The 15 Best Things to Do in Madrid

Camp Nou & Bernabéu Tours, Things to Do in Madrid, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madrid: Tour Bernabéu Entry Ticket

/ August 8, 2026

1.Tour Bernabéu Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21,573 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41Our pick

Explore Bernabéu Stadium with fast entry, trophies, interactive exhibits, and optional pro photo. Changing room and bench access when open.

“The whole experience, the stadium is clean and the tour doesn’t need a personal guide Everything is self explanatory”

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Museums, Prado Museum Tickets, Things to Do in Madrid, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Madrid: Prado Museum Entry Ticket

/ August 8, 2026

2.Prado Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20,699 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Skip the lines at Madrid’s Prado Museum with a full-day ticket. See Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, and 1,300+ works for $21.

“Seamless experience, and cheaper than buying directly from the Museum. Loved it!”

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Royal Palace of Madrid Tickets, Things to Do in Madrid, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Madrid: Royal Palace Fast-Access Admission Ticket

/ August 8, 2026

3.Royal Palace Fast-Access Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13,856 reviews · 1 day · from $26

Skip security and enter Madrid Royal Palace fast. Throne Room, Banquet Hall, Hall of Mirrors, Royal Armory. From $26.

“Majestic and grand. The interiors are beautiful and very well preserved”

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Flamenco Experiences, Flamenco Shows in Madrid, Things to Do in Madrid, Tour Reviews

Madrid: “Emociones” Live Flamenco Performance

/ August 8, 2026

4.“Emociones” Live Flamenco Performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12,866 reviews · 1 day · from $34

Emociones flamenco in Madrid: an intimate 1-hour show with live dancers, singing, and guitar, plus drink options and great sightlines.

“Incredible show - the performers put so much effort into their art that it honestly blew us away. Make sure you get the front seating with the drink included.”

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City Tours, Things to Do in Madrid, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madrid: Panoramic Route City Tour

/ August 8, 2026

5.Panoramic Route City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 12,259 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $39

Double-decker bus routes through historical and modern Madrid, plus a walking tour and flamenco drink, with 14-language audio.

“A great way to see Madrid The information given on both routes was very interesting Would definitely recommend”

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Flamenco Experiences, Flamenco Shows in Madrid, Food, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Madrid, Show, Things to Do in Madrid, Tour Reviews

Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

/ August 8, 2026

6.Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,901 reviews · 1 hour · from $33

Watch 1-hour live flamenco at Torres Bermejas, a Madrid tablao inspired by Granada’s Alhambra, with optional traditional dinner and drinks.

“We decided to attend a flamenco show at Torres Berejas Madrid and it was the best decision ever. Spectacular performance!”

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Segovia Tours, Things to Do in Madrid, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours

Avila & Segovia Tour with Tickets to Monuments from Madrid

/ August 8, 2026

7.Avila & Segovia Tour with Tickets to Monuments from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,762 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $81Top rated

Guided day trip from Madrid to Ávila and Segovia with Roman and Gothic sights, skip-the-line entry, and a light tapa snack.

“Our guide, Rafael, was so knowledgeable. A good mix of walking, history, and driving through the countryside. I would not recommend this tour to individuals with mobility issues as the streets can be steep and uneven.”

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Museums, Things to Do in Madrid, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Madrid: Reina Sofía Museum Entrance Ticket

/ August 8, 2026

8.Reina Sofía Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,788 reviews · 1 day · from $14

Skip-the-line ticket to Madrid’s Reina Sofía Museum, home to Picasso’s Guernica, plus major Dalí and Miró works, with a full-day visit.

“It is a lovely museum with a mix of old and modern arts. I love the film part of the museum. Of course, Guernica is there.”

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Guided, Royal Palace of Madrid Tickets, Skip the Line, Things to Do in Madrid, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line

/ August 8, 2026

9.Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,407 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

A 2-hour guided Royal Palace tour with skip-the-line entry, headphones, and private apartment highlights, plus free time in the gardens.

“My guide was Elena. She was amazing and very knowledgeable and made it such a learning experience. I would definitely recommend tours with her! Thanks Elena”

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1-Day Tours, Day Trips from Madrid, Segovia Tours, Things to Do in Madrid, Toledo Tours, Tour Reviews

Three Cities in One Day: Segovia, Avila and Toledo from Madrid

/ August 8, 2026

10.Three Cities in One Day: Segovia, Avila and Toledo from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,402 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $126

See UNESCO Toledo, Avila, and Segovia from Madrid in one guided day, with included entrances and optional cathedral and lunch stops.

“A very beautiful excursion. We walked quite a bit and saw many nice places in both Avila and Toledo. The guides Huan Carlos & Diego were very polite. I highly recommend it.”

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Alcázar Tickets & Tours, Segovia Tours, Things to Do in Madrid, Toledo Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madrid: Segovia and Toledo Tour, Alcazar, and Cathedral

/ August 8, 2026

11.Segovia and Toledo Tour, Alcazar, and Cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,797 reviews · 12 hours · from $48

Madrid day trip to Segovia and Toledo with Alcazar access, Roman aqueduct views, and optional Toledo Cathedral interior.

“Amazing trip! Segovia and Toledo were breath taking, we discovered many interesting hidden spots, but you must find them yourself. :) Mateo was a great guide, super helpful and interesting to follow.”

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Things to Do in Madrid, Toledo Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Toledo Tour from Madrid: Cathedral, Synagogue & St. Tome’s Church

/ August 8, 2026

12.Toledo Tour from Madrid: Cathedral, Synagogue & St. Tome’s Church

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,784 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $81

Toledo day trip from Madrid with guided walk, bus panoramas, and entry to the cathedral plus Santa María la Blanca and Santo Tomé.

“What a great day. Arantxa was a well informed, fun and compelling guide. A full day with lots of great information and sights - but not rushed. Highly recommend”

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Historical Tours, Royal Palace of Madrid Tickets, Things to Do in Madrid, Tour Reviews

Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

/ August 8, 2026

13.Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,416 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3.62Best value

A 2.5-hour English walking tour through Madrid’s core, from Puerta del Sol to Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace mirador.

“A couple things: This is inexpensive because the “fees” are backloaded. You have to pay a euro for an earpiece so you can hear the guide. Also, he informs you at the beginning his tip is split multiple ways to pay for the service, so bring roughly 15€ per person as your payment. As for the tour, our guide David was nice and entertaining. The walk was filled with some comedy and drama, but enjoyable. More a history of the city and Spain than places of importance. Many places to visit have been torn down over time, so more a “this is the spot where this used to be.” During…”

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Alcázar Tickets & Tours, Lunch Experiences, Segovia Tours, Things to Do in Madrid, Toledo Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madrid: Toledo & Segovia Tour w/ Cathedral, Alcazar & Lunch

/ August 8, 2026

14.Toledo & Segovia Tour w/ Cathedral, Alcazar & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,846 reviews · 11 hours · from $46

Toledo and Segovia day trip from Madrid with guided walks, Roman and Gothic sights, and optional Alcázar tickets and lunch.

“Day trip was great! Organisation was realy good, and our guides Gabi and Samuel were excellent, very kind and proffesional!”

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Full-Day, Lunch Experiences, Things to Do in Madrid, Toledo Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Toledo Half or Full Day Tour with Optional Lunch from Madrid

/ August 8, 2026

15.Toledo Half or Full Day Tour with Optional Lunch from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,807 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $64

Guided Toledo tour from Madrid with Cathedral, El Greco in St. Tomé, mosque-synagogue sites, and optional tapas lunch.

“This is an extensive tour, covered a lot, which included a wonderful tapas lunch in an archeological museum. The tour had 30 guests, 7 of whom spoke English. The guide did an excellent job going back and forth with duel explanations. The walking is intense. That should have been clarified. It was an extremely hot day, water should have been provided. There was no help from the driver in getting off the coach; this might not be the best tour four senior adults. Getting back to our hotel was a nightmare due to a bike race and protests. Very little help was given.”

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