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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Madrid

211 tours  ·  from $4

Everything with a guide, a coach or a timed ticket attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Madrid: Tour Bernabéu Entry Ticket - Real Madrid history through trophies and screens
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Madrid: Tour Bernabéu Entry Ticket

1.Tour Bernabéu Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21,573 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41Our pick

Explore Real Madrid’s Bernabéu Stadium at your own pace during this 1.5-hour, self-guided visit. See the trophy collection, interactive museum, panoramic stands, changing rooms, dugouts, kits, and memorabilia from football, basketball, and women’s teams. Match-day operations may close some areas.

“Wasn’t a guided tour but it was still a great tour to take - you see lots and whether you’re a football fan or not I think you’d be amazed by the sites within this stadium - you can sit in stadium and enjoy a beer then move downwards to the changing rooms and pitch side to take pics down where the action happens - tour ends in the very expensive merchandise shop where football shirts cost €100 for kids and €175 for adults 😮”

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Madrid: Panoramic Route City Tour - Route 1: Prado, royal Madrid, and the old city
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Madrid: Panoramic Route City Tour

2.Panoramic Route City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 12,259 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $39

Ride Madrid’s open-top double-decker bus on two circular routes covering royal sights, the Prado area, Gran Vía, Salamanca, Santiago Bernabéu, and modern towers. Use the 14-language audio guide, add the summer night route, and join a two-hour central walking tour led in English or Spanish.

“It is a very good option to explore Madrid, the bad point is that you can’t get out of the bus, just one stop….”

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Avila & Segovia Tour with Tickets to Monuments from Madrid - The Cathedral of Ávila and its fortress character
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Avila & Segovia Tour with Tickets to Monuments from Madrid

3.Avila & Segovia Tour with Tickets to Monuments from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,762 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $81Top rated

Travel from Madrid to Ávila and Segovia in a small group of up to 35 people. Guides such as Rafael, Carlos, David, and Oscar lead bilingual visits to Ávila’s walls and churches, Segovia’s aqueduct, cathedral, and Alcázar. Transport, entry tickets, Wi-Fi, and a light snack are included.

“They should know that this was a terrible experience. I was totally misled and was not able to take the tour. Viator would not refund my money and this was awful. I was 2 hours away and I took an Uber there. I paid $50 for the Uber. I called the tour guide and said I would be approximately five minutes late and the tour guide said they would wait for me.. They said they would but when I got there, they did not wait. I was on the phone with several people and one person and the other person did not keep their word. In addition, I was not…”

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Madrid: Segovia and Toledo Tour, Alcazar, and Cathedral - Meeting at Las Ventas and getting on the road
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Madrid: Segovia and Toledo Tour, Alcazar, and Cathedral

4.Segovia and Toledo Tour, Alcazar, and Cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,797 reviews · 12 hours · from $48

Spend a full day visiting Segovia and Toledo by air-conditioned coach, with guided walks, free time, and Alcázar entry included. Add Toledo Cathedral for its grand interior. Guides such as Mateo, Benny, and Diana lead in English and Spanish, though the bilingual format can mean some repeated explanations.

“The trip was absolutely Amazing. The guide Elena and the driver Ricardo were extremely helpful and kind. The trip was very organized, well informed every step and very joyful. When we arrived to Toledo, we have visited the more iconic places and Elena explained everything very professional and talented. After Toledo’s trip, we moved to Segovia when we have had the opportunity to enjoy a lunch there and after this, we started waking through all iconic places. In general, I had an amazing day trip to Segovia, a charming city full of history and stunning architecture. Walking through the narrow, cobbled streets of the old town felt like traveling back…”

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Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line - What skip-the-line access really means
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Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line

5.Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line

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

Meet at Opera Metro Station for a guided walk to Madrid’s Royal Palace. In two hours, see the Throne Room, Banquet Hall, Private Royal Apartments, Goya and Giordano works, and historic arms. Your guide may be Spanish, English, or French, with headphones provided.

“Amazing, Benny was great and funny, we had an amazing time”

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Toledo Tour from Madrid: Cathedral, Synagogue & St. Tome's Church - Zocodover Square and Toledo’s old walls
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Toledo Tour from Madrid: Cathedral, Synagogue & St. Tome’s Church

6.Toledo Tour from Madrid: Cathedral, Synagogue & St. Tome’s Church

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,784 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $81

Spend about eight hours visiting Toledo from Madrid, with round-trip bus travel, a panoramic ride, and guided stops at the Cathedral, Santa María la Blanca Synagogue, Santo Tomé Church, Zocodover Square, and the old city walls. Guides such as Beatriz and Arantxa are often praised for clear, engaging explanations.

“Would not recommend four We booked English tour we could hardly understand the tour guide . Some of the things which she was saying does not relate to the tour - so much waste of time for example stopping at shiops and looking at all those magnets A complete waste of time”

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Toledo Half or Full Day Tour with Optional Lunch from Madrid - Walking into Toledo’s old town
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Toledo Half or Full Day Tour with Optional Lunch from Madrid

7.Toledo Half or Full Day Tour with Optional Lunch from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,807 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $64

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Madrid to Toledo for a guided walk through its Arab, Jewish, and Christian quarters. Choose a morning, afternoon, or full-day visit. The full-day plan includes five monuments and optional tapas lunch, while regular tours use bilingual English and Spanish guiding.

“Toledo is a beautiful town and well worth a visit. Much quieter than the big city. Our guide seemed to give more attention to the Spanish speakers than the English speakers, which was frustrating. She was also a bit rude. Of all the Viator tours we have taken, she rates the lowest.”

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Madrid: Toledo & Segovia Full Day Guided Tour with Alcázar - The early coach ride and Mirador del Valle
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Madrid: Toledo & Segovia Full Day Guided Tour with Alcázar

8.Toledo & Segovia Full Day Guided Tour with Alcázar

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

See Toledo from the Mirador del Valle, walk its medieval center with a guide, then explore Segovia’s Roman aqueduct, cathedral, and Alcázar. The $45 shared tour uses a large coach and leaves limited time for lunch, while the private option adds Madrid hotel pickup and drop-off.

“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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Madrid: Las Ventas Bullring Tour with Audio Guide - Starting at the box office on Calle Alcalá
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Madrid: Las Ventas Bullring Tour with Audio Guide

9.Las Ventas Bullring Tour with Audio Guide

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

Walk through Madrid’s Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas at your own pace with an audio guide in 10 languages. Step into the arena, visit the bullfighting museum, and try the virtual matador game. Allow under an hour for the main route, or up to two hours if you read everything.

“It is an attraction typical for Madrid and Spain. Don't want to miss it.”

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Madrid: Royal Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour - Plaza Mayor and the story around Felipe III
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Madrid: Royal Palace Skip-the-line Guided Tour

10.Royal Palace Skip-the-line Guided Tour

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

Spend two hours exploring Madrid’s Royal Palace with a certified English or Spanish-speaking guide. Meet inside the souvenir shop near Plaza de Oriente, then see the Throne Room, Banquet Hall, Private Royal Apartments, Goya paintings, royal armor, and gardens. An optional Royal Collections Gallery extension is also available.

“Beatrix was an excellent guide, she ensured that the tour was entertaining and very interactive. We learned a lot about the history of the palace and would highly recommend this tour for anybody interested in a closer look at this historical place.”

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Madrid Panoramic City Bus Tour - Green Route: modern Madrid and the Salamanca district
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Madrid Panoramic City Bus Tour

11.Madrid Panoramic City Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,118 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Ride Madrid’s open-top double-decker bus on two panoramic routes covering royal landmarks, the Prado area, Gran Vía, Salamanca, Bernabéu Stadium, and modern Madrid. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours after redemption, but this is currently a continuous panoramic tour, not a hop-on hop-off service.

“It was a lovely comfotable ride, easy to find the start point, the audioguide was good. Sadly though, in Madrid, the tour is not “hop on hop off”. But nevertheless it was a great way to see the sights!”

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Madrid Welcome Tour with Local Guide in Eco Tuk Tuk Private - The Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral
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Madrid Welcome Tour with Local Guide in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

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

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

You ride in a private electric tuk-tuk with up to three companions, guided by locals such as Carlos, Laura, Christian, or Fernando. Expect a fast city overview covering the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Prado area, Cibeles, Puerta de Alcalá, and Temple of Debod, with blankets in cold weather.

“My timing was short but I enjoyed every bit of it. I had an incredible experience on this tour. My guide was not only knowledgeable but also very friendly, patient, and engaging. He explained everything clearly, shared interesting stories, and made sure i felt comfortable and included throughout the trip. The entire tour was well-organized, fun, and educational. I truly appreciated the guide’s effort in creating a relaxed atmosphere and making the experience memorable. I left with a deeper understanding of the places we visited and beautiful memories to take home. I would definitely recommend this tour and the guide to anyone looking for a meaningful, enjoyable, and professionally handled…”

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Madrid: Private City Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk - Starting near the Royal Palace
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Madrid: Private City Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

13.Private City Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,876 reviews

Ride through central Madrid in a private electric tuk tuk with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see the Royal Palace, Prado, Retiro, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza Mayor, and more, with longer tours adding the Temple of Debod, Las Ventas, and Bernabéu Stadium.

“Even though we got a rainy day we still did the tour and drive through the city. A great way to see the city Gabriel was our Spanish guide and he was very knowledgeable about all the history of the city”

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Toledo Tour & Vineyard Walk with Wine Tasting from Madrid - The morning departure from central Madrid
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Toledo Tour & Vineyard Walk with Wine Tasting from Madrid

14.Toledo Tour & Vineyard Walk with Wine Tasting from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,546 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $133

Travel from Madrid to Toledo for a guided walk through the old and Jewish quarters, with optional cathedral entry and free time. Then visit an 18th-century vineyard near Bargas, learn about winemaking from a local viticulturist, and taste three wines with Iberian meats and Manchego cheese.

“Time in Toledo was limited. Could have learned more. 2 separate tours shared a bus which was ok but not personalized.”

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Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen Tour from Madrid - The Valley of the Fallen: grandeur with a difficult past
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Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen Tour from Madrid

15.Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen Tour from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,494 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $74

Spend about five hours visiting El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid. Guides such as Cristina, Bea, Oscar, and Luis explain the royal monastery, art, crypt, Civil War memorial, and Francoist past. Expect a comfortable bus, included admission, and possible bilingual commentary.

“Well organized and easy to follow Kristina Enjoyed the contrast of the two sites The blue sky highlighted both sites”

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