THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Madrid (2025) - Must-See Attractions
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Things to Do in Madrid
Book a cultural tour for access to museums, the Royal Palace of Madrid, and day trips to Toledo. Fuel up on food (tapas, anyone?) before checking out the nightlife. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Day Tripsfromper adult£66
Private and Luxuryfromper adult£73
Theatre Showsfromper adult£34- fromper adult£77
- fromper group (up to 7)£514
Likely To Sell Outfrom£28per adult (price varies by group size)£25- fromper adult£103
Private and Luxuryfrom£45per adult (price varies by group size)£40
Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)£36
Cooking Classesfromper adult£102
Toledo & Segovia day trips
Tapas & wine walks
Scenic park with lush gardens, vibrant rose displays, and a large lake for rowboat activities. Enjoy the tranquility, statues, fountains, and seasonal street performers amidst picturesque trails.
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Spanning medieval to mid-20th-century art, this museum showcases important Spanish masterpieces, with highlights including "Las Meninas" and a serene botanical garden.
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Historic palace showcasing grand interiors, ornate decorations, and royal history through guided audio tours, with highlights like the throne room.
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Arenas & Stadiums
Admission tickets from £38
Stadium tour centreed on a trophy room filled with historic accolades and interactive displays, with opportunities for fan photos and merchandise.
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Flea & Street Markets
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Admission tickets from £26
Vibrant 2km promenade lined with architectural marvels and a blend of historical and contemporary shopping and dining venues. Ideal for leisurely strolls and cultural immersion.
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Speciality Museums
Historic Sites
Historic 16th-century square, brimming with lively ambiance and classical architecture. Enjoy live music, tapas, and people-watching amidst local entertainers and seasonal festivities.
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Art Museums
Delve into Spanish modernism through a curated collection of works by Picasso, Dali, and Miro, including the iconic "Guernica." Explore 20th-century history and culture in the evocative exhibits.
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Ancient Ruins
Authentic Egyptian temple in a tranquil park setting, complete with hieroglyphs and second-century artifacts. Ideal for history buffs, with picturesque sunset views and cultural insights.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Central square pulsating with historical landmarks, vibrant shopping, and dining scenes. Iconic for its Kilometre Zero marker and statues; a hub for metropolitan exploration and cultural events.
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What travellers are saying
- Richard BLondon, UK177 contributionsFantastic park in the centre of Madrid. A great place to meander around, laze in the shade or enjoy an ice-cream or cold drink by the side of the lake. Definitely worth a visit.Written 5 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Boris NedevSofia, Bulgaria69 contributionsIt's hard to describe, you have to see it. Four floors of art galleries from different times and styles, with selected works. They don't allow photography.Written 7 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- andrew cPershore, UK364 contributionsAn absoloutely breath-taking experience. The sheer opulence of the interior is staggering.
Unmissable if in Madrid.
The queues for those without pre-booked tickets are horrendous but we booked in advance and waited about ten minutes to enter on a very busy day.
There are quite nice notices in English giving just enough information to explain things so we would say that a full guided tour is not needed.Written 3 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Boris NedevSofia, Bulgaria69 contributionsIncredible football facility of the greatest football team in the world. I could spend the whole day here. You buy your ticket online and avoid any queues.Written 7 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BunburyTim61Bunbury, Australia2,203 contributionsThis is a foodie heaven. So many stalls selling different foods. We literally jumped from stall to eating as we go. The food is equally tasty as well. Tough to find seats but you can eat by the stalls. If in the area, you should seriously consider 😋😋Written 7 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ZAYGON102 contributionsExcellent place for shopping! A lot of people that you can’t walk but have a lot of places to see! Clean and Good to go!!!!!Written 22 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- swiftmiKnoxville, TN1,412 contributionsI enjoyed this art museum. It has a nice collection of art and is fairly easy to walk through to enjoy the art. We spent a couple hours which was sufficient for us.Written 10 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ZAYGON102 contributionsNice Plaza with a lot of people! It’s christmas but Puerta del Sol is better! Is a place to go but for me wasn’t that great!!Written 3 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RonTel-AvivTel Aviv, Israel396 contributionsSmall but beautiful museum which should not be missed when in Madrid. Set in the artist's exquisite villa you can learn about him and see many of his works.Written 25 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TubaKoseogluOkcuIstanbul, Türkiye6,920 contributionsCentrally located, this is the second "must visit" museum in Madrid after Prado. It focuses on modern and contemporary art and hosts the famous "Guernica" of Picasso. You should at least spare a half day to see it. We were there in May and we bought our tickets from the museum desk and we did not encounter any waiting time. Courtyard gardens of the museum are very nice especially in warm and hot days, it offers a fresh break.Written 9 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TrdConstanta, Romania8 contributionsThe Temple is beautiful and so is the scenery around. Best moment to visit is right before sunset, really amazing experience. It is free to visit BUT you need a ticket that nobody explains you how to get. When you get there you find a notice that you need reservation. You scan it and you find a ticket in 4-5 days...maybe...The guards are really strange and moody, they kept whistling at every kid that even touched the bord of the fountain while they allowed others (long after visiting hours) to go touch the gates, take photos on the stones. On their whim.Written 23 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
