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- Madrid Zoo Aquarium
- Liria Palace
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Combo (Save 5%): Wax Museum Madrid + Santiago Bernabeu Stadium Tickets
from €53
€50.35
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- Experience the best of Madrid with this budget-friendly combo and visit both the Madrid Wax Museum and the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
- Skip the long queues at the wax museum and journey through Spain’s history as you immerse yourself in scenes from the past.
- Interact with lifelike figures of various stars from art and culture like Da Vinci and Queen Elizabeth I and Hollywood icons like George Clooney and many more.
- Revel in the glory of Real Madrid FC at their home stadium, Santiago Bernabeu, and learn all about their journey.
- Head over to the trophy room to admire the many trophies they have earned and watch as the stadium undergoes structural changes, on its way to becoming one of the best stadiums in the world.
- Experience the best of Madrid with this budget-friendly combo and visit both the Madrid Wax Museum and the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
- Skip the long queues at the wax museum and journey through Spain’s history as you immerse yourself in scenes from the past.
- Interact with lifelike figures of various stars from art and culture like Da Vinci and Queen Elizabeth I and Hollywood icons like George Clooney and many more.
- Revel in the glory of Real Madrid FC at their home stadium, Santiago Bernabeu, and learn all about their journey.
- Head over to the trophy room to admire the many trophies they have earned and watch as the stadium undergoes structural changes, on its way to becoming one of the best stadiums in the world.
Inclusions
Madrid Wax Museum
- Skip-the-line tickets to Wax Museum Madrid
Santiago Bernabeu
- Direct access to the Santiago Bernabéu
- Panoramic view of the stadium
- Entry into the Real Madrid C.F Museum and access to the trophy room
- Access to the official store
Madrid Wax Museum
- Tip: Keep an eye out for hidden details or surprises at the museum as some wax figures might have hidden props or accessories that add an extra element of fun and discovery to your visit.
- The museum is wheelchair accessible.
- Guide dogs are allowed.
- Luggage and large bags, pets, and smoking is not allowed.
Santiago Bernabeu
- Tip: If you feel the hunger pangs kick in, the stadium houses Puerta 57, a restaurant that offers you a variety of delicious culinary treats.
- Drones are strictly prohibited and guests who enter with drones will be denied entry at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
- This tour includes climbing staircases and escalators. It is therefore not recommended to bring luggage, pushchairs, strollers, wheelchairs, etc.
- Panoramic view will be unavailable from 5:30pm on 13th Sept.
- On match days, the tour is open until 5 hours before kick-off.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Larrose
Jun 2025Verified booking
great! We even managed to get in 15 minutes before the start time. Too bad some rooms weren't available because of construction work.
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Adolfina
Jun 2025Verified booking
A dream come true 😍🙏🏽, speechless
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M.L.A.
Jun 2025Verified booking
The tour of the stadium was super fun. And the museum full of cups was also very impressive.
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Iolanda
May 2025Verified booking
Clear information and the app is very easy to use.
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George
May 2025Verified booking
Loved everything 😍. Just amazing
Gerőcs
May 2025Verified booking
The highlight of my visit was the auditoria
Rebecca
May 2025Verified booking
Great experience. Highly recommended
Guillerault
May 2025Verified booking
The organization was perfect, and the hostesses and hosts very helpful.
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Barry
May 2025Verified booking
All the European Cup memorabilia
Madalena
Apr 2025Verified booking
The activity was good. And it was easy to buy tickets.
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Claudia
Apr 2025Verified booking
It was a nice visit, everything was very tidy
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Clayton
Apr 2025Verified booking
Tickets were good and no hassle at all to enter.
Ersan
Apr 2025Verified booking
I enjoyed it very much. The museum inside the stadium was very impressive and exciting. The atmosphere of the stadium was very nice. We left happy...
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Maarten
Apr 2025Verified booking
Everything went easy with the check-in at the stadium very nice tour.
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Francesca
Jun 2025Verified booking
Las entradas en la APP funcionaron perfectamente. La visita al Museo y al Estadio son geniales, ya que realmente se vive con Máxima pasión la historia del club desde sus inicios hasta hoy. Si recomendaría que la tienda tuviera más variedad de merchandising, ya que está muy dirigida a vestuario, mientras que la del Barcelona tiene todo tipo de productos, deportivos y no deportivos, que se pueden llevar de recuerdo.
Petri
Jun 2025Verified booking
Those mascots outside the stadium were very pushy and aggressive. The mascots demanded money, at first 100 euros and finally I had to give them something. The mascots were very threatening and without me noticing they also took 10 euros from my 13 year old child. The child said that he was afraid of the mascots and that they had tried to get more money. You should do something about it, because they are in the vicinity of the stadium and we tourists thought that the mascots were welcoming us to the stadium and that they were involved in the event itself.😡
Jesus
Jun 2025Verified booking
It has been more than you would expect from a museum of trophies and practice tools. Wonderful emotional and heartfelt experience.
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Shalini
May 2025Verified booking
The stadium is very well maintained. Museum is too good with all the trophies, teashirts, shoes and football displayed nicely. Treatment to handicapped passengers was very nice. Renovation is done very superb and eye catching.
David
May 2025Verified booking
Both of the tours were fantastic headout were fantastic from start to finish the tickets arrived in good time would definitely recommend headout.
MARIA
May 2025Verified booking
My name is Nieves Fernández Gómez. On Tuesday 6th I got the tickets by mistake for the same day when I intended to get them for Tuesday 13th. In Headout's web page there was a phone number that turned out to be the Santiago Bernabeu's. A very kind girl told me that I should solve it with Headout but anyway she gave me an email to which I was unable to send anything. A very kind girl told me that I should solve it with Headout but anyway she gave me an email to which it was impossible for me to send anything. The same thing happened to me with the email that appears on the Headout page. So I paid for the tickets for Tuesday 6th and got new ones for Tuesday 13th.
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Guillermo
May 2025Verified booking
I really value the experience we had with Headout as this was our first time we did a tour buying e tickets, normally in the past we went through paying in cash at the same place, I know this sounds weird and old fashioned but i didn't catch the bridge between paying in cash and now doing the same online...I'm 51 years old, soccer lover as most of LATAMs and trust me that our visit to Bernabeu was an unforgettable experience, totally recommended...but doing this with Headout was just a perfect experience...for sure we will take it again...hoping in a near future, actually...just a question...do you have any planned tours at South America ? will be glad to hear from you, best wishes !
Philippe
Apr 2025Verified booking
The tour staff were very helpful. The stadium and its collections very impressive. Great day out for my 11-year-old grandson. Unforgettable.
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Nadia
Apr 2025Verified booking
We had tickets at 3:00pm,it was perfect time. It was not too crowded ,so we could take our time and take enough photos .
Roberta
Apr 2025Verified booking
Entrance tickets are too expensive since there is no guide taking you around and no possibility to see fitting rooms as on other stadiums.
Jose
Apr 2025Verified booking
Excellent, clean, tidy. I just find it strange that they ask for the ticket at the end of the tour, if someone queues it is because of the same security problems at the exit.
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Combo (Save 5%): Liria Palace + Skip-the-Line Royal Palace of Madrid Tickets
from €39
€37.05
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Two icons, one short walk—palaces that defined Spanish prestige for centuries—just 15 minutes apart.
- Everything you get at Liria Palace: Go behind the velvet ropes on a 65-minute audio-guided tour through 14 richly decorated rooms in the Alba family’s private palace. Get up close with 200 masterpieces, wander the gardens, and experience Joana Vasconcelos’ temporary exhibition woven into this historic setting.
- Everything you get at the Royal Palace of Madrid: Skip the line and strut through royal halls where kings plotted and queens dazzled. Explore grand staircases, a throne room straight out of a movie, and over 3,000 rooms packed with royal sparkle—all with an audio guide in your ear spilling all the palace secrets.
- Why choose this combo: Because one palace is impressive, but two? Legendary. Go from royal thrones to aristocratic salons without booking separate tickets.
Two icons, one short walk—palaces that defined Spanish prestige for centuries—just 15 minutes apart.
- Everything you get at Liria Palace: Go behind the velvet ropes on a 65-minute audio-guided tour through 14 richly decorated rooms in the Alba family’s private palace. Get up close with 200 masterpieces, wander the gardens, and experience Joana Vasconcelos’ temporary exhibition woven into this historic setting.
- Everything you get at the Royal Palace of Madrid: Skip the line and strut through royal halls where kings plotted and queens dazzled. Explore grand staircases, a throne room straight out of a movie, and over 3,000 rooms packed with royal sparkle—all with an audio guide in your ear spilling all the palace secrets.
- Why choose this combo: Because one palace is impressive, but two? Legendary. Go from royal thrones to aristocratic salons without booking separate tickets.
Inclusions
Liria Palace
- Entry to Liria Palace
- Access to a temporary exhibition: Flamboyant by Joana Vasconcelos
- Digital audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese & Spanish
- Small group tour of 10 guests
Royal Palace of Madrid
- Skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace of Madrid
Exclusions
Liria Palace
- Tour guide
Royal Palace of Madrid
- Access to the Royal Kitchen
- Access to the Royal Collection Gallery
- Tour guide or audio guide
Liria Palace
- Food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, weapons, large travel bags, backpacks, suitcases, and umbrellas are not allowed on this experience.
- Note that you cannot touch restricted artworks and furniture, sit on chairs, on the palace floors, or obstruct the passage. Also, running around the rooms, smoking in patios, gardens, or indoor rooms is strictly not allowed.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
- The ground and first floors are accessible. However, the gardens are not adapted for people with reduced mobility or wheelchairs.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- Children under 14 years must always be accompanied by an adult.
- You can visit the on-site store only if you have Liria Palace tickets.
- Joana Vasconcelos’ temporary exhibition is open till July 31, 2025.
- The tour follows a free circular route, allowing visitors to admire both Vasconcelos' works and the palace's art collection, along with its gardens.
- The digital audio guide can be downloaded at the start of the tour using a simple QR code. It features insights from Joana Vasconcelos herself.
- Available facilities: cloak room/storage space.
Royal Palace Madrid
- Food & beverages are not permitted on this experience.
- Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
- This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
- The ticket is only valid for the day you have chosen for your visit.
- Please keep in mind that your visits to certain sections of the palace may be timed.
- The palace may be closed on special occasions for the celebration of official acts.
- Entry is free between 5pm to 7pm (4pm to 6pm in winter) from Mon to Thu for citizens of the European Union, residents, and holders of a work permit. To avail, simply carry the required ID proof.
- Expect a wait time of up to 1 to 2 hours on busy days before your experience begins.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Tanja
May 2025Verified booking
Visiting the Royal Palace of Madrid was definitely one of the highlights of our time in Spain. This was a great experience and the tickets really did help in skipping the long lines to purchase tickets on side. There was still a bit of waiting involved ahead of security screening but it wasn't very long at all. It's Europe’s largest functioning royal palace, with over 3,400 rooms! While the Spanish royal family no longer lives there, it’s still used for official ceremonies. The royal banquet hall was especially impressive. We were surrounded by lavish gold detailing, frescoed ceilings, velvet walls, portraits, musical instruments and so much more. The Throne and Porcelain Rooms were my favourites. It truly felt like stepping into a different world, one of unimaginable wealth and grandeur. I was positively surprised that they now allow visitors to take photos! Highly recommended
Ana
Apr 2025Verified booking
A visit to the Royal Palace is a must if you are in Madrid. I loved seeing the spectacular changing of the guard event. The Palace rooms are grand.
Tetiana
Apr 2025Verified booking
I loved this palace, I had a great experience there enjoying all the rooms, walkings outside. the audioguide is very helpful with interesting information. I hope to come back there one day!
Joanne
Jun 2025Verified booking
Superb, a must do, queues not too long and wasn't too busy inside
Sandra
Jun 2025Verified booking
The ease and logic of the process. All correct
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Tania
May 2025Verified booking
Wonderful experience, incredible palace, architecture, royal objects. Everything was very well organized.
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HELDER
May 2025Verified booking
The interior of the Palace, shame I didn't visit the gardens
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Teresa
May 2025Verified booking
Great experience, really worth of what you paid.
Romina-Elena
Apr 2025Verified booking
It was great! The palace is wonderful, you need to see it!
Styliani
Apr 2025Verified booking
Very nice experience, didn't have any issues with tickets or our line. Totally recommend
Giorgia
Jun 2025Verified booking
Great experience, stunning palace both inside and outside. With the skip-the-line ticket, we got in right away and avoided standing in the heat.
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PATRICK
Jun 2025Verified booking
The tickets were bought in advance, not in a queue, so we queued like people without tickets!
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Andrea
Jun 2025Verified booking
Perfect , the queue was very long under a blazing sun and therefore the choice to have made tickets with you was a winner
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Stef
May 2025Verified booking
Very nice Palace with a good view of the history. Loved it with my Mother, aged 82. Also a great view over Madrid from the palace square! I recommend everybody to take tour in th Royal Palace!
Matea
May 2025Verified booking
The Royal palace is beautiful, amazing to see but too many people, we had skip the line tickets but we still had to wait in the sun to get in and the toilets were awful and dirty, and far too many people at once.
Pamela
May 2025Verified booking
Received the tickets within an hour of my booking, and didn't need to download an app to get them (that would have been a deal breaker). Had no problems using the tickets and the Madrid Royal Palace was absolutely amazing!
Jussara
May 2025Verified booking
It was wonderful! You sent confirmations, notices that the event was approaching and I felt all the support. I have to confess that I was afraid after I bought with you because I then saw several complaints from users, but you showed that you provide an excellent service! Thank you so much
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Maite
May 2025Verified booking
Perfect symbiosis of art. The traveling exhibition impresses in a timeless classical palace of great cultural and social roots with great ornamental harmony of incalculable value.
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Mark
May 2025Verified booking
Powercut in Spain on 28th April meant our train from Murcia did not leave the station. The subsequent Internet and mobile phone network prevented notification. Whilst we travelled to Madrid on 29th April by train we arrived too late to be able to take a tour of the palace. Not really Headout's fault but the train operator and rail company both automatically refunded costs.
Aleksandra
Apr 2025Verified booking
Due to the blackout the palace was closed. Please instruct us about the refund policy, as we had to return home and rescheduling is not an option. Thank you.
JANET
Apr 2025Verified booking
I cannot work out why 4 senior tickets at E7 comes to E63 even with booking fee. Once in the first door there is another ticket check across the courtyard. My ticket would not load again and we were almost turned away. Will probably not use this system again. Sorry
Marco
Apr 2025Verified booking
The rooms that can be visited are not many but some are really amazing and definitely worth the visit. Only negative note is that they should limit the number of visitors because the rooms were really too crowded. Experience with headout unimpeachable.
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Susannah
Apr 2025Verified booking
Not sure what skip the line means. We waited 30 minutes in the rain. I did have a final ticker not a voucher so not sure what your "I expected my voucher..." means. Turns out people with no tix got in faster than we did
Dawn
Apr 2025Verified booking
One of my favorites in Madrid. Definitely try and buy tickets online before you go so you don't have to wait in the long line to buy tickets. Definitely worth it.
Geertruida
Jun 2025Verified booking
Got in quickly, good experience. Beautiful palace to visit.
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Schedule your visit to fit your itinerary and an add audio guide for historical context.
- Say goodbye to long lines and hello to a royal experience. Skip the wait and head right into the majestic Royal Palace of Madrid.
- Step into the 16th century as you explore over 3,400 rooms filled with royal treasures—silverware, porcelains, weapons, manuscripts, and more!
- Make your self-tour even better with a multilingual audio guide. Uncover tales of the original wooden palace and Napoleon’s brother at your own pace.
- Want a richer experience? Upgrade to an English-guided tour and unlock more details of the fire of 1734.
- Marvel at Goya’s The Wild Boar Hunt, Tiepolo’s Apotheosis of the Spanish Monarchy, and many other must-see displays of vibrant masterpieces!
Schedule your visit to fit your itinerary and an add audio guide for historical context.
- Say goodbye to long lines and hello to a royal experience. Skip the wait and head right into the majestic Royal Palace of Madrid.
- Step into the 16th century as you explore over 3,400 rooms filled with royal treasures—silverware, porcelains, weapons, manuscripts, and more!
- Make your self-tour even better with a multilingual audio guide. Uncover tales of the original wooden palace and Napoleon’s brother at your own pace.
- Want a richer experience? Upgrade to an English-guided tour and unlock more details of the fire of 1734.
- Marvel at Goya’s The Wild Boar Hunt, Tiepolo’s Apotheosis of the Spanish Monarchy, and many other must-see displays of vibrant masterpieces!
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to Royal Palace of Madrid
- Expert English-speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Guided tour of the palace (as per option selected)
- Audio guide in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Galician, Mandarin Chinese, Basque, Romanian, Hungarian, & Classic Chinese (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Access to the Royal Kitchen
- Access to the Royal Collection Gallery
- Tip: Don't miss out on the exhibition of instruments from the 17th and 19th centuries, such as the grand piano by Francisco Fernández, or the 2 harps by Sebastian Erard.
- Keep your camera tucked away – photography and videography is strictly not allowed. Mobile phones must remain in silent mode.
- Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed in the venue. Pack wisely!
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- The voucher is only valid for the day you have chosen for your visit.
- Please keep in mind that your visits to certain sections of the palace may be timed.
- The palace may be closed on special occasions for the celebration of official acts.
- You only get access to the audio guide app for the day of your visit. The app can be downloaded on both iOS and Android devices.
- Entry is free between 5pm to 7pm (4pm to 6pm in winter) from Monday to Thursday for citizens of the European Union, residents and holders of a work permit. To avail, simply carry the required ID proof.
- Busy days bring long waits times at the Royal Palace, sometimes as long as 1-2 hours. Visiting as soon as it opens is your best bet!
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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ALOTTA
May 2025Verified booking
I liked the fact that I didn't have to go through the whole queue, which was very long, but get in immediately. I liked the possibility of having an audio guide that I could manage with my phone.
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Tanja
May 2025Verified booking
Visiting the Royal Palace of Madrid was definitely one of the highlights of our time in Spain. This was a great experience and the tickets really did help in skipping the long lines to purchase tickets on side. There was still a bit of waiting involved ahead of security screening but it wasn't very long at all. It's Europe’s largest functioning royal palace, with over 3,400 rooms! While the Spanish royal family no longer lives there, it’s still used for official ceremonies. The royal banquet hall was especially impressive. We were surrounded by lavish gold detailing, frescoed ceilings, velvet walls, portraits, musical instruments and so much more. The Throne and Porcelain Rooms were my favourites. It truly felt like stepping into a different world, one of unimaginable wealth and grandeur. I was positively surprised that they now allow visitors to take photos! Highly recommended
Christina
Apr 2025Verified booking
The tour with Lydia was informative and entertaining at the same time and she was always open to questions. For me, the palace was a great experience - the Stradivaris were the icing on the cake.
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Ana
Apr 2025Verified booking
A visit to the Royal Palace is a must if you are in Madrid. I loved seeing the spectacular changing of the guard event. The Palace rooms are grand.
Rosenberg-Lavicka,
Apr 2025Verified booking
Great experience! Chapel leaves you speechless. The other rooms and halls are magnificent. Good insight into royal life. Top guide Rafael!
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Tetiana
Apr 2025Verified booking
I loved this palace, I had a great experience there enjoying all the rooms, walkings outside. the audioguide is very helpful with interesting information. I hope to come back there one day!
Emma
Mar 2025Verified booking
Alexandra was a great guide. She was knowledgeable, organised, had lots of fun facts to share. We enjoyed the tour very much.
Joanne
Jun 2025Verified booking
Superb, a must do, queues not too long and wasn't too busy inside
Lisa
Jun 2025Verified booking
Loved what we were able to see, the tour guide, the listening system, the pace, the length, EVERYTHING! Thank you
Tania
May 2025Verified booking
Wonderful experience, incredible palace, architecture, royal objects. Everything was very well organized.
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HELDER
May 2025Verified booking
The interior of the Palace, shame I didn't visit the gardens
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Teresa
May 2025Verified booking
Great experience, really worth of what you paid.
Romina-Elena
Apr 2025Verified booking
It was great! The palace is wonderful, you need to see it!
Styliani
Apr 2025Verified booking
Very nice experience, didn't have any issues with tickets or our line. Totally recommend
michele
Mar 2025Verified booking
Wonderful Place. Well organizer and the guide was top
Darlene
Jun 2025Verified booking
Jesus was excellent! He had great English and very knowledgeable about the history of the palace! He kept a good pace and was very thorough! I loved it!
Giorgia
Jun 2025Verified booking
Great experience, stunning palace both inside and outside. With the skip-the-line ticket, we got in right away and avoided standing in the heat.
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Mrs
Jun 2025Verified booking
Really pleased we took the time to book this english speaking tour. Our guide Beatrice was both friendly & knowledgeable. The brief city tour en-route to the Royal Palace was very interesting for us as our Spanish history is not great. The Palace tour itself was much better by having Beatrice talk about all the important aspects of each room we visited and lots of extra bits of history that we would have missed had we tried to do it by ourselves. We would throughly recommend! Great tour!
PATRICK
Jun 2025Verified booking
The tickets were bought in advance, not in a queue, so we queued like people without tickets!
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Andrea
Jun 2025Verified booking
Perfect , the queue was very long under a blazing sun and therefore the choice to have made tickets with you was a winner
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Sabrina
Jun 2025Verified booking
Luis made good use of the short walk to the hotel to add a little more history. All in all, an interesting, well-filled tour. Luis didn't make it boring either. There is a point deduction because the quality of the headphones was not good. Sometimes the connection was lost or there was a rustling in the line. One of my headphones failed completely
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Teresa
Jun 2025Verified booking
Ticket experience was excellent. The only issue was that there was no signage as to where to queue with skip the line tickets so we wasted time initially in the wrong queue.
Jürgen
Jun 2025Verified booking
The tour of the Royal Palace was good and the audio guide worked. Unfortunately, the armory was closed. And the skip the line ticket was not as expected. We still had to queue. The location in the email was not exact, we thought there was a separate entrance.
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Sally
May 2025Verified booking
The palace was very crowded so we waited 30 minutes in line even though we had skip the line tickets. This was not the tour company's fault and they did warn us about the delay and offered refunds for those who didn't want to wait. Our tour guide was very informative and provided a lot of history and co text to what we were seeing on the tour
Deborah
May 2025Verified booking
The palace was beautiful. The tour seemed superficial. We expected more in depth information about the art in the rooms. The space was very crowded and often difficult to find the guide. We liked the guide and felt she was rushed. She had great info about the different kings.
- With tickets to the Reina Sofia Museum, explore the greatest collections of 20th-century Spanish artists, Picasso, Dalí, and Miró!
- Uncover everything from abstract art and cubism to surrealism and modernism as you waltz around permanent and temporary artworks.
- Let thought-provoking exhibitions like Apparatus 92 and Avant-garde Territories reshape your understanding of colonialism and modernism.
- Add art history to your cart with an official audio guide. Decipher the horrors of war in Picasso's work or the power of a muse in Dalí's life.
- Avid art aficionados can upgrade to the Paseo del Arte Pass to access all 3 must-see museums of Madrid – Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza.
- With tickets to the Reina Sofia Museum, explore the greatest collections of 20th-century Spanish artists, Picasso, Dalí, and Miró!
- Uncover everything from abstract art and cubism to surrealism and modernism as you waltz around permanent and temporary artworks.
- Let thought-provoking exhibitions like Apparatus 92 and Avant-garde Territories reshape your understanding of colonialism and modernism.
- Add art history to your cart with an official audio guide. Decipher the horrors of war in Picasso's work or the power of a muse in Dalí's life.
- Avid art aficionados can upgrade to the Paseo del Arte Pass to access all 3 must-see museums of Madrid – Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Inclusions
- Entry to Reina Sofia Museum
- Official audio guide in Spanish, English, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Korean & Chinese (as per option selected)
- Entry to Prado & Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums with the Paseo del Arte Pass (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Guided tour
- Tip: Begin your visit with Picasso's masterpiece, Guernica. It's an iconic and powerful plea for pacifism and sets the tone for your museum experience.
- This venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed in the museum. No photos or videos are allowed in area 206 (Guernica).
- Large bags or luggage measuring more than 30 x 30cm are not allowed in the museum.
- Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum, as there are already several dining options available along with specific areas for their consumption. Carrying water is duly justified in the case of pregnant women, guests with special needs, and anyone who may be sick.
- Guests entering with small backpacks must wear them in the front to avoid disturbing other visitors and to ensure they do not brush against the artworks.
- Visitors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone between the age of 14 and 18 who wishes to visit the museum without an adult must show their national ID document.
- There is free entry for guests with a valid ID under the age of 18 years, over the age of 65 years, and for students under 25 years.
- Entry is free for guests from certain categories, full list here
- The Reina Sofía Museum is closed on January 1 and 6, May 1 and 15, November 9, and December 24, 25 and 31.
- These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, they are valid for an extended period of time.
- These tickets are valid for an extended duration. The exact details will be present on the ticket.
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Elizabeth
May 2025Verified booking
Everything was wonderful. We were even treated to a military parade while waiting in line. Thank you for assisting us with rescheduling our ticket dare after a death in the family causing a change in our family plans. We are very grateful to the staff!
Kimberli
Apr 2025Verified booking
We enjoyed the visit and used the audio guide. The guide was excellent but difficult to follow from exhibit to exhibit.
MOILI
Apr 2025Verified booking
It was more of a visit to get a closer look at iconic paintings. The truth is that I loved it, because there wasn't a long line. I was able to take pictures of the paintings I liked. It was wonderful
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Berto
May 2025Verified booking
Professionalism and friendliness of the museum staff. Beautiful experience because it allows you to see masterpieces
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Olivier
May 2025Verified booking
Two extraordinary museums The diversity and homogeneity of the Thyssen still captivate me
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Filip
May 2025Verified booking
Awesome and worth every penny.
Olga
Apr 2025Verified booking
Everything was great! Good organization, logical, well-ordered rooms. Wonderful paintings.
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Barry
Apr 2025Verified booking
Picasso, Dali, Joan Miro, finally got to see Guernica in person, amazing experience 😍
Davide
Apr 2025Verified booking
Beautiful and well-priced works, neat and clean room
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Natalie
Apr 2025Verified booking
Wonderful museum, an incredible amount to see, especially Guernica by Picasso, of course
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Sevim
Apr 2025Verified booking
It was an excellent experience, I would definitely recommend it to anyone coming to Madrid 🤗
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Maksic
Apr 2025Verified booking
I walked alone. I chose a tempo I could follow. I will definitely come back again.
Brigitte
Mar 2025Verified booking
It was quicker with a ticket from Headout.
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Ralf
Mar 2025Verified booking
Fast access without a long wait
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ARIANNA
Jun 2025Verified booking
The exhibits were clearly arranged , the works are "read" properly thanks to the audio guide but also thanks to the descriptions hanging on the wall...then at the end you meet the Guernica...magic of magic
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Cristina
Jun 2025Verified booking
Absolutely dissatisfied. At the time of purchase, I was not instructed to download an application. I feel that the service should work outside of the application as well
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Gianfranco
Jun 2025Verified booking
I was not sent the email with the reservation needed to receive the audio guide. The email was correct because I got the advertising messages
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Cinzia
May 2025Verified booking
I arrived early and the halls were quiet and peaceful Convenient online ticket but the museum does not offer Wifi (i.e. it offers it but it doesn't work and the attendants are unable to fix it) and you have to use your own data.
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Laura
May 2025Verified booking
The collection that the museum has it amazing, the museum is spacious and has a variety of mediums that art is presented. I appreciate that they allow to take forographs. The staff is courteous and helpful. I did get a little lost due to entering through a side door and not being able to g able to find the way there as quickly. It was an fun afternoon .
Stephanie
May 2025Verified booking
The richness of the collections - the way the Reina Sofia tells some of the modern history of Spain through art, the construction of Guernica through Dora Mar's photographs, the outstanding and uncrowded Thyssen-Bornemisza
Elena
May 2025Verified booking
Very pleasant, well organized. I found the museums easy to walk around and admire the works. I will take a wonderful experience with me
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Andréa
May 2025Verified booking
Getting in and having special access was fundamental to enjoying the tour and avoiding the long queues at the door. Avoiding the long queues was the highlight of choosing to buy the tickets through the APP, the ease of purchase, the quick turnaround and the communications too. Just one observation: the tour is long and it's practically impossible to do it all in one day. Another important point of this ticket is the possibility of visiting any day within a year and on any day of the week and at any time. However, this is good for those who can be in Madrid for more days and organize their schedule. That's fantastic!
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Michele
May 2025Verified booking
To see the Guernica from Picasso (live) and other paintings from Dali. I had trouble with the audio guide but overall an excellent visit. There was a lot of people.
Arondeus
Apr 2025Verified booking
We enjoyed the museum: Interesting art in a beautiful building. It was not very easy to find the best pathway or walking route through the museum.
Daniel
Apr 2025Verified booking
We started at Tysenn. Everything went very smoothly, the accreditation and the entrance. Not so in the Pardo (the second visit) where there was the main queue and a second shorter queue (20' wait) to accredit the QR code. With the Reina Sofia we finally had a second shorter queue, but as there were less visitors there were a couple of minutes of waiting.
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Where old-world luxury meets fearless modern art in a single, unforgettable visit.
- Everything you get: See all 14 neoclassical rooms of Liria Palace, the historic residence of the Alba family, filled with over 200 masterpieces by artists like Goya and Velázquez. Your 65-min audio-guided tour includes access to the private family chapel and a stroll through the palace’s gardens.
- Why choose this: Touring in a small group of just 10 means no rush—just enough time to soak in frescoed ceilings, intricate tapestries, and glittering chandeliers.
- Perks: Dive into Flamboyant by the famed Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, at the chapel, music room, and gardens—on view until 31 July 2025.
- Upgrades: What secrets does the palace hold? Discover them all with one simple upgrade to a 90-min tour, guided by a Spanish-speaking guide.
Where old-world luxury meets fearless modern art in a single, unforgettable visit.
- Everything you get: See all 14 neoclassical rooms of Liria Palace, the historic residence of the Alba family, filled with over 200 masterpieces by artists like Goya and Velázquez. Your 65-min audio-guided tour includes access to the private family chapel and a stroll through the palace’s gardens.
- Why choose this: Touring in a small group of just 10 means no rush—just enough time to soak in frescoed ceilings, intricate tapestries, and glittering chandeliers.
- Perks: Dive into Flamboyant by the famed Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, at the chapel, music room, and gardens—on view until 31 July 2025.
- Upgrades: What secrets does the palace hold? Discover them all with one simple upgrade to a 90-min tour, guided by a Spanish-speaking guide.
Inclusions
- Entry to Liria Palace
- 90-minute guided tour of Liria Palace in Spanish (as per ticket selected)
- Access to a temporary exhibition: Flamboyant by Joana Vasconcelos
- Digital audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese & Spanish
- Small group tour of 10 to 15 guests (as per ticket selected)
Exclusions
- Tour guide (with the digital-guided tour)
- Food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, weapons, large travel bags, backpacks, suitcases, and umbrellas are not allowed on this experience.
- Note that you cannot touch restricted artworks and furniture, sit on chairs, on the palace floors, or obstruct the passage. Also, running around the rooms, smoking in patios, gardens, or indoor rooms is strictly not allowed.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
- The ground and first floors are accessible. However, the gardens are not adapted for people with reduced mobility or wheelchairs.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- Children under 14 years must always be accompanied by an adult.
- You can visit the on-site store only if you have Liria Palace tickets.
- Joana Vasconcelos’ temporary exhibition is open till July 31, 2025.
- The tour follows a free circular route, allowing visitors to admire both Vasconcelos' works and the palace's art collection, along with its gardens.
- The digital audio guide can be downloaded at the start of the tour using a simple QR code. It features insights from Joana Vasconcelos herself.
- Available facilities: cloak room/storage space.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Sandra
Jun 2025Verified booking
The ease and logic of the process. All correct
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Maria
Mar 2025Verified booking
Beautiful and spectacular. We loved it
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Maite
May 2025Verified booking
Perfect symbiosis of art. The traveling exhibition impresses in a timeless classical palace of great cultural and social roots with great ornamental harmony of incalculable value.
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Ana
Mar 2025Verified booking
All very well organized and very pleasant visit, both by the staff and by the dependencies of the Palace that are visited. It is worth it.
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JOSE
Jun 2025Verified booking
How easy it was to manage the purchase of the tickets and how to manage the visit.
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Jose
May 2025Verified booking
The presentation of the lady who gave us the tour was splendid. Very good erudition.
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xavier
May 2025Verified booking
excellent experience I loved the palace and the exposition. I am from Puerto Rico.
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Marco
Apr 2025Verified booking
Ticketing experience: TOP. The exposhition: Awesome.
David
Mar 2025Verified booking
We love the palace and the audio guide is one of best we have experienced
María
Mar 2025Verified booking
Wonderful palace and exhibition very original and demonstrates the talent of the artist.
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30 Best Places to Visit in Madrid
1. Santiago Bernabeu
Sports Venue | Must See
Go on a Santiago Bernabeu tour the next time you want to watch plenty of football and experience the energy firsthand. The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home to Real Madrid FC, one of the best football teams in history, has hosted matches with players like Zidane, Ronaldo, Benzema, Ramos, and many others.
Why Visit: Enjoy a special audio-visual presentation, learn about the stadium's history firsthand, and see what an updated Santiago Bernabeu Stadium would look like in the twenty-first century.
Tip: To feel the electrifying atmosphere, attending a live game at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium is by far the best time to visit.
Location: Av. de Concha Espina, 1, 28036 Madrid, Spain Find on map
from €15
2. Royal Palace of Madrid
History | City Landmark
This Madrid Palace, which dates back several centuries, is not only rich in history, but also in elaborate furnishings and artwork. The walls of the Royal Palace tell intriguing tales throughout many years, remaining firm through the rise and fall of dynasties, fires, and reconstruction initiatives.
Why Visit: The majority of the Madrid Palace is now accessible to the public and serves as the official house of the royal family and as a venue for various official events.
Tip: At the Royal Palace of Madrid, photography is permitted but using flash or tripods is not. Don’t bring these items as they may be confiscated.
Location: C. de Bailén, s/n, 28071 Madrid, Spain Find on map
from €13
3. Liria Palace
Museum | Must See
The impressive Liria Palace, the family's private residence, is crammed with priceless works of art. The Liria Palace opened its doors to the public so that they might explore Spanish history, despite the fact that some families still reside on the second level. The Albas are regarded as de facto royalty in Spain.
Why Visit: It may be compared to the Royal Palace because it is rich in antiques and historical items. Be among the first to see inside the palace because it only just opened its doors to the public in 2019 for this spectacular treasure trove.
Tip: Inside the palace, taking photos is a definite no-no. After your tour, you are welcome to snap photos or record a movie in the garden.
Location: C. de la Princesa, 20, 28008 Madrid, Spain Find on map
from €15
4. Wanda Metropolitano
Sports Venue | Must See
Enter the pitch, the Atlético team's home field, and a holy place. Visit the key locations, including the locker rooms, benches, press room, and mixed area where the manager and players are seen after each game. In the brand-new, 1,400-square-meter museum, relive the recollections of the most memorable moments in Atlético de Madrid's history.
Why Visit: Thanks to a virtual reality presentation, see the Vicente Calderón stadium. View a collection of the club's most iconic shirts as well as all of the trophies that the team has earned throughout the years.
Tip: Visit the stadium during the La Liga fixtures between August and May to get the true flavor of this beautiful venue.
Location: Av. de Luis Aragonés, 4, 28022 Madrid, Spain Find on map
from €24
5. Atlantis Aquarium
Kid-friendly
The Atlantis Aquarium, one of its most well-known attractions, was built with the intention of increasing public awareness of sustainable development and aquatic life conservation. Visitors may view more than 10,000 aquatic animals from 150 different species spread out across 10 separate aquariums with their Atlantis Aquarium tickets.
Why Visit: The attraction has become more well-known over time, hosting more than 35,000 visitors each day, and it ought to be on your list of things to do in Madrid.
Tip: Throughout your stay, be sure to have your ticket on you at all times. You could be requested to show it at any time, and if you don't, you'll be asked to leave the building.
Location: C. Puerto de Navacerrada, 28939 Arroyomolinos, Madrid, Spain Find on map
from €15.90
6. Faunia Madrid
Zoo | Kid-friendly
This well-liked tourist destination in Madrid mixes a variety of environments, from the scorching heat of the Amazon rainforest to the bitter cold of Antarctica. There is a lot to see and learn here because it is home to over 4,000 animals from 700 different species and 1,000 different plant kinds.
Why Visit: At your leisure, explore 15 distinct ecosystems. Life abounds in the poles, the Amazon Jungle, the African Rainforest, the Mediterranean Woodlands, and the Amazon Jungle.
Tip: A cherry on top of the ideal day out are thrilling 3D movies like Walking with Dinosaurs, live performances with raptors and aquatic life, and these activities.
Location: Av. Comunidades, 28, 28032 Madrid, Spain Find on map
from €29.95
7. Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
Family-friendly | Must See
The mammal collection alone is pretty amazing, ranging from cuddly pandas and otters to stunning leopards and lions. At the 3000-meter-square aviary, you can also view unusual birds like the rainbow lorikeet and ostrich. The aquarium exhibits swift sharks, playful dolphins, and other magnificent plants and animals from ocean habitats.
Why Visit: One of the most amazing examples of animal intelligence is the dolphin demonstration. Audiences are captivated by their synchronized swimming pattern in an almost hypnotic way.
Tip: Visitors visiting the Madrid Zoo Aquarium have access to a variety of eating alternatives. Kibanda is a fantastic family restaurant if you want to eat a substantial supper at the park.
Location: Casa de Campo, s/n, 28011 Madrid, Spain Find on map
from €25.50
8. Parque de Atracciones de Madrid
Amusement Park
Parque de Atracciones de Madrid, a forerunner in amusement and recreation, is constantly developing to accomplish better and bigger things. This park is open to everyone and was created with the intention of exciting and energizing. The hub of Casa de Campo and a prominent tourist destination in the area is this expanding theme park.
Why Visit: The Parque de Atracciones de Madrid is a cutting-edge urban park that serves a variety of patrons. The park is divided into 4 distinct zones to make it easier to navigate.
Tip: The busiest days at the park are Monday, Saturday, and Sunday; visit in the middle of the week to avoid the crowds.
Location: Casa de Campo, s/n, 28011 Madrid, Spain Find on map
from €36.90
9. Parque Warner
Amusement Park | Family-friendly
In the past 20 years, Parque Warner Madrid has unexpectedly become a public favorite. It's the perfect location for a wonderful getaway with your family, your partner, or your friends. Parque Warner Madrid, a place dedicated to the world of Warner Bros. movies, is the ideal setting for a movie shoot.
Why Visit: With its five themed zones, Parque Warner Madrid is fun for both grownups and young adventurers. Parque Warner Madrid contains a lot of the iconic Hollywood themes that Warner Bros. has used.
Tip: To save money at the eateries at Parque Warner Madrid, purchase meal cards when purchasing your tickets.
Location: A-4, salida 22, 28330 San Martín de la Vega, Madrid, Spain Find on map
from €67.90
10. Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Gallery
The Centro de Arte Reina Sofa is Madrid's premier collection of modern art and is home to Picasso's Guernica, possibly Spain's most well-known piece of art. Along with numerous Picasso paintings, Salvador Dali and Joan Miró's creations are other prominent attractions.
Why Visit: The collection primarily includes works from the 20th century to the 1980s. Although there are a few works by other artists, the majority of the collection is exclusively from the peninsula.
Tip: Regarding the artists, keep an eye out for Pablo Gargallo (1881–1934), whose bronze creations include a bust of Pablo Picasso.
Location: C. de Sta. Isabel, 52, 28012 Madrid, Spain Find on map
from €11.90
11. Prado Museum
Museum
The structure, which was once intended to hold a house of science, was eventually transformed into a gallery housing royal paintings. With time, the Prado Museum's collection grew to include other well-known works of art, including The Holy Trinity.
Why Visit: Fine paintings by renowned artists like Juan de Juanes and Bartolomé Bermejo can be found in this region, which is home to some of the most sought-after Spanish works of art in the entire world.
Tip: A significant number of travelers visit the Prado Museum Madrid every day because it is one of the city's most well-liked tourist attractions. Arrive at the museum as soon as it opens at 10:00 AM to avoid the line.
Location: C. de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014 Madrid, Spain Find on map
from €15
12. Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
Museum
Along with the Museo del Prado and the Reina Sofa, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is one of the three locations that make up Madrid's Golden Triangle of Art along the Paseo del Prado (Art Walk). A wonderful collection of approximately 1,000 paintings by several of the most renowned painters in the world may be found at the Thyssen.
Why Visit: Due to its relatively small size, the Thyssen offers visitors with constrained time the unforgettable opportunity to immerse themselves in a broad and varied spectrum of artistic forms.
Tip: Booking tickets in advance is highly advised, especially on weekends when the museum fills up quickly.
Location: P.º del Prado, 8, 28014 Madrid, Spain Find on map
from €13
13. Wax Museum Madrid
Leisure | Family Friendly
With more than 450 characters, this wax museum is a reasonably typical example of the type. Models include the Beatles, Bart Simpson, Cristiano Ronaldo, Cervantes, Salvador Dali, and Pablo Picasso; it is a generally diverse mix of historical luminaries from Spain and beyond the world.
Why Visit: The Inquisition and Freddy Krueger are both available if you're drawn to life's darkest side; nevertheless, the Tren del Terror is not for the faint of heart.
Tip: Use the RV Simulator to experience a virtual space voyage.
Location: Pl. de Colón, 1, 28001 Madrid, Spain Find on map
from €18
14. Basílica de San Francisco El Grande
Religious | City Landmark
The Basilica de San Francisco el Grande, which crowns Madrid's oldest district of La Latina, is a masterpiece of architecture and art that serves as both a Catholic temple and a temple honoring Spanish art. The earliest known form of this priceless piece of Spanish heritage dates back to the 13th century.
Why Visit: An amazing collection of Spanish masterworks can be seen inside its several chapels with marble and gold inlays and sacristy, the most well-known of which is Francisco Goya's picture of St. Bernardino of Siena preaching to Alfonso V of Aragon.
Tip: It is free to enter the main church area during morning Mass, but a ticket is required to see the museum located in the inner sacristy.
Location: C. San Buenaventura, 1, 28005 Madrid, Spain Find on map
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15. Plaza de Toros Las Ventas
Entertainment | Architecture
The Plaza de Toros Las Ventas, one of Spain's most evocative venues, has played host to events ranging from motocross races to Beatles concerts over the course of its eight-decade existence. But the stadium was created and is most known for hosting bullfighting. Supporters of the event refer to it as Spain's "Bullfighting Cathedral."
Why Visit: With a little over 23,000 seats, the coliseum-like stadium is one of the largest bullrings in the world and the largest in Spain. During the season, bullfights frequently take place here.
Tip: The intriguing Bullfighting Museum, which is devoted to the history and culture of bullfighting, is located behind the arena in the "Patio de Caballos."
Location: C. de Alcalá, 237, 28028 Madrid, Spain Find on map
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16. Parque del Buen Retiro
City Landmark | Leisure
The 17th-century villa and garden bear the name of Stefano Bardini (1836–1922), a 19th-century antiquarian art collector who acquired it in 1913 and restored its attractive medieval garden. It has artificial grottoes, an orangery, marble statues, fountains, and other characteristics of a classic Tuscan garden.
Why Visit: Several notable structures can be found on the grounds, including The Fallen Angel, the only publicly commissioned figure of Lucifer in the entire globe, and Monument to Alfonso XII, a massive colonnade facing a central lake.
Tip: True to its name, which translates to "retirement" or "rest," many Madrilenos spend the day here lounging on the grass or enjoying an outdoor café, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Location: Plaza de la Independencia, 7, 28001 Madrid, Spain Find on map
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17. Templo de Debod
Historic | Architecture
There aren't many people who would ever think to look in the middle of Madrid for a 2200-year-old Egyptian temple. Although its origins may be traced back to the ancient city of Mero on the east bank of the Nile in the 2nd century BCE, the Templo de Debod is not at all a Vegas-style copy of an Egyptian structure.
Why Visit: There are several rooms in the temple, including the Vestibulo de Augusto (Augustus Vestibule), Capilla de Adijalamani (Adijalamani Chapel), and Vestibulo de Naos (Naos Vestibule).
Tip: Come here from the adjacent Plaza de Espana at dusk for an especially striking view of this structure as the incandescent temple walls are reflected in the adjoining pools.
Location: C. de Ferraz, 1, 28008 Madrid, Spain Find on map
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18. Museo Lázaro Galdiano
Museum | Architecture
Don José Lázaro Galdiano, a prosperous businessman and ardent supporter of the arts, owned this imposing early 20th-century Italianate stone palace that was discreetly set back from the street. With hundreds of objects from all over the world on display, the bottom level primarily illustrates the social environment in which Galdiano lived.
Why Visit: A fifth of Galdiano's astounding private collection, which he left to the city as part of his will after his death, consists of 13,000 works of art and decorative objects.
Tip: Excellent English and Spanish labeling can be found throughout the museum, and it is supported by images of each chamber as it existed during Galdiano's peak.
Location: C. de Serrano, 122, 28006 Madrid, Spain Find on map
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19. Plaza Mayor
Architecture | City Landmark
One of the prettiest open spaces in Spain, Madrid's big central square is a rare but enormous opening amid the densely populated streets of downtown Madrid, a winning combination of imposing architecture, picaresque historical tales, glamorous shopping outlets, and active street life.
Why Visit: The 237 wrought-iron balconies, 237 consistently ochre-colored apartments, and the beautiful murals of the Real Casa de la Panadera from the 17th century all contribute to the plaza's majesty.
Tip: Plaza Mayor has the city's major tourist information center, a Christmas market in December, and arches leading to laneways leading into the labyrinth in addition to being aesthetically pleasing in and of itself and serving as a focal point for so many Madrid days.
Location: Pl. Mayor, 28012 Madrid, Spain Find on map
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20. Gran Via
City Landmark
It's difficult to picture Madrid without the majestic avenue, Gran Via, which rises through the heart of the city from Plaza de Espaa before descending to Calle de Alcalá. However, it was only built in 1910 after being bulldozed through a maze of ancient alleyways.
Why Visit: Gran Via, the lifeblood of Madrid, is home to roughly twice as many companies as residences; over 13,000 people work along the street, and up to 60,000 vehicles pass through each day.
Tip: Make sure to visit this place at least once when in Madrid as it has every urban luxury and necessity available to the tourists as you may want.
Location: C/ Gran Vía, 28014 Madrid, Spain Find on map
21. Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
City Landmark | Museum
Madrid's "other" art gallery, the Real Academia de Bellas Artes, has played a crucial role in the city's cultural community for centuries. It has developed local talent as the royal fine arts academy, matching the royal propensity for luring the greatest contemporary international artists into their domain.
Why Visit: The list of former alumni reads like a who's who of Spanish artists, and the academy's current collection is richly diverse.
Tip: This gallery would be a top destination in any other city, but in Madrid, it frequently gets overlooked in favor of the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza, or Reina Sofa. The museum is a must-visit.
Location: C. de Alcalá, 13, 28014 Madrid, Spain Find on map
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22. Plaza de Oriente
City Square
A royal palace that once aspired to be the Spanish Versailles, upscale cafes guarded by flats that cost the equivalent of a royal salary, and the Teatro Real, Madrid's opera theatre and one of Spain's temples to high culture, make up this charming square, one of central Madrid's most attractive.
Why Visit: A statue of Felipe IV riding a horse stands in the middle of the square that the palace overlooks. It was created by Velázquez and is the ideal location to take it all in with breathtaking views everywhere you turn.
Tip: This is one of the best places in Madrid to visit if you want to take in the city’s vibe as it does not get overwhelmingly busy yet it is lively all around the year.
Location: 28013 Madrid, Spain Find on map
23. Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida
Museum
One of Madrid's most startling mysteries is its restored Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida's frescoed ceilings. The miracle of St. Anthony, who is pleading with a young man to ascend from the tomb and exonerate his father, who was wrongfully convicted of killing him, is depicted in the frescoes on the dome. They are surrounded by a typical Madrid mob.
Why Visit: One of the rare locations to view Goya's artwork in its original context is southern of the two little chapels, which the artist painted in 1798 at Carlos IV's request. Simply put, it's breathtaking.
Tip: The guided tour of the museum only takes place if there are enough people for the tour, so try to visit during midday on the weekends.
Location: GTA. San Antonio de la Florida, 5, 28008 Madrid, Spain Find on map
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24. El Rastro de Madrid
Market
A Madrid tradition is spending a Sunday morning at the largest flea market in Europe, El Rastro. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the busy Sunday flea market was predominately a meat market. It's the spot to be on Sunday mornings because all of Madrid is here looking for a deal.
Why Visit: You might easily spend the whole morning making your way through the labyrinth of streets and down the hill. The major items include cheap clothing, luggage, vintage flamenco albums, and vintage photographs of Madrid.
Tip: With a concentration of shops in Nuevas Galeras and Galeras Piquer, antiques are another important lure. The majority of the stores are open from 10 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm, Monday through Saturday.
Location: Pl. de Cascorro, 13, 28005 Madrid, Spain Find on map
25. Palacio de Cristal
Sightseeing
The Palacio de Cristal is tucked away among the woods south of the lake in Parque del Buen Retiro. It is the most exquisite architectural landmark in El Retiro and was constructed in 1887. It is a superb metal and glass building. There have occasionally been art and picture exhibits staged here.
Why Visit: If you want to treat yourself to a visual beauty without having to contend with a lot of crowds, Palacio de Cristal is the place to be.
Tip: Keep your cameras ready when you are visiting this site as the natural light makes the structure appear quite enigmatic.
Location: P.º de Cuba, 4, 28009 Madrid, Spain Find on map
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26. Barrio de las Letras
Neighborhood
Because of the writers who resided here during Spain's golden age of the 16th and 17th centuries, the region that spreads out down the hill east of Plaza de Santa Ana is known as the Barrio de las Letras. The author of Don Quijote, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, spent most of his adult life in Madrid and was born and passed away at Calle de Cervantes 2.
Why Visit: The convent, which still houses nuns who live in seclusion, is closed to the general public; forensic archaeologists finally discovered Cervantes' remains in 2015. On the anniversary of his passing, which falls on April 23, a memorial Mass is celebrated for him here every year.
Tip: This neighborhood is one of the most important places to visit when you are in Madrid, so set a day aside for Barrio de las Letras.
Location: Madrid, Spain Find on map
27. Plaza de la Cibeles
Sightseeing | Leisure
The Plaza de la Cibeles brings to mind the splendor of imperial Madrid the most out of all the large roundabouts that line the Paseo del Prado. One of Madrid's most attractive fountains is the magnificent Cybele fountain in the plaza's middle. The fountain has been a favorite in Madrid since Ventura Rodriguez built it in 1780.
Why Visit: The magnificent Palacio de Comunicaciones is the crowning achievement. The national Banco de Espaa, the Palacio Buenavista, and the Palacio de Linares are a few further iconic structures that surround the plaza.
Tip: From Plaza de la Cibeles, you can see the Puerta de Alcalá to the east and, even better, the Edificio Metrópolis to the west.
Location: Madrid, Spain Find on map
28. Matadero Madrid
Leisure
South of the center, in a magnificent multipurpose building, is this contemporary arts center. The Matadero Madrid, which spans 148,300 square meters and is housed in the renovated structures of the former Arganzuela livestock market and slaughterhouse, presents cutting-edge theater, musical, and dance acts as well as exhibitions on architecture, fashion, literature, and film.
Why Visit: It's a vibrant environment that offers a non-touristy alternative to Madrid sightseeing. It also provides a fantastic opportunity to see the newest avant-garde theater or exhibitions.
Tip: Make inquiries beforehand and head to the venue to watch a show if you can because the real Matadero experience can only be had while watching a show.
Location: Pl. de Legazpi, 8, 28045 Madrid, Spain Find on map
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29. Plaza de la Puerta del Sol
City Square
Spain's geographic center is a charming, crowded hemisphere of ornate facades. Above all, it is a crossroads since everyone here is always traveling elsewhere by bus, metro, or foot. Even though it's difficult to imagine now, the Puerta del Sol served as the eastern entrance to Madrid at one point.
Why Visit: This is one of the best places in Madrid to visit especially during celebrations as locals and tourists alike gather here to celebrate almost all occasions.
Tip: It is quite difficult to not visit this square if you are using any kind of public transport as several metro lines and bus lines intersect at this square.
Location: Madrid, Spain Find on map
30. Museo de Historia de Madrid
Architecture | Gallery
Pedro de Ribera constructed the magnificent and renovated baroque entrance to the superb Museo de Historia, previously the Museo Municipal, in 1721. Behind this façade, the collection is dominated by artwork and other artifacts that depict the development of Madrid historically.
Why Visit: Highlights include Goya's Allegory of the City of Madrid, caricatures of Napoleon and the French occupation of Madrid in the early 19th century, and a large-scale model of Madrid in 1830.
Tip: If you are a history aficionado, this is one of the best places to be in Madrid as the crowd is usually low here and the collection is no less iconic.
Location: Calle de Fuencarral, 78, 28004 Madrid, Spain Find on map
Know moreFrequently Asked Questions about The Best Places to Visit in Madrid
What are the best places to visit in Madrid?
The best places to visit in Madrid are the Royal Palace of Madrid, Liria Palace, Wanda Metropolitano, and Prado Museum.
Where can I buy tickets to visit the best places in Madrid?
You can purchase tickets to visit the best places in Madrid online. You can also get tickets from the box offices of the attractions, but in that case, you run the risk of missing out on the popular attractions that get booked out in advance.
What are the best places to visit in Madrid with kids?
The best places to visit in Madrid with kids are Zoo Aquarium de Madrid, Parque Warner, and Prado Museum.
What are the best places to visit in Madrid for architecture?
The best places to visit in Madrid for architecture are the Prado Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, and the Royal Palace of Madrid.
What are the best places to visit in Madrid to unwind and relax?
The best places to visit in Madrid to unwind and relax are Plaza de la Puerta del Sol, Parque del Buen Retiro, and Plaza Mayor.
What are the best places in Madrid to eat?
The best places in Madrid to eat are Carretera de Canillas, Calle de Colón, and Plaza Mayor.
What are the best places in Madrid to stay?
The best places in Madrid to stay are Centro, La Latina, Lavapiés, Huertas, Malasaña, Chueca, Argüelles, and Moncloa.
What is Madrid known for?
Madrid is known for its cultural diversity, heritage architecture, and abundance of tourist attractions.
What are the top attractions in Madrid?
The top attractions in Madrid are the Royal Palace of Madrid, Liria Palace, Wanda Metropolitano, and Prado Museum.
Is it expensive in Madrid?
No, Madrid is not expensive. The average daily cost of visiting Madrid is US$100 for one person. For two people, the weekly cost can be US$1500.
What should you not miss while visiting Madrid?
When visiting Madrid, you shouldn’t miss a laidback evening in the Plaza Mayor, getting a view of the city from Plaza de Oriente, and a visit to the Royal Palace of Madrid.