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Tours & Guided Tours in Madrid

254 tours in Madrid, from €3 to €845 per person, average rating 4.9 based on 144574 reviews.

Madrid tours on Guidekin are picked by hand: we read every listing, checked what each ticket includes and kept only operators rated 4.5★ or higher, which leaves 254 tours carrying 144,574 traveler reviews between them. Tours of Madrid here run from a €3 tip-based walking tour to fully private days, and cover the city's top attractions, the Prado, the Royal Palace and the Santiago Bernabéu among them, along with Toledo, Segovia, flamenco, the tapas bars and the wine country.

Most of the catalogue is Madrid guided tours in the strict sense: a licensed local guide, a set route and clear inclusions, so if you want a guided tour of Madrid rather than a bare ticket, compare them here. The themed collections above sort their best reviewed options first and flag the honest trade-offs, prices show per person or per group, and every tour in Madrid stays listed only while it holds our rating bar.

Viator lists 1,719 tours for Madrid. We screened all of them and kept 254: rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers, real tours only, each one read and summarised by Guidekin.

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4.9 Excellent 57 reviews
1h 30m

Alcala World Heritage Tour

Welcome to Alcalá de Henares! With local guides, Natales, and certificates, you will get to know a city with more than 2,000 years of history. We wil...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 57 reviews
3h 40m
#9 of 20 · Royal Palace

VIP PRIVATE: Royal Palace & Prado Museum HOTEL PICK UP & TICKETS

Visit The Prado museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid with your official tour guide on this private tour. In just one day visit the Madrid's Highligh...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 331 reviews
2h

Madrid : Unique experience at OXO Video Game Museum

Discover the only interactive video game museum in Spain, in the heart of Madrid. At OXO Video Game Museum you will not only see the history of gaming...

Private tour
4.9 Excellent 330 reviews
1h–3h
#3 of 11 · Segway Tours

Segway Private Tour in the Historic Center of Madrid

We offer you a Private and exclusive tour on Segway, only you will go with a guide, being able to enjoy your tour privately. From the meeting point lo...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 31 reviews
3h 5m
#9 of 17 · Bike & Segway Tours

Madrid City Tour E-Bike/Regular | private/shared groups from 32€

As Madrid’s pioneer bike tour company (est. 1999), we combine top-rated local guides with premium bikes and total flexibility. While our route feature...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 114 reviews
1h
#5 of 11 · Segway Tours

Segway Ride in the Old City of Madrid

Explore the heart of Madrid by eco-friendly Segway on a fun 1-hour tour of the medieval center. Pass notable sights, such as the Royal Palace, Almuden...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 45 reviews
10h
#24 of 51 · Day Trips

Ribera del Duero Small Group Tour: Tapas & Wine Tasting

Experience the exquisite wines of Ribera del Duero on a captivating small group tour. Immerse yourself in the world of red wine and Tempranillo and in...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 60 reviews
1h–8h
#5 of 13 · Tuk-Tuk Tours

"Madrid: Panoramic views in Tuk Tuk with pickup available"

Discover Madrid in a unique and exciting way with our tuktuks! If you are looking for an original and fun way to explore the vibrant capital of Spain...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 150 reviews
2h 30m

Horse Riding Madrid Natural Park

It is also possible to make a private excursion with your family or friends. More information at https://www.viator.com/es-ES/tours/Madrid/Horse-Ridin...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 72 reviews
3h
#10 of 20 · Royal Palace

Private VIP tour Royal Palace and city tour. All of Madrid in one day

Get to know all of Madrid in one day through this VIP and private tour of all the most relevant monuments of the city. Totally exclusive. Discover wit...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 65 reviews
1h 30m
#21 of 29 · Prado Museum

Prado Museum Private Tour

All The Best of Madrid guides are qualified members or the Association of Official Tourist Guides of the Region of Madrid. This means that we are cert...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 41 reviews
1h 30m
#11 of 20 · Royal Palace

Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private

Join this tour to make the most of your visit. First of all, you will skip the main line and save time entering through the groups exclusive access, a...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 55 reviews
9h
#14 of 28 · Toledo

Madrid to Toledo & Don Quixote Windmills small-group Experience

Experience the charm of Toledo on a small-group semi-private day trip aboard a comfortable SUV or Van ( 6 to 8 clients top). Discover one of Spain’s m...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 31 reviews
2h 30m
#13 of 20 · Royal Palace

Private tour in Palacio Real of Madrid

Visit the largest Royal Palace of Europe in a three hour tour which will allow you to see it in a relaxed manner, understanding its history and also s...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 44 reviews
2h
#12 of 20 · Royal Palace

Private tour of the royal palace, private guide, fast entrance and pick up at the hotel.

Our tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid goes far beyond a simple walk through its rooms. Accompanied by a passionate guide, you experience an elegant a...

Free cancellation

Tours and prices on this page last updated October 18, 2026

Guidekin's verdict

Editorial picks checked: October 2, 2026 · Ranked by Fit for first visits, included tickets, tour format and review evidence. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.

We compared a shortlist from 254 Madrid tours for first visits, day trips and private or shared bookings; browse each category for more.

What to book first?
Prado Museum: Group Tour

Book the shared Group Prado Tour first: art historian and ticket, max seven, English only, 4.99 from 368 reviews at €50 per person.

★ 4.99 (368 reviews) · €50 per person · 2h · 2h, ticket included
Which day trip?
Toledo: Cathedral, Synagogue and Santo Tomé

Choose Toledo first: coach and guided walk, Cathedral, synagogue and Santo Tomé tickets; food extra, 4.82 from 7,939 reviews at €79 per person.

★ 4.82 (7939 reviews) · €79 per person · 8h · 8h, tickets included
Private or shared?
Private Eco Tuk Tuk: Express Tour

For your own driver guide, choose the Express Tour tuk tuk with photo stops; minimum two guests, no entries, 4.85 from 421 reviews at €20 per person.

★ 4.85 (421 reviews) · €20 per person · 1h–4h · Party costs on tour page
TourBest forPriceRatingDurationTrade-off
Prado Museum: Group Tour Art with an art historian €50 per person 4.99★ (368) 2h Shared Group Prado Tour is English only
Royal Palace Guided Tour with Ticket Royal Palace interiors €35 per person 4.71★ (3,082) 2h No luggage storage
Madrid Essential: Historic Center Shared old town exterior walk €3 per group/vehicle 4.98★ (7,570) 2h 30m Guide tips extra to the per-group booking price
Toledo: Cathedral, Synagogue and Santo Tomé Toledo by coach with entries €79 per person 4.82★ (7,939) 8h Food and drinks excluded
Segovia Tour from Madrid Segovia by coach €42 per person 4.53★ (362) 5h Cathedral, Alcázar and guided walk depend on the option
Ávila and Segovia with Monument Tickets Ávila and Segovia by coach €79 per person 4.79★ (11,898) 9h Guided walks run in large groups
Escorial Monastery and Valley of the Fallen Escorial and Valley by coach €62 per person 4.8★ (3,141) 5h Food and drinks excluded
Private Eco Tuk Tuk: Express Tour Private city orientation €20 per person 4.85★ (421) 1h–4h Priced per person, minimum two

Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.

Best tours in Madrid, rated by travelers

The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.

Top rated
5.0 Excellent 265 reviews
3h–8h

Toledo Jewish Heritage Private Tour with expert local guide

You will understand the reasons why one of the most flourishing Sephardic communities was established in Toledo since the 4th century, with its more t...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 243 reviews
2h 30m

Madrid Food Tour in a Neighborhood Market with Churros

Spend the morning exploring Malasaña, only a fifteen-minute walk from the central Sol plaza. This beautiful neighborhood offers a true slice of Madrid...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 1466 reviews
2h 25m

Madrid Oscuro: Torture, Ghosts, Crimes and Legends

Dark Madrid: Mysteries, Blood and Terror No other tour plunges you so deeply into the cruelest and bleakest face of Madrid. Along its streets you wi...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 993 reviews
3h–8h

Toledo Private Tour with Licensed Local Guide

Discover Toledo with the best licensed guides from the city’s most experienced tour company, operating since 1995 with over 30 years of expertise. Enj...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 694 reviews
5h–8h

Toledo Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Driver from Madrid

Your guide will meet you at the tourist office, to kick off your visit with a panoramic tour around Toledo, stopping at the Mirador del Valle viewpoin...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 368 reviews
2h

Small Group Skip-the-Line Tour of the Prado Museum

Here you'll understand the Prado Museum masterpieces. But, above all, you will also FEEL them. Because art is, more than anything, emotion. Using the ...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 238 reviews
1h 30m

VIP visit to the Las Ventas Bullring in Madrid

Visit with a private guide, with which you can discover all the secrets of the Monumental de Las Ventas and the Bullfighting Museum of Madrid without ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 232 reviews
2h–8h

Toledo Private Tour with Cathedral Skip the Line Ticket

Discover Toledo with the best licensed guides from the city’s most experienced tour company, operating since 1995 with over 30 years of expertise. Enj...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 116 reviews
2h 30m

Madrid Old Town - Small Group Tour (Up to 10 people)

Explore the origins of Madrid on this 2.5-hour walking tour, and learn the history of the Spanish capital from its foundation by the Muslims to the ar...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 7570 reviews
2h 30m

Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

✨ A unique tour of Madrid ✨ No other tour brings together as many landmarks of the city as this. With expert local guides, you will discover not only...

Free cancellation
4.84
★★★★★
out of 5
Loved by travelers in Madrid
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Planning a trip to Madrid

Best time to visit

Madrid is at its best in spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October), with clear skies and comfortable walking weather. July and August run very hot, so start tours early; winters are cold but bright and uncrowded.

Getting there & around

Barajas Airport (MAD) connects to the centre in about 30 minutes by metro or Cercanías train. The centre is compact and walkable, and high-speed AVE trains make Toledo and Segovia easy day trips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Choose the Prado Group Tour for art with a historian; start with Madrid Essential for an exterior introduction. Pick the Royal Palace for interiors, or tapas if food is your priority. Prado Museum: Group Tour includes entry and is English only: 4.99 from 368 reviews, €50 per person. Madrid Essential: Historic Center is an exterior walk: 4.98 from 7,570 reviews, €3 per group, with guide tips extra.

For a short stay, put an in-town tour into a morning or afternoon and plan a separate day for a typical excursion: median durations are 2.5 hours in town and 9.5 hours out of town. Per-person prices in town have a median of €54, with the middle half from €32 to €93; outside Madrid, the median is €94, with the middle half from €64 to €181. For example, Paella Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine Pairing: 4.98 from 1,087 reviews, €119 per person.

Choose Madrid Essential for a shared exterior walk, or Express Eco Tuk Tuk for your own driver guide. Median per-person prices are €59 shared and €108 private. This is a spread between different products, not a premium. Madrid Essential: Historic Center: 4.98 from 7,570 reviews, €3 per group, guide tips extra. Private Eco Tuk Tuk: Express Tour: 4.85 from 421 reviews, €20 per person as listed; a minimum party size applies. For options priced per vehicle, divide the vehicle price by your party size.

Start with Prado tours for a stroller outing: 29 of 29 accept strollers and infants. This does not establish activities designed for children. The children filter checks strollers and infants accepted, not minimum ages or child prices. In town, 140 of 199 tours match. For example, Prado Museum: Group Tour includes entry and an art historian: 4.99 from 368 reviews, €50 per person. Its commentary is English only.

Choose El Escorial if your time outside Madrid is limited; choose Toledo for a coach trip with monument entries. Give Segovia and Ávila a day of their own. Listed median durations are 5 hours for El Escorial, 8.5 hours for Toledo, 10 hours for Segovia and 9 hours for Ávila. For example, Toledo: Cathedral, Synagogue and Santo Tomé combines a coach and guided walk with those monument tickets: 4.82 from 7,939 reviews, €79 per person. Food and drinks are excluded. Across excursions, 13 of 55 list hotel pickup.

Start with private tours if hotel pickup is essential, then apply the pickup filter. The Express Eco Tuk Tuk shows why private status alone is not enough: it excludes pickup. Hotel pickup is listed on 20 of 199 in-town tours and 13 of 55 excursions. Across both sets, 27 of 77 private tours and 6 of 177 shared tours list pickup. Private Eco Tuk Tuk: Express Tour has no hotel pickup: 4.85 from 421 reviews, €20 per person as listed.

For Spanish, French or German, start with the language filter. The Prado Group Tour is English only, so choose another listed tour if you need commentary in those languages. The catalogue lists English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Russian and Chinese. Prado Museum: Group Tour is English only: 4.99 from 368 reviews at €50 per person. A listed guide language does not establish availability on your date; confirm the language for the selected departure with the operator.

Figures in these answers come from the 254 tours on this page, as of October 18, 2026.