Free Things To Do In Madrid

What Is It

• A self-guided tour that places the visitors to the very center of the bullfighting tradition in Spain.
• A discovery tour of Las Ventas, the main bullfighting venue in the capital of Spain.
• A detailed overview of the bullfighting tradition at the adjacent Bullfighting Museum of Madrid.

What Will Do

• Explore the bullfighting stadium, admire its neo-Moorish facade and imagine yourself as a bullfighter at the center of the arena.
• Learn interesting facts and details about this traditional entertaining activity among the Spaniards.
• Visit the Bullfighting Museum and examine a wide variety of related exhibits.

What Inclues

• Entry ticket for the Las Ventas bullring and the Bullring Museum.
• Audio guide for the bullring and the museum.

Travellers Talk

• The Bullring was breathtaking. The staff was very nice.
• Beautiful Neo-Moorish building! Worth visiting!
• Great opportunity to walk through the famous bull fight arena and get the smell of the atmosphere of the Corrida...

Is It Right

• If the Spanish traditions are among the things that interest you, this activity is highly recommended for you.

What Is It

• A historical tour that reveals the legacy of the Spanish Inquisition, one of the most mysterious and tyrannical organizations in the history of the world.
• A walking tour taking the participants to the sites that used to be in close relation to this much feared and gruesome institution.

What Will Do

• A revelation how the Inquisition dealt with the supposed 'enemies of the church".
• Learn the facts relating to the Inquisition of Spain, such as how it was founded and why.
• Discover the places this infamous organization used and occupied in Madrid.
• Hear dire stories about how the Inquisition treated its captives and extorted confessions.

What Inclues

• The tour led by a knowledgeable and professional guide.

Travellers Talk

• Is quite passionate and knowledgeable about the Inquisitions (yes, spoiler alert, more than one!).
• Packed with historical facts and insights into the tumultuous period I gained a better understanding of its causes and purpose.
• We would strongly recommend the tour as it provides context to a period of Spanish history...

Is It Right

• Taking the tour is the right thing to do for the adults and older children that are interested in history.
• It is also recommended for travelers wishing to know more about Madrid and the Spanish past in general.

What Is It

• A tour to Segovia and Avila from Madrid.
• See the main sites of these 2 World Heritage cities in 1 day.
• A guide will accompany you on the coach and guide you through the city streets and around the top attractions.

What Will Do

• Visit Avila, one of the oldest cities in Spain.
• Visit Segovia with its majestic Roman aqueduct.
• Learn the history of these two historic cities from a knowledgeable guide.

What Inclues

• Air-conditioned coach to Avila and Segovia with return travel to Madrid.
• Fast-Track entrance fees to the selected attractions are included.
• A professional and knowledgeable guide including commentary onboard the bus.

Travellers Talk

• Gaining 4 and 4.5 stars out of 5 this trip has received a ton of positive reviews from happy travellers.
• People say that the tour guide is experienced and manages the time in these 2 cities well.
• They describe it as 'A Superb Day', Great Trip, Would Highly Recommend It " and 'An Easy Way To See The Sights".

Is It Right

• Perfect for visitors to Madrid who wish to discover more of Spain.
• A tour guide with you at all times so no chance of you getting lost in the backstreets!
• Learn all about these historic cities and gain insider knowledge on the attractions you'll see.

What Is It

• A 7 hour long guided tour of Madrid's 3 best art museum's, The Reina Sofia, The Prado, and The Thyssen.
• Take in the top paintings and sculptures in Madrid's top art museums in 1 just day.
• Learn about the most important artworks and the artists who painted them from an art historian guide.

What Will Do

• Visit The Reina Sofia Museum, The Prado Museum, and The Thyssen Museum.
• See Las Meninas by Vel¡zquez, View The Dauphin's Treasure, see Picasso's famous anti-war oil painting, 'La Guernica', Dali's 'Enigma of Hitler', and works of art by other famous names including Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Van Gogh and many more.
• Marvel at all the wonderful art these 3 museums contain as you learn about the artists, the paintings, and how each museum came to be.

What Inclues

• Skip-the-line entrance into The Prado Museum, The Reina Sofia Museum and The Thyssen Museum.
• A guided tour taking in the highlights of the museums given by a bilingual guide.

Travellers Talk

• On both Viator and Tripadvisor visitors have given this tour top marks with 5/5.
• People are very happy with the tour saying that the guide is very knowledgeable as well as friendly.
• Travellers report that they thought the trip was good value for money.

Is It Right

• Perfect for people who are short on time but want to see the highlights of all 3 museums in 1 day.
• Great for art-loving adults but the kids will be kept entertained too.
• You need to walk between the 3 different venues, as well as around the museums so make sure you have your walking legs on!

What Is It

• A 3 hour city cycling tour around Madrid.
• Cycle past the top scenic sites in the city on a group tour.
• Hear about the attractions you're passing from a friendly bilingual guide.

What Will Do

• Get collected from your hotel and travel together to collect the bikes.
• See the Templo de Debod, the Cathedral of La Almudena, the Plaza de la Villa, the Plaza Mayor, Retiro Park, and the Plaza de Espana.
• Stop for a coffee break half way through the tour.

What Inclues

• Bike rental including helmet.
• A guide who speaks your chosen language.
• Photos of your cycling adventure sent to your inbox after the tour.

Travellers Talk

• This cycling tour gets near top marks, the vast majority of participants being very happy and strongly recommending the tour to others.
• Some travellers say that the tour has easy biking, even for novices, yet other report disliking cycling on busy city roads.
• The tour guides are friendly and the majority of people agree that this is a great way to see Madrid.

Is It Right

• If you dislike walking but love cycling this city sightseeing tour is made for you!
• You'll feel safer and more comfortable and confident if you're used to riding on city roads.
• Suitable for families with kids over 12 years of age, though some tour operators will adapt the tour to cater for those as young as 8 years old.

What Is It

• A full day coach trip with guide to see the main attractions in the picturesque cities of Toledo and Segovia.
• Toledo is a UNESCO world heritage site. The picturesque medieval city has narrow streets, historical bridges and city walls to explore.
• Segovia is an equally picturesque and historically important city. Enjoy a walking tour along the charming streets before stopping to view the Alcazar, Cathedral and Aqueduct .

What Will Do

• Stop at the Mirador del Valle in Toledo to see the medieval town laid out in front of you " The perfect place to take photos!
• Visit the Cathedral of Toledo, the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes and the Puente de San Martin.
• Leaving Toledo, you'll make your way to Segovia where you will visit the breathtaking Alcazar, see the aqueduct and visit the cathedral.

What Inclues

• Entrance fee to the Alcazar in Segovia.
• A bilingual (English and Spanish) guide.
• Return travel from Madrid on an air-conditioned bus or coach.

Travellers Talk

• Travellers describe this trip as 'Amazing', 'A Must-Do When In Madrid".
• This trip has top reviews from the majority of travellers who say the guide was friendly and the trip well organized.
• The trip is said to be good value for money and is highly recommended.

Is It Right

• Perfect if you don't have much time but want to see more of Spain than just Madrid.
• Culture vultures who love history and architecture as well as photographers will enjoy this trip.
• A must-do if you enjoy learning about places with a guide on-hand to answer all your questions.

What Is It

• Fast-track entry into Madrid's National Art Museum.
• Full-day entry including access to the temporary exhibitions.
• Over 1,500 of Europe's best paintings, drawings, and sculptures to be enjoyed.

What Will Do

• Discover Spanish and other European works of art dating from the 15th to the 19th centuries including works by Picasso, Dali and Van Gogh.
• View the Royal Dauphin's Treasure.
View the sculpture collection which contains more than 900 pieces.

What Inclues

• A full-day ticket to see the works in the world-renowned Prado Museum.
• Access to the temporary exhibitions
• No need to queue at the ticket office!

Travellers Talk

94% of visitors rate this museum as either Excellent or Very Good.
• They describe the museum as 'Spectacular " saying this museum is one of the best in the world.
Visitors highly recommend spending a whole day here to see everything the museum has to offer.

Is It Right

• A must-do for art lovers visiting Madrid!
• Skip-the-line is great for visitors who want to maximise their time inside the museum.

What Is It

• A general entrance ticket for a fun-filled day at the Warner Brothers theme park in Madrid.
• Meet your favourite cartoon characters and ride on all the roller coasters and other rides.
• Splash around in the water parks and enjoy the live-action shows and other entertainment.

What Will Do

• Depart Madrid at 10.30am on an air-conditioned coach to the theme park.
• Enter the park using the fast-track lane and enjoy a full-day of Warner Brothers rides and entertainment.
• Leave the park at 9pm, 10pm or 11pm (depending on park closing time) and return to central Madrid via coach.

What Inclues

• Full-day general entrance ticket.
• Access to all the rides and shows.
• Coach to/from central Madrid.

Travellers Talk

• Families have had a fantastic time at Parque Warner describing it as 'Enjoyable For All Ages".
• On Tripadvisor, visitors describe their visit as 'A Blast " and say it's similar to Disney but instead of finding Mickey Mouse on the street you find Batman and Superman!
• Many tripadvisor reviewers have either been more than once, or would like to go back again.

Is It Right

• A must-do if you have children and are visiting Madrid for a few days.
• Rides suitable just for adults, just for kids, and the whole family together.
• A top place to visit for roller coaster enthusiasts!

What Is It

• A hop-on-hop-off city sightseeing bus tour with 2 interconnecting routes allowing you to easily see, and reach, all of the top sites in Madrid.
• Travel on a comfortable open-top double-decker bus with multilingual audio commentary.
• With your 1 or 2 day ticket you're able to get on and off the bus as many times as you like, alternatively stay onboard for the entire loop.

What Will Do

• Board the bus at any of the 37 bus stops and travel between the most popular sites.
• Learn about the sites you're passing with the audio commentary.
Pass by The Royal Palace, The Cathedral, Gran Via, Real Madrid FC stadium and so much more.

What Inclues

• A 1 or 2 day ticket allowing travel 2 routes around Madrid.
• Multilingual commentary via headphones - 14 languages are available.
• You'll receive a map of the city and discount vouchers for shops and restaurants.

Travellers Talk

This tour has a 4.5-star ranking on TripAdvisor.
• Travellers describe this tour as a great way to see the city.
• Sitting on the top level enables great photo opportunities.
• Travellers recommend doing the Blue Line tour 1 day, and the Green Line tour the next day.

Is It Right

• An excellent way to get acquainted with the city in a short amount of time.
• Quickly and easily reach all of the top sites in Madrid.
• Great if you don't want to walk far!

What Is It

• Priority entrance to Real Madrid FC Bernabeu Stadium.
• Learn about the history of Real Madrid football club and its players in the on-site interactive museum.
• Go behind the scenes with access to player exclusive areas.

What Will Do

• Explore the stadium at your own pace.
• Visit the on-site museum to learn about the history of Real Madrid FC.
• Go behind the scenes with access to exclusive areas including the trophy room, changing rooms and players tunnel.

What Inclues

• A panoramic view of the stadium including the chance to walk the perimeter of the pitch, sit on the bench and view the training area.
• A visit to the Presidential Box, usually reserved for VIP's only!
• Re-live iconic moments in the clubs history on pitch-side video screens.

Travellers Talk

• On Viator, visitors report this tour as being 'Fabulous', 'Simply Awesome', and 'Very Enjoyable".
• Even non-football fans say they found it surprisingly interesting and a great day out!
• One avid Real Madrid fan says that the access to exclusive areas can turn dreams into reality.

Is It Right

• A must for any football fan, but particularly those who support Real Madrid.
• Great if you've been to the stadium in the past to watch a game and now want to see behind the scenes.
• Even non-football fans will find this tour interesting.