What to do and see in Community of Madrid, Spain: The Best Cultural Tours

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.

Exclusions: Tips etc.

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

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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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

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

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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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

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

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

Exclusions: Gratuities

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