15 Guided Tours in Madrid Worth Booking

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line - Starting at Opera and walking through Plaza de Oriente

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,986 reviews · from $40Our pick

Tour Madrid’s Royal Palace with an expert guide, skip the main entrance line, see royal rooms and art, then explore the gardens if open.

“Beni, our tour guide was great. He was funny and light hearted but he conveyed all the necessary information for the tour and a lot of insightful and interesting facts about the palace, its past inhabitants and a bit of gossip as well. The tour itself is very well structured so that it covers a large variety of rooms and displayed items without becoming boring or tedious. It’s about 2 hours long from the start time and it involves a short walk and a security check so the palace tour itself is about 1.5 hours which is just perfect.Read more”

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1-Day Tours, Guided, Toledo Day Trips, Tour Reviews

From Madrid: Guided Day Trip to Toledo by Bus

2.Guided Day Trip to Toledo by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5,280 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $40

Review of the Madrid to Toledo bus tour, with guided walks, cathedral options, free time, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Eros was a good and personable guide. Lots of free time to enjoy the city.”

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Alcazar Tours, Full-Day, Guided, Segovia Day Trips, Toledo Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madrid: Toledo & Segovia Full Day Guided Tour with Alcázar

3.Toledo & Segovia Full Day Guided Tour with Alcázar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,394 reviews · from $45

See Toledo’s old quarter, Segovia’s Roman aqueduct, cathedral, and Alcázar on an 11-hour guided day trip from Madrid.

“We were very happy with this tour to Toledo and Segovia. The guide was great telling us interesting facts about the history. we felt we had a good amount of free time in both places. Would say that many of the things in the souvenir shop they stop at on the way to Toledo can be found once you get into the town and in some cases cheaper. Would recommend this tour.”

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1-Day Tours, Guided, Toledo Day Trips, Tour Reviews

From Madrid: Toledo Guided Day Trip

4.Toledo Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,501 reviews · 7.5 - 9 hours · from $32

Review of a guided Toledo day trip from Madrid, with coach travel, a city walk, free time, Mirador del Valle, and practical booking tips.

“Very nice day trip. I definitely recommend it! The guide was really helpful, the bus was clean and we had some free time to explore the city.”

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Audio Tours, Guided, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madrid: Las Ventas Bullring Tour with Audio Guide

5.Las Ventas Bullring Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,154 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Tour Madrid’s Las Ventas bullring with a multilingual audio guide, museum access, and a fun virtual bullfighting game for $18.

“I loved the VR experience of bullfighting and the aura and history of the place was wonderful”

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Guided, Royal Palace Tours, Skip the Line, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madrid: Royal Palace Skip-the-line Guided Tour

6.Royal Palace Skip-the-line Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,146 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Tour Madrid’s Royal Palace with a guide, skip the main queue, see Goya and Giodano, royal rooms, the Armory, and gardens.

“great tour. Very well led. We've done a few in the last few weeks and this one was in the top 2: 1) instructions were crystal clear 2) our guide, Lei, was knowledgeable and kept things interesting with historical anecdotes. She has a very clear and pleasant voice and speaks English fluently (which wasn't the case of the other tour guides we've met) 3) last but not least, the equipment provided to ensure we could all hear the guide, even though we weren't all next to her, worked to perfection. This means people with accessibility requirements, or others who, like me, tend to wander away to get the best angle…”

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Guided, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Madrid Welcome Tour with Local Guide in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

7.Madrid Welcome Tour with Local Guide in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,936 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $28Top rated

See Madrid’s grandest sights by private electric tuk-tuk, with a local guide, photo stops, blankets, and a quick feel for the city.

“Christian was an excellent, knowledgeable, and welcoming tour guide. An excellent first stop in Madrid.”

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Food & Drink, Guided, Tapas Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Madrid: Tapas & Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide

8.Tapas & Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,171 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

Taste 12 Spanish tapas in four historic Madrid bars, with local wine, stories, and a bilingual guide through the Literary Quarter.

“Noemi was so knowledgeable and welcoming teaching us all about the food/wine/customs of Madrid. The food was wonderful and we were able to dine at very busy authentic tapas restaurants. A wonderful entry to Madrid’s culinary tapas scene”

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Guided, Royal Palace Tours, Skip the Line, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madrid: Royal Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

9.Royal Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,140 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Walk Madrid’s Old Town, see Plaza Mayor and San Miguel Market, then skip the queue for a lively guided tour of the Royal Palace.

“Very well organized, and being able to skip the line was a big bonus! Our tour guide was fantastic…good information an great sense of humour! Great length of time too…about 1.5 hours in the palace.”

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Guided, Tapas Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Madrid Tapas & Wine Tour with Rooftop Views and Local Guide

10.Madrid Tapas & Wine Tour with Rooftop Views and Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,047 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $113

Taste Madrid through four tapas stops, Spanish wines, local stories, and a rooftop cava toast in a small group of up to 15.

“Marina was a great tour guide for our walking tour of Madrid and Tapas & wine. We had delicious mushrooms, the best Iberian ham and so much more! It’s a great way to taste some specialties and see the city!”

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Guided, Museums, Prado Museum Tours, Skip the Line, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madrid: Prado Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

11.Prado Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,018 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $46

Review of Madrid’s Prado guided tour, with skip-the-line entry, expert guides, key masterpieces, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Ander was an excellent guide - friendly, humorous, informative. This is highly recommended.”

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Drinking Tours, Guided, Nightlife, Pub Crawls, Tour Reviews

Madrid: Guided Pub Crawl Madrid Experience and Club Entry

12.Guided Pub Crawl Madrid Experience and Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,849 reviews · 5 hours · from $20

Madrid pub crawl with five venues, welcome shots, drink deals, local guides, and VIP club entry for a social five-hour night out.

“Kevin, Paula y Ben have been amazing on this pub crawl, they misse sure everyone accounted for and make the details clear of the rules. They also made sure everyone had a great experience and have a great time. Would highly recommend”

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Guided, Museums, Prado Museum Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madrid: Prado Museum Guided Tour With Fast Access

13.Prado Museum Guided Tour With Fast Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,785 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $28

See Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch with a lively Prado guide, fast access, headsets, and a focused 1.5-hour highlights tour.

“The best experience I had during my whole trip in Madrid. Had the pleasure of having Rubén as my guide, he was the most friendly tour guide/person overall I’ve met in the city. He is incredibly knowledgable, energetic and humorous, and genuinely made the history behind each painting come alive through his fascinating anecdotes and lively delivery. The museum has some great historical paintings. I’ve had plenty of great tour experiences on vacation here with awesome tour guides, but genuinely Rubén is on another level. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour with him, it will be the highlight of your entire trip.”

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