and funny too, a perfect introduction to beautiful Madrid. We saw so much in such a perfect way, laughed and laughed! Jose was so accommodating, had easy conversation, gave additional recommendations for lunch and sightseeing in the limited time we had. I cannot recommend more! GO!”
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