10 One-Hour Tours in Madrid to Build a Day Around

1.1-Hour Traditional Flamenco Show at Centro Cultural

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,593 reviews · 55 min · from $33Our pick

See traditional flamenco in Madrid’s intimate Chueca cultural center, with live guitar, singing, footwork, shawls, castanets, and no amplification.

“It was individual performances which was nice. Not sure if this is the format for a flamenco show, but a group/couple performance would definitely add to making it more absorbing. Also, the music could be more lively. But overall, a great experience.”

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2.1h Ax Throw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21Best value

Try a one-hour axe-throwing session in Madrid with safety training, practice, team challenges, and a final competition.

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3.Axe Throwing 1 hour session

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Throw axes, ninja stars, and unusual weapons in a private 55-minute Madrid session with friendly coaching, a drink, and easy cancellation.

“Very friendly staff who made the whole experience much more enjoyable! We had a fantastic time, definitely something worthwhile doing whilst in Madrid!”

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4.1-Hour Segway Tour with Chocolate and Churros

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · 1 hour · from $52

Glide through Madrid’s old center by Segway, see the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral, then enjoy thick chocolate and fresh churros.

“We had a great time on the Segway tour, it’s definitely the best way to see Madrid. We were complete beginners and found it really easy and quick to learn. Our guide Juan, was really knowledgable and tailored our tour to our requirements. Churros and chocolate are a great part of the Madrid experience. Highly recommended”

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5.Madrid by Night: 1-Hour Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Glide through Madrid’s illuminated royal quarter on a one-hour Segway tour with local guides, city views, and flexible cancellation.

“Unser Guide Oscar war großartig! Vielen lieben Dank!”

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6.Make your own 60 minutes tuk tuk tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 21 reviews · 1 hour

Build your own Madrid sightseeing route in a private electric tuk tuk, with a guide, flexible stops, and room for up to four people.

“We had a fantastic Tuk Tuk tour in Madrid with Miguel! The experience was both enjoyable and insightful. Miguel was incredibly knowledgeable and took us to some really interesting areas that we might have missed otherwise. He made the history and culture of Madrid come alive in a very engaging way. Coming from Glasgow, Scotland, this was a perfect way to see the city in a short time. Highly recommend this tour and especially Miguel as a guide!”

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7.1-Hour Flamenco Class Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $49

Learn flamenco in Madrid with a professional teacher, practice rhythm and footwork, and enjoy an authentic studio setting for $49.26.

“Tout simplement génial !! La prof était d’une gentillesse, pédagogue, sa chorégraphie était top, évolution du niveau progressif et s’adapte au groupe! Plusieurs types de flamenco. Pour un evjf on a adoré!”

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8.Madrid Atocha : Interactive Axe Throwing 1h

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $21

Try axe, knife, and unusual-object throwing near Madrid Atocha, with expert instruction, safety guidance, and up to 15 interactive games.

“-Fácil llegar, con metro cerca. -Las medidas de seguridad muy adecuadas y por sobretodo la actividad muy entretenida y los juegos interactivos geniales!”

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9.Tour in segway around the city in 1 hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $33

Glide through central Madrid by Segway past the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and Sol with a guide, training, helmet, and raincoat included.

“My boyfriend and I did a 1-hour tour near the Royal Palace. Our guide, Carlos, was amazing and spoke English very well for us. He was very knowledgeable and took lots of pictures for us along the way. It was a very fun and educational experience and for only 19 euros a person!!”

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10.1-Hour Gin Tonics Guided Workshop with special view in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $45

Taste three Spanish gins, enjoy three tapas, and learn the secrets of gin and tonic beside Madrid’s San Miguel Market.

“This gin and tonics workshop was interesting, fun, and tasty!! Moises was our host; he was knowledgeable and charming and made us fabulous G&Ts with gin we’d never had before. The accompanying tapas were delicious. A big thanks to Martin for making them for us. I recommend this as a great way to start an evening in Madrid!!”

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