Top 10 Cultural Tours in Madrid, Community of Madrid

November 10, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

So many of Madrid’s buildings look like castles, you’ll think you’ve stumbled into a fairytale. Even City Hall is astounding, with its white pinnacles and neo-Gothic features. A self-guided architecture tour can begin by the great bear statue in the central Puerta del Sol. Wander by the fanciful Royal Palace before absorbing the natural beauty of Retiro Park, then visit one of the city’s many museums. You could happily cap off each day by nibbling on forkfuls of paella while sipping Spanish rioja.
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1. Prado Museum Private Exclusive guided tour- maximum 4 pax

Madrid City Tour, Calle de Felipe IV, s/n, 28014 Madrid, Spain Yeah Spain
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Private skip the line tour of one of the best art museum in Spain. Our expert tour guide will meet you in front of the museum and show you the most emblematic art works of museum. See the ‘Garden of Earthly Delights’ painted by Bosch in the 15th century. Head to the ‘ Descent from the Cross by Rogier Van der Weyden. Get immersed with Fra Angelico, Tintoretto, El Greco. Velazquez, Rubens and last but the least ‘Goya’. Know not only the historical details but the lesser known facts about the painters themselves.

Inclusions: SKIP THE LINE PRIVATE TOUR of the Prado museum.

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Reviewed By JessyPage86

We were in Spain last year and we totally enjoyed our trip. Great country with great people and places. We went on Avila and Segovia trip from Madrid and it was great a great bang for your buck. We were planning to return to Spain this year with our parents but its not going to happen. But we will definitely take them to Spain next year. Thanks a lot for your great tour.

2. Private walking Tour: The oldest taverns of Madrid

Rodilla, Estación de Sol- Cercanías, planta -1, Stand E3 Puerta Del, 28013 Madrid, Spain Ventana a la Cultura
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A route through the most popular history of Madrid: its taverns. Bars with more than 100 and 200 years of age, which are the living history of the city. Some have seen the kings eat and drink there, writers and others of the lower classes also. Between us, we will discover some of the most rooted traditions of our city. The anecdotes, the way of life of the people and the innumerable things that their walls have seen. Of course, we can stop to try a wine or beer of some of them! With the oldest restaurant in the world and an unequalled tradition in the world of bars, without doubt, Madrid is a city that you must get to know from the point of view of its illustrious taverns and restaurants. *The route may vary depending on the starting time and other circumstances and you will not always enter all the venues. Although the structure of the tour is always the same, we recommend choosing 11.00 as the starting time.

Inclusions: One drink and one "tapa" are included in the first and the last tavern. So, Two drinks and two "tapas" per person in total.

Exclusions: Private transportation

Reviewed By Aurainbow

Jaime is GREAT! He went through the masterpieces of the Prado Museum with us one-by-one in the 3 hour tour through the history, and ended with the Goya collection. The collections are wonderful, and Jaime especially helped bring out the historical development of artists, the civil war, and from Van Der Weyden all the way to the 19th century. Jaime knows them all. If you have one place to go, do this 3 hour tour of Prado Museum with Jaime, your body will be tired all throughout, and mind and spirit all filled to the top.

3. Prado and Reina Sofia Skip-the-Line Guided Art Tour

Museo Nacional del Prado, Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014 Madrid, Spain City Secreto - Unique Free Tours and Experiences In Madrid
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Join our art tour and visit two of the world's most important museums, featuring the finest works of art by the world's most renowned artists: Velasquez, Goya, Rubens, Raphael, Salvador Dali, Titian, Joan Miro and Pablo Picasso. The tour will begin at the Prado Museum, which is known as the world's finest classical art museum, with thousands of works of art in changing exhibitions. Among the variety of exhibition halls, we will glimpse in the painting’s collections of the kings of Spain, which reflect their artistic taste throughout history and the political circumstances that led to their acquisition. The second part of the tour will take place at the Museum of Modern Art, Reina Sofia, where we will see works from early modernism, contemporary art, painting, sculpture and of course the diamond in the crown - Picasso's "Guernica" which describes the destruction and horrors that Spain suffered during the Civil War.

Inclusions: Tickets to museum the prado, Tickets to museum reina sofia

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Reviewed By eleonoramU4974PN

great experience! Love the virtual tour with the guys! learned lots of new things on the beautiful Madrid!!

4. Walking Tour Madrid Old Town: Secret Spots and Hidden Gems

Sol, 28013 Madrid, Spain OgoTours
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Explore the origins of Madrid on this 3-hour walking tour, and learn the history of the Spanish capital from its foundation by the Muslims to the arrival of the Bourbon Dynasty. Discover the narrow streets of the Old Town and hear fascinating stories about Madrid history, in lieu of boring facts and figures. Marvel at the majestic Royal Palace of Madrid.

Inclusions: Local guide, Local taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Reviewed By mjamico

This Madrid free walking tour is the perfect beginning to any trip to Madrid. It highlights the cultural landmarks of the central part of the city, while providing a concise and very useful overview of the history of Madrid in the larger story of Spain and Europe. It is also important to note that this tour company, OgoTours, was founded and is operated by locals. There are many ‘free tour’ groups in Madrid. My tour was given by Tatiana, one of the founders of the company. Tatiana imbued the experience of the tour with a tremendous energy and affection for Madrid and her life in Spain. She shared great tips on places to eat and shop, suggestions on planning day trips, and snippets of information that only a local resident walking around the city to live their daily life would accrue. I was happy to support this business and share the enthusiasm with others.

5. 4-hour Spanish Cooking Class in Madrid

Cooking Point, C. de Moratín, 11, 28014 Madrid, Spain Cooking Point
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Enjoy an unforgettable morning shopping and cooking a delicious paella, or a fun evening making tapas and sangria. The perfect Spanish cooking & cultural experience!

Inclusions: Lunch/Dinner with drinks, Local guide, Recipe brochure

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By piperpea14

My husband and I had an AMAZING time doing the online tapas class this past weekend. It felt like we were transported back to Spain, and now we have amazing new (and incredibly fresh) recipes to add to the list of recipes we got when we took the Cooking Point class in person over two years ago (we still have the recipe book!). We had so much fun and totally recommend an online class as a great way to spend an afternoon and connect with your family in the kitchen (while feeling like you're in Spain). :)

6. Historic Madrid + Modern

Vintage City Tours
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The historic tour in Vintage is a different experience because it takes place in a unique car in the world, designed to give the customer a service that is at the maximum care, full of comfort and glamor. The explanations during the tour provide interesting information and anecdotes that will make the tour more enjoyable. The customer can choose between carrying the unpacked car or carrying the transparent hood closed.

Inclusions: Private transportation, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

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Reviewed By NIALLICO

Really enjoyable. Beautiful car. Reasonable price. And a very friendly and informative driver. Nos gustó muchísimo. Gracias a nuestro chófer Deo!!!

7. Skip-the-Line Prado Museum Guided Tour for Maximum of 6 People in English

Goya Statue, Calle de Felipe IV, s/n, 28014 Madrid, Spain The guides you need
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This tour goes through the Prado Museum highlights. There are more than one thousand paintings inside (no, we didn't make a mistake, that's the truth), so we can't explore it all, nevertheless, we provide the base for you to go on your own after the visit. That's why we like to describe this as a didactic tour. However, if you're an Art Pro, we've got good news: since we're going to be only 4 people, you can choose what to see and make requests, and that's why we like to describe this as a flexible tour. If you are coming in a bigger group, send a mail and we'll arrange the visit.

Inclusions: Ticket to go in, Professional & experienced guide

Exclusions: Even if you'nice, you can't get a painting to your house., Gratuities

Reviewed By 755esthere

My boyfriend and I really enjoy the time we spent with Fernando. He is a very interesting guy that attended us in a kind way. Because of these reasons and many more we recommend him.

8. Madrid Retiro Park & Prado Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket Tour

Church of San Manuel y San Benito, Calle de Alcalá, 83, 28009 Madrid, Spain Discover Walks
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Delve into magnificent Buen Retiro Park, Madrid’s most popular relaxation spot, on a 1.5-hour small-group guided walking tour, and then enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Prado Museum. Stroll around the Retiro's gardens, tree-lined avenues and monuments as your guide details the park’s history and design. See the Crystal Palace, Church of San Jeronimos and other attractions, and afterward, enjoy fast-track entry to the world-famous Prado Museum. Explore independently to see works by El Greco, Goya and more, at your own pace. Numbers are limited to 14 for a personalized experience.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Acciano

Absolutely fantastic morning walking tour with Leila who was brilliant. She took us to places that we would never have found and was so knowledgeable, interesting and upbeat. We took in a number of historical quarters, ancient walls - some hidden (Muslim and Christian), amazing food markets and we even visited an ancient church where the nuns still bake biscuits... and bought a box! We were so lucky because it was the day of the Madrid Marathon and the roads were carless and there was a great atmosphere. Leila also followed up the experience with a summary of our itinerary and lots of additional recommendations for food and drink. Fantastic Leila - thank you!

9. Premium Ribera del Duero wine tour with lunch & hotel pick-up

Community of Madrid, Community of Madrid The Madrid Wine Experience
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An unforgettable luxury experience with pickup from your hotel in the city center and comfortable transportation in a luxury minivan in a small group ranging from 2 to 7 people. A rich 3-course meal at a winery is included in which you will enjoy the typical gastronomy of Castille paired with its superb wine. Visit 3 fantastic wineries of the famous Ribera del Duero wine region to see wine production like you´ve never seen before. Ribera del Duero Designation of Origin is known for producing wines of the highest quality and on this tour, you will discover this for yourself. Enjoy a tasting session of 2-3 premium wines at each winery guided by the winery owner or wine expert.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (Central Madrid), 3-course lunch - Fantastic experience to enjoy lunch in a winery next to oak barrels, Wine tasting (2-3 wines per winery), Driver/guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By Larkinabouttheworld

At first we thought that this seemed a bit expensive, but as it was a special occasion we decided to go all out, and I'm so glad that we did - it was definitely worth every penny. Giuseppe was our guide and he absolutely made the day for us. On the way in he talked about the the types of wines we were going to taste and their history and we all learned a lot that we didn't know before. The first place we visited was a family run winery which was very friendly and offered a personable tasting of their excellent wines with cheese. The second was much a much grander affair and again we learned a lot as we explored with a glass in hand. The lunch itself was absolutely delicious with enough options to please everybody, and you can pick a bottle to enjoy with it - which was a really nice touch. Originally I thought two wineries wouldn't be enough, but it was absolutely perfect. We tried so many lovely wines, with the help of recommendations from Giuseppe. It was the perfect mix between educational and really good fun. I'll definitely be going again (and requesting Giuseppe as my guide when I do so!)

10. Wine Tasting Small Group Tour from Madrid

Paseo de la Infanta Isabel, 5, 28014 Madrid, Spain Gourmet Madrid Tours
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The Madrid Wine Tour takes you to three wineries int he countryside with a tasting of all their wines. Modern and traditional winemaking coexisting at the Tagus river valley, the historical and current wine region of the Madrid province (Certified Denomination of Origin Vinos de Madrid). The Madrid wineries selected are a mixture of modern and traditional styles. All of them show a different aspect of winemaking. The selection of wineries depends on the day availability.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minibus or van-3 guided winery visits with the owners and winemakers., Wine tasting: A taste of generous samples of over 10 wines between whites and reds (local grapes Tempranillo and Malvar among others), Snacks of cheese, iberico products or olive oil will be included at the wineries, Small group tour maximum 19 people (average of 8 people), Transportation in an air conditioned minivan or bus., An expert bilingual local wine guide during the whole the tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch (No lunch time), Children out of bookable age

Reviewed By Q5852ODwilliamw

My girlfriend and I had a wonderful tour that well surpassed our already high expectations. As the title says, amazing tour, amazing guide!

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