City Guide

A guide to the best attractions, practical information and things to do in Madrid

Practical information

All the essential Madrid travel and visitor information you need in one place

Free things to do

Find out how to visit Madrid's museums, monuments, parks, clubs and more without spending a cent

Best restaurants

A dozen of the best Madrid restaurants with creative cuisine prepared by the city's top chefs

20 great things to do

Festivals, culture, cuisine… discover all the capital has to offer!

Top attractions

Monuments, museums and parks are among the top Madrid attractions you've got to see

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Tourts & Attractions

Madrid City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Get a unique view of Madrid aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are two tours covering all of the city's highlights, from historical sites and...

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Madrid Super Saver: El Escorial Monastery and Toledo Day Trip from Madrid

Pay less and get more on this Madrid Super Saver tour, which combines a visit to El Escorial Monastery with a half-day tour of Toledo. Spend the morning at El...

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Private Tour: Skip-the-Line Prado Museum Tour

Skip the line at the Prado Museum in Madrid, and see some of the most influential pieces of European artwork with your own private guide! Hear the history of...

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Madrid Card

Discover the rich history and culture of Madrid with your Madrid Card. Gain entry to over 50 museums, partake in a "Discover Madrid" walking tour or visit the...

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Museo del Prado

Housed in a gigantic neo-classical building begun by Juan de Villanueva for King Carlos III in 1785, the Prado is Madrid's best-known attraction. Carlos...

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Palacio Real

Commissioned by Philip V after the earlier Alcázar was lost to a fire in 1734, the Royal Palace is rarely used by the royal family, and many of its...

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Plaza Mayor

This famous square is in the heart of the city's historic district, built on the site of the old Plaza del Arrabal, which was home to the most popular market...

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Gran Vía

The city's main tourist and shopping artery is 1.3 kilometres long, and starts in Calle Alcalá and ends at Plaza de España. Along its more than...

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Estadio Santiago Bernabéu

The most famous stadium in Madrid is located on Paseo de la Castellana, in the heart of the city, and is home to Real Madrid CF. It currently has a capacity of...

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Corral de la Morería

This long-standing tablao sports seemingly authentic Arab décor, dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, and an atmosphere to match. A relaxed mix of...

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Madrid with kids

Parque de Atracciones

With over 30 attractions for both children and adults, the city's amusement park is one of the most popular weekend destinations for both locals and tourists....

Zoo Aquarium

The zoo and aquarium are located just a few metres from the amusement park in the Casa de Campo. You’ll see very few bars or wires here; instead the...

Parque Warner

This theme park on the outskirts of Madrid is where you can find all the Looney Tunes characters romping around posing for photos and signing autographs. Built...

Faunia

In this large natural area, animals, including peacocks, run around loose over most of its 14 acres. With 4 ecosystems and 13 thematic areas adapted to each...

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