Madrid Tours & Trips
Discover your perfect adventure in Madrid. On TourRadar you'll find 184 tours through to Madrid, starting from 2 days in length, up to 7 days. The most popular month to go is June, which has the largest number of tour departures.
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Mary • traveled in September
Easy communication! The hotel is excellent and location is city centre and safe, so I just walked everywhere. Plenty of restaurants outside the hotel. The tour meet up location is also few minutes walk only! Don’t miss the Royal Palace. Is a must to see it and only steps away. I’m very happy with this trip and highly recommended to add to your itinerary especially for someone who is doing solo travel like me and concerned about safety.
Madrid: Cultural Experience with Toledo Half-day tour, City Break - J
JeanPaulCorelon • traveled in May
The program is well organized for solo travelers. Highly advised.
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Felicity • traveled in March
Our tour of southern Spain was wonderful. Our tour guide was the perfect balance between relaxed and organised. All accommodation and food was better than expected and local tours were excellent.
6-Day Andalucia & Toledo
The best Madrid tour packages
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- Madrid: Cultural Experience with Toledo Half-day tour, City Break
- 7 Days in Madrid: Echoes of Empire: Madrid, Ávila & Segovia
- Undiscovered Castilla, Self-drive
- 4 Day Madrid Icluding Toledo
- Madrid and Barcelona
- Absolutely Spain
- Segovia, Avila and Toledo in 2 days from Madrid
- Basque Country from Madrid (7 destinations)
- Madrid: Where Life Meets Culture
- Merida & Seville Explorer - 3 days
Madrid: Cultural Experience with Toledo Half-day tour, City Break
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The hotel was well located, right in the heart of the city, the communication before & during with the team was also super fast, friendly.”
Ayu, traveled in May
The grand sweep of Madrid unfolds from Plaza Mayor to Puerta del Sol, with accommodations at the 4-star Silken Puerta hotel. Take in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Royal Botanic Gardens, and Cibeles Square. Tour includes guided city excursions, daily breakfast, and seamless airport transfers.
Duration 4 days Destinations Madrid, Toledo Age Range Ages 10+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Destination Services Spain From $1,142
10% Off- NZ$1,028You save $114
Duration 7 days Destinations Madrid, Toledo, Avila, Segovia, San Lorenzo de El Escorial Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator STM Tours LLC From $2,503
30% Off- NZ$1,752You save $751
Madrid's legendary art triangle and elegant boulevards await at the 4-star Silken Puerta Madrid. The hotel's prime location offers easy access to the capital's vast parks and historic palaces, serving as a gateway to Castile's medieval treasures.
Duration 5 days Destinations Madrid, Avila, Segovia, San Lorenzo de El Escorial Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Destination Services Spain From $1,303
10% Off- NZ$1,172You save $130
Based at Hotel Puerta de Toledo, discover Madrid's essence through panoramic bus tours of Cibeles Palace and Reina Sofia Museum. Visit the Royal Palace and Prado Museum, with expert guides sharing insights. Includes daily breakfast and convenient airport transfers for $577 total.
Duration 4 days Destinations Madrid, Toledo Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $1,111
30% Off- NZ$777You save $333
Madrid and Barcelona
103 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything was great. Really loved it.”
Anthea, traveled in March
Retiro Park, Paseo del Prado, and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium showcase Madrid's diversity. Evening outings to La Latina reveal the city's best tapas scene. PRAGA or NH Gran Hotel accommodations, with guides rated 4.2 for local expertise.
Duration 5 days Destinations Madrid, Zaragoza, Poblet, Barcelona Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From
30% Off- NZ$1,057
Absolutely Spain
58 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour is amazing and we enjoyed the country. We highly recommend this trip!”
Maria, traveled in September
Your Spanish adventure unfolds in Madrid's city center at 8:30 AM. The final day leads through Zaragoza, featuring the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady before returning to Madrid around 7:30 PM.
Duration 7 days Destinations Madrid, Merida, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona, Zaragoza Age Range Ages 6+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Eskapas From $3,647
7% Off- NZ$3,392You save $255
Duration 2 days Destinations Madrid, Segovia, Avila, Toledo Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator WORLD EXPERIENCE From
7% Off- NZ$734
Basque Country from Madrid (7 destinations)
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“I thoroughly enjoyed this tour, and again, cannot speak highly enough about Maria!!”
Kim, traveled in October
Northern Spain's treasures unfold from Madrid's center. The path leads through Segovia's UNESCO Aqueduct and historic Plaza Mayor, onward to Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, concluding via Burgos Cathedral's Gothic magnificence.
Duration 3 days Destinations Madrid, Segovia, Bilbao, Portugalete, San Sebastian, Burgos Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From
7% Off- NZ$910
Duration 4 days Destinations Madrid, Museo del Prado Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Worldee From
7% Off- NZ$402
Duration 3 days Destinations Madrid, Merida, Seville Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From $1,330
20% Off- NZ$1,064You save $266
What our customers ask about Madrid Tours & Trips
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
Spring (March to May) and fall (September to October) offer the most pleasant conditions for exploring Madrid with mild temperatures and rich cultural programming. These seasons let visitors enjoy outdoor spaces like Retiro Park and Plaza Mayor without extreme weather. A TourRadar traveler notes: "September was perfect - we could enjoy the outdoor cafes near Plaza de España and walk through the Royal Palace gardens without the summer crowds." Summer brings intense heat up to 95°F (35°C) while winter sees cool temperatures but features festive Christmas markets in Plaza Mayor.
How many days should I spend in Madrid?
Plan for 3-4 days to see Madrid's essential sights properly. This timeframe covers major sites like the Royal Palace and Prado Museum plus allows for potential day trips to Toledo or Segovia. Tour operators often package Madrid visits into 5-6 day trips that include stops in Andalucian cities. One TourRadar traveler shares: "We had 3 days in Madrid which gave us enough time to see the main sights but I would have loved an extra day just to wander and soak up the atmosphere."
What are the best neighborhoods to stay in Madrid for first-time visitors?
First-time visitors should consider the Centro district near Plaza Mayor with its landmark Puerta del Sol Hotel Madrid. The refined Salamanca area houses the Villa Magna Hotel and caters to luxury shopping enthusiasts. For a more local feel the trendy Malasaña district offers distinctive stays like the Barceló Torre de Madrid. A TourRadar traveler confirms "The hotels were very nicely picked and Madrid's central location made it easy to explore the main sights and cultural spots both day and night."
What are some recommended day trips from Madrid?
The medieval city of Toledo sits just an hour away while Segovia's Roman aqueduct and castle require a 1.5-hour journey. The palace-monastery of El Escorial can be reached in 45 minutes. Tour companies regularly run guided visits to these locations. According to one TourRadar traveler: "The day trip to Toledo was a highlight - the panoramic views from Mirador del Valle and the historic old town were absolutely stunning."
What unique local experiences should I not miss in Madrid?
Join the evening paseo (stroll) through historic Malasaña and Chueca or try chocolate con churros at the traditional San Ginés cafe. A TourRadar traveler reports: "The evening walk through Barrio de las Letras followed by tapas hopping near Plaza Santa Ana gave us a real feel for local Madrid life." Other authentic experiences include Sunday visits to El Rastro flea market flamenco shows at Villa Rosa and watching sunset at the Temple of Debod in Parque del Oeste.
What should I know about dining times in Madrid?
Madrid operates on a distinct meal schedule. Light breakfasts are served from 8-10am at places like Silken Puerta Madrid. The main meal of lunch runs from 2-4pm while dinner begins after 8:30pm. A TourRadar traveler observes: "Once we adjusted to the later dining times we loved the atmosphere in La Latina neighborhood restaurants around 9pm - that's when Madrid really comes alive!" Tours often work around these times offering early evening tapas walks near Plaza Mayor and Mercado San Miguel.