What are the best Madrid guided tours? Top 5 guided activities in Madrid
Want to skip the line to the Royal Palace of Madrid, explore the architecture of the city or experience the local tapas scene? Check out these 5 awesome Madrid guided tours to make the most of your stay in the Spanish capital.
Top 5 Madrid guided tours
Here are 5 recommendations for every taste. Find out more details in the next section.
Royal Palace skip-the-line guided tour - 2 hours
Tour of the historic architecture of Madrid - About 4 hours
Local tapas and wine tour - 4 to 5 hours
Sightseeing segway tour - 2 hours
Street Art tour with local graffiti hunter - 2 hours
5 guided activities to discover Madrid
Whether you want to make the most of you limited time in Madrid or skip the logistics of activity planning, booking guided tours and activities is a great way to explore a city, socialise with other tourists and skip the line to popular sites.
Everything is taken care of for you, you just need to book online then turn up at the meeting point!
Royal Palace skip-the-line guided tour
The Royal Palace is Madrid’s must-visit site, which means that it’s busy every day. Booking a skip-the-line guided tour will not only help you save time but also make the visit way more interesting and lively with an expert sharing anecdotes and historic facts.
The visit includes the Throne Room, Banquet Hall, Private Royal Apartments not to mention the Royal Gardens where you’ll have some time to stroll on your own, as well as Giordano and Goya art.
Duration: 2 hours - Price: From £28.23 per person.
Tour of the historic architecture of Madrid
This tour was created by Spanish architects and is perfect for those who want to learn about the history of Madrid but also find out more about the architecture and admire the most stunning sights.
This guided tour covers the Literary Quarter, the Church of San Ginés, the Convent of Las Descalzas Reales, the Royal Palace of Madrid, the Almudena Cathedral, the covered Market of San Miguel and Plaza Mayor just to name a few.
You’ll also explore the some taverns and tapas bars on Cava Baja street.
Duration: About 4 hours - Price: From £30.88 per person.
Local tapas and wine tour
This tour is for the foodies who want a true Spanish tapas experience and some insights on where to find the best tapas in Madrid, in a small group setting.
Your first stop will be on Cava Baja street, then you’ll continue through different bars in the center of Madrid before heading to the San Miguel Market for the famous pintxos of Bilbao.
If you book the 6pm tour, it will also include a cocktail on one of the best Madrid terraces.
Duration: 4.5 hours - Price: from £66.16 per person
Sightseeing Segway tour
Those who’d rather ride than walk will love this tour aboard a self-balancing Segway (helmets are provided just in case!).
Your guide will take you through the history of Madrid and show you around, from Plaza Mayor to Casa y Torre de los Lujanes, the oldest building. You’ll also enjoy a ride along the Manzanares River and will admire the Templo de Debod, Madrid’s Egyptian temple
Duration: 2 hours - Price: from £43.23 per person
Street Art tour with local graffiti hunter
Street art fan? You’re in for a treat in Madrid and you’ll have a great time on this tour!
It’s a true insider's guide to the street art rich neighbourhoods of Lavapiés, Embajadores and La Latina, where you’ll learn more about the cultural initiatives, famous street artists and new talents.
Duration: 2 hours - Price: from £22.06 per person
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