Top Madrid Art & Culture

Treat all of your senses to a dose of Spanish culture with a flamenco and dinner package in Madrid. Booking in advance guarantees you a seat in the legendary Torres Bermejas, a tablao (flamenco venue) where some of the greatest names in flamenco have performed. Plus, your experience is completed by a tapas selection inspired by classic Spanish cuisine. Choose from two showtimes.

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

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.

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.

A hop-on hop-off Madrid sightseeing tour by open-top double-decker bus is the perfect introduction to this incredible city. Select a 24h- or 48h ticket that lets you board and disembark at any of the stops along two interconnecting routes, so you can explore city sights at your own pace. Hear onboard audio commentary and check out Madrid’s many plazas, museums, and theaters with the provided map and guidebook.

Delve into the cultural tapestry of Toledo, a treasure trove of El Greco artworks and ancient fortifications, on a tour from Madrid. Accompanied by a guide, navigate the cobbled streets, and explore the diverse architecture of the medieval city. Admire masterpieces by El Greco as you go on a morning, afternoon, or full-day excursion.

This half-day tour of the highlights of central Madrid takes you to two places on every traveler’s Madrid bucket list: the Royal Palace and Prado Museum. You’ll start with a guided visit to the Royal Palace. Then you’ll stroll through Madrid’s historic neighborhoods and enjoy a coffee and churros with chocolate, everyone's favorite snack in Spain. End with a guided highlights tour of the Prado Museum featuring Velazquez’s world-famous painting, “Las Meninas.”

Exploring Avila and Segovia—two of Spain’s oldest cities—from Madrid in a day can be tricky without a self-drive car. This full-day coach tour is the easy option, with the added bonus of a guide to chart the cities’ history, and included walking tours and entry fees. Check out Avila’s walls, Cathedral, and Basilica; and then continue to Segovia to take in its towering Roman aqueduct, Alcazar, and Cathedral.

Discover the best that Madrid has to offer when you book this small-group walking tour. Walk at a leisurely pace and explore iconic landmarks like the ancient Egyptian Debod Temple and Plaza de Oriente which is flanked by the Royal Palace and Royal Opera House. While you explore, your bilingual guide provides insights into the rich history and culture of the Spanish capital.

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. Most 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).

In Spain, culture and cuisine are inextricable. Experience Madrid’s historical and culinary highlights on an evening walking tour of its most storied tapas bars. Embark on a journey to learn about tapas culture and sample local specialties washed down with Spanish wines and beers.

Flamenco is synonymous with Spanish culture but, for visitors, it can be hard to cut through the tourist traps to find an authentic performance. This show at the Centro Cultural Flamenco, Madrid offers an intimate and unforgettable experience of traditional flamenco.

Visit Segovia, Ávila, and Toledo—three cities that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites—on a full-day tour from Madrid that features ancient battlements, a soaring cathedral, a historic monastery, and more. Coordinated tours and transport make the most of your travel time so you can cover more ground without rushing to catch trains or find buses; traveling with a guide takes you straight to the three cities’ essential sights.

Known to some as the city of three cultures—because of its Muslim, Christian, and Jewish heritage—Toledo is a stunning medieval city that's an easy day trip from Madrid. Take a trip to this UNESCO World Heritage Site with this guided group tour, complete with round-trip Madrid transportation. After easy coach travel, enjoy sights like the old city walls, 12th century synagogue, and Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary—all included.

This tour is ideal for time-tight travelers interested in religious sights and historic monuments. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental, and instead, travel between locations with ease in a luxury bus with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a guide. Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (El Escorial)—and visit the Valley of Cuelgamuros (Valley of the Fallen) monument and Catholic basilica.

Immerse yourself in two UNESCO World Heritage–listed cities without worrying about train schedules or parking on this convenient day trip from Madrid. With your guide, savor ancient landmarks and fascinating cultural experiences—including a visit to a Toledo metalworker’s studio. Upgrade to bring your UNESCO-listed cities tally to three with a tour of Avila, famed for its medieval city walls.

Experience the fever of flamenco dancing during a show in one of Spain’s most esteemed ‘tablaos’ (flamenco venues) in Madrid. Select a show time convenient for you, then venture to the beating heart of Madrid’s Old Town to experience an evening of music and dance. Enjoy a welcome drink or upgrade to include a 3-, 4-, or 5-course feast of Spanish specialties. Then take in a passionate performance from some of Spain’s top dancers.

See the influence of centuries of art, culture, architecture, food, and politics on modern-day Madrid on this private, 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. Smell and sample food in the tapas-filled stalls of the San Miguel market and learn why it’s also called Habsburg, Madrid.

Sit on the edge of your seat at Torres Bermejas, a ‘tablao’ (flamenco venue) established in Madrid in 1960. At this unique locale that mimics the Arabic motifs, tiles and wood-carved ceilings of the Alhambra in Granada, you’ll watch an unforgettable flamenco show, accompanied by a glass of red or white wine. Upgrade your 80-minute experience to include dinner with your choice of a seasonal, fandango or guajira menu featuring traditional Spanish cuisine.

Prebook to secure a visit for a day or time ideal for you with this ticket to Madrid’s Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. Book for your preferred date and admire the permanent collection of Western art spanning the 13th to the 20th century, including works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Manet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Kandinsky or Picasso and the temporary exhibitions.

Art enthusiasts will love the chance to explore one of Madrid’s top art galleries, the Reina Sofia Museum, with a guide. In a small group you’ll tour the museum for about ninety minutes, checking out some of the most famous works (such as Picasso’s Guernica) and lesser-known ones too. Learn more about Spanish art, culture, and history than you would visiting alone.

Rise to exhilarating elevations over the medieval myriad of Toledo or Segovia on a hot-air balloon ride from Madrid. Select the city you want to see from above then rise to dizzying heights and enjoy birds-eye views of Toledo’s charming Old Town and Segovia’s ancient aqueduct.Touch down and pamper your palate with a Spanish brunch featuring cava and cured meats. Bring home a flight certificate and after a few days enjoy the photographs and video that immortalize your magical memories and upgrade to enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Madrid hotel.

Delve into the treasures of the Prado Museum with an expert art historian as your guide on this small-group tour with skip-the-line tickets. Uncover hidden masterpieces by renowned artists such as Hieronymus Bosch, El Greco, Titian, Rubens, Velázquez, and Goya. Gain insights into the history and symbolism behind each painting, a must-do for any art enthusiast.