Madrid · VIP
Good vip experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet your guide beneath the white umbrella in Plaza de Oriente, then enter Madrid’s Royal Palace through express security. In two hours, you’ll see lavish state rooms, art, tapestries, the throne room, royal quarters, and possibly rooftop views while guides such as Blanca, Enrique, Javier, and Juan explain Spain’s monarchy.
“How great to skip the line! VERY knowledgeable tour guide.”
At Calle 365 on Calle de Echegaray, you enter Margarita’s secret world with a password, VIP entry, a welcome shot, two beers or soft drinks, and two empanadas. The Colombia-themed club stays open until 3:00 AM, though free access ends at 10:00 PM.
“I arrived at about 18:30 as my ticket stated between 18:00 & 20:00. The place was dead. Just a few blokes milling about who were friends of staff. The ticket said included ‘alcoholic drinkS & DINNER’ this turned out to be two small bottles of mediocre beer and two bite sized chicken ‘things’ see picture’. By 20:00 another two small groups of people came in but I left. I suspect if it gets more visitors, probably after 22:00 then the atmosphere may improve. The decor was stunning but without any ‘party goers’ it was somewhat superfluous . Drinks, if you wanted more were quite expensive and after observing some cocktails…”
Visit Madrid’s Las Ventas Bullring on a 90-minute English VIP tour with guides such as Carlos, Leila, Eva, and Pablo. See the Grand Gate, chapel, stables, bullring passages, and museum, with interactive demonstrations and VR elements on some tours.
“We went on this tour to understand the culture of bullfighting without actually going to a bullfight. We felt as though our guide was very good in representing a different aspect of the art of bullfighting and how it fit into the history of Spain.”
Meet your official Las Ventas guide at Calle Alcalá 237 for a 90-minute private visit through Madrid’s grand bullring and museum. Learn the arena’s stories, see the chapel and bullfighter spaces when available, and try the virtual bullfighting game.
“This tour was one of the best we ever experienced because it was out of the ordinary. What made it excellent was our private guide. He was phenomenal having been a bullfighter. He was very knowledgeable. The virtual bullfight was so fun. Thank you for a great outing,”
Meet an English-speaking art guide at Goya’s statue and enter the Prado one hour before public opening. In a small group, see Las Meninas, Goya’s Black Paintings, and Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights in near silence, then stay to explore on your own.
“Isabella was super guide with great enthusiasm and knowledge of art and Spanish history.”
You’ll visit the Royal Palace with a private English-speaking guide, then explore Old Madrid on foot and tour Bourbon Madrid by private vehicle. Guides such as Ana, Pablo, Eliana, Lucia, and Ignatio have led this experience, though names are not guaranteed. Expect major sights, palace art, tapas culture, and fast-paced sightseeing.
“Eliana was a wonderful guide and advocate for Madrid. We couldn’t be more impressed and highly recommend her!”
Meet your certified private guide at your hotel at 1:30 pm for a three-hour tour of Madrid’s Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Plaza de Oriente, and the old Habsburg quarter. Palace and cathedral tickets are included. Guides such as Ignacio Martinez and Leticia add strong local context.
“Complete fraudulent tour. Do not book!!! Charged for a tour that skipped most of what the tour actually offered Then, the tour operator threatened us. BEWARE”
Meet a private English-speaking guide at your hotel for a taxi ride to Madrid’s Royal Palace. Explore Plaza de Oriente, the palace, Royal Armoury, and Prado Museum with skip-the-line tickets. Guides such as Ignacio and Elena bring art, royal history, and local food tips to life.
“Our tour guide was so impressive! His knowledge of history and all of the details made for a memorable and meaningful day. We learned so much during our visits to the Royal Palaceand the Prado Museum! I highly recommend this tour guide.”
Meet Ignacio beneath Goya’s statue for a private, English-language Prado tour led by a licensed guide with a Fine Arts doctorate. Skip the ticket line and spend about three hours tracing Spanish and European painting through Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Rubens, Velázquez, and Goya.
“Ignacio texted us personally the day before to confirm our tour. He then warmly met us in front of the Goya statue and we proceeded to immediately enter the PRADO. Moving from room to room he knew exactly which paintings he needed to show us to give us a good oversight. He patiently explained the meanings and symbolism to help us understand each painting as well as the historical background. Needless to say we very much enjoyed the tour and learnt a great deal not possible without Ignacio’s explanations. We highly recommend this tour and especially the time to be spent with Ignacio. It is well worth it.”
Visit El Escorial privately with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, including the Renaissance library, Philip II’s gardens, Basilica San Lorenzo, royal apartments, and palace courtyards. Guide Ellinar leads a patient, well-informed tour at 10:30 am, with time for views toward Mount Abantos.
“El Escorial is amazing. There are beautiful paintings inside, especially the library. There are many stairs, but it is definitely worth it! We were unable to see the basilica due to a mass in progress.The surrounding landscape is breathtaking and the village has a fun vibe.”
Meet your professionally trained driver in Madrid Barajas arrivals, then ride privately to your Madrid address in a Mercedes-Benz EQV or Class V. Your driver tracks the flight, waits up to 60 minutes, helps with luggage, and provides bottled water. Drivers such as Jose and Joe have earned praise for being friendly and punctual.
“Excellent service and communication, pick up on time, very cordial personel, car un good conditions, felt very safe”
Join Erasmus Madrid for a 3.5-hour Madrid pub crawl aimed at international students, locals, and visitors. Meet at Commo Bar on Espoz y Mina, enjoy a first beer on Thursday to Saturday, play drinking games, receive shots, and visit several bars before VIP club entry. Confirm the final venue by WhatsApp.
“I can't reach the guide. I've been waiting in front of the place I'm going to for hours and he hasn't come. The phones are not being answered.”
Start at El Tigre Sidra Bar at 10 pm for a five-hour Madrid night out with guides such as Mike or Gino. Expect snacks, several shots, Spanish bars, club stops, and VIP-style entry deals. The route can change, so come ready for dancing rather than a fixed cultural tour.
“Mike was amazing it was better than we could have ever expected! It was so worth it, so much fun and we would do it again. We saw so many cool clubs and the shots were great”
Join Erasmus Madrid for a 4 to 6 hour Halloween night out with hosts such as Ricardo, Hamza, and Luis. Start with 45 minutes of open beer, visit several bars for shots and games, then enter a different Madrid club with VIP access. English guidance and WhatsApp support are available.
“Recommended 100% Don't waste your time in Madrid in tourist trap bars. Much more cheaper price we paid. we meet local students and Erasmus international people together Pubcrawl tour, it was amazing fun. We went pub crawling with friends on our first night in Madrid, we had an absolute BLAST. We had so much fun we ended up going to the pub crawl the next day also. The guides Ricardo ,Hamza and Luis were super helpful and fun, super recommended, just be careful with pickpockets.”
Travel from Madrid to Toledo in a private luxury vehicle with a professional chauffeur and licensed guide. See the Mirador del Valle, cathedral, Alcázar, Jewish Quarter, Santo Tomé, and Santa María la Blanca, with time for lunch and shopping. Guides may include Mariluz, Jacky, or Marie.
“We spent two unforgettable days with Jacky from Madrid Travel Private Tours—first exploring Madrid on the Essential Madrid half-day tour, then venturing to Toledo for a full-day adventure.”
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