THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Madrid - 2024 (with Photos) - Tripadvisor

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Things to Do in Madrid

Book a cultural tour for access to museums, the Royal Palace of Madrid, and day trips to Toledo. Fuel up on food (tapas, anyone?) before checking out the nightlife.

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Avila & Segovia Tour with Tickets to Monuments from Madrid
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Historical Tours
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Madrid Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour
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Spring Break
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Toledo Tour with Cathedral, Synagoge & St Tome Church from Madrid
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Flamenco Show & Special Menu at Torres Bermejas in Madrid
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Theater Shows
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Madrid & Royal Palace Walking Tour Skip the Line Tickets
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City Tours
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Toledo City Tour, Winery Experience & Wine Tasting from Madrid
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Food & Drink
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Prado Museum Small Group Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
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Historical Tours
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Toledo Private Tour with Guide and Private Driver from Madrid
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Bus Tours
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$651
per group (up to 7)
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Paella cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing
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Three Cities in One Day: Segovia, Avila & Toledo from Madrid
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Full-day Tours
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Top Attractions in Madrid

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1. Parque del Retiro

Parks

Peaceful urban park centered around a beautiful lake.

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2. Prado National Museum

Art Museums

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The Prado has one of the largest art collections in the world, and is best known for its diverse assortment of works by Velasquez, Goya and El Greco.

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3. Royal Palace of Madrid

Historic Sites

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Luxurious, over-the-top rococo palace with over 2,000 opulently gilded rooms.

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4. Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Speciality Museums

The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum offers visitors an overview of art from the 13th century to the late 20th century. In the nearly one thousand works on display, visitors can contemplate the major periods and pictorial schools of western art such as the Renaissance, Mannerism, the Baroque, Rococo, Romanticism and the art of the 19th and 20th centuries up to Pop Art. The museum also features works from some movements not represented in state-owned collections, such as Impressionism, Fauvism, German Expressionism and the experimental avant-garde movements of the early 20th century. In addition, it boasts an important collection of 19th-century American painting not found in any other European museum institutions. Permanent collection hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 to 19.00 Monday: 12.00 - 16.00* *Free entry with the sponsorship of Mastercard.

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5. Museo Sorolla

Art Museums

The Sorolla Museum preserves the original atmosphere of both home and study of the painter Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (Valencia, 1863 - Cercedilla, 1923). It houses the richest collection of his works, colourful paintings irradiating light and vitality. It is one of the more complete and best preserved artist homes remaining in Europe. The garden, also designed by himself, is a beautiful oasis in the city.

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Historic Sites

Huge plaza packed with cafes, bars and tourists.

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Points of Interest & Landmarks

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It is considered a showcase of early 20th-century architecture, with patterns ranging from Vienna Secession style…

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8. Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Arenas & Stadiums

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The museum is modern with interactive screens and displays going through the history of Real Madrid.

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9. Mercado San Miguel

Flea & Street Markets

Back in 1916, San Miguel started as a wholesale food market. Today, this covered gourmet market’s drawcard is some of Spain’s finest produce and regional specialties. You'll find it nestled in the city center, clad in cast-iron architecture—it's also the last remaining iron market hall in Madrid. The market’s fleet comprises traditional tapas bars, seafood stalls, artisan bakeries, quality butchers, and an array of booths selling other fresh ingredients. It gets busy during lunch hour, so arrive early. Walk over from the famed Plaza Mayor, or make a pit stop after touring the Royal Palace of Madrid and the adjacent Plaza de la Armería. – Tripadvisor

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10. Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Art Museums

World famous modern art museum featuring a diverse collection of 20th century Spanish art, from Picasso to Solana.

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11. National Archaeological Museum

Art Museums

Works dating mostly from Hispanic prehistory to the Modern Age, but it also includes some other cultural remains: Greek, Etruscan, Roman and various South American cultures.

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12. Templo de Debod

Ancient Ruins

This place is temporarily closed due to technical problems. The Egyptian temple dating back to the second century B.C. was transported to Madrid’s Cuartel de la Montana Park.

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