Madrid · 1-HOUR EXPERIENCES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 9 1-hour experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Meet El Hachazo at Calle de Narciso Serra 15 for a one-hour English-language axe-throwing session. You’ll learn the safety basics, practice on your own, tackle timed challenges, and finish with a 15-minute competition. Your private group takes part together.
Meet Urban Safari on Calle de las Delicias for a private 55-minute session of axe throwing and target games. Staff teach you the basic throw, then add practice rounds, challenges, different axe sizes, ninja stars, and a drink service. Closed-toe shoes are required.
“Great fun, very safe, and even learnt a few things as well! Easy to find and has a great selection of throwing items. You normally get 4 different ones in a 1 hour session.”
Meet your Spanish or English-speaking guide at Calle Santiago 18 for a short Segway lesson, then ride through Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Plaza de Oriente, and the Royal Palace area. The tour ends near Mercado de San Miguel with chocolate con churros. Guides have included Juan, David, Milo, and Laura.
“Loved this way of getting around. Guides were very helpful”
Meet near Mercado de San Miguel for training, then follow a Spanish or English-speaking guide through Madrid’s old Austrias quarter. See Plaza Mayor, Almudena Cathedral, the Royal Palace, and possibly Plaza de Oriente or Debod Temple. Oscar, Juan, and Javier have led especially well-liked tours.
“Unser Guide Oscar war großartig! Vielen lieben Dank!”
Choose your Madrid sights, then ride an electric tuk-tuk with a private driver-guide for one hour. Ask about Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Gran Vía, Retiro Park, or Barrio de las Letras. Guides speak seven listed languages, including English and Spanish.
“Jorge was excellent. We so enjoy seeing the city in a Tuk Tuk”
Spend one hour learning flamenco basics in a Madrid studio with a professional teacher such as Giovanna or Gema. You’ll practice rhythm, clapping, footwork, and a short routine. Private groups of six or more can book daily, while solo visitors and smaller groups join Saturdays at 6:00 p.m.
“This class was a highlight of our trip! The teacher (Giovanna) was amazing — passionate, patient, and fun — making us beginners feel confident. We learned rhythm, clapping, footwork, and even a short routine, all while gaining insight into flamenco’s history and culture. A perfect mix — I’d recommend it to anyone visiting Madrid!”
At EL HACHAZO near Madrid Atocha, an Axe-pert such as Víctor teaches you safety and throwing technique before you tackle axes, knives, and unusual gear across interactive targets. Choose from up to 15 games, play in teams, or test your freestyle skills. English and Spanish instruction is available.
“Fun experience and very different . The host guided us well. The Viking drink was also amazing.”
You’ll learn the Segway with a short practice session, then follow a guide through Madrid’s old center. Expect stops at Plaza de la Villa, the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza Mayor. Guides have included Borja, Carlos, Javier, and Luis Miguel.
“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!!”
Meet Moisés at 7 p.m. near Mercado de San Miguel for three full Spanish gin tonics, each paired with tapas. He explains the gins and botanicals, while Martin prepares the food. The one-hour tasting takes place in a bar overlooking the market, though the view may not match every expectation.
“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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