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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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Private tour
4.9 Excellent 173 reviews
3h
#10 of 29 · Prado Museum

Prado Museum Private Tour in Madrid

Visit Spain’s most important gallery, the 3 hour tour will allow you to see the essential works. The guide can pick you up from your hotel or also at ...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 70 reviews
3h
#4 of 17 · Bike & Segway Tours

Explore Madrid by bike taking photos with Benja

We will visit the most emblematic places of Madrid. I'll give you an introduction at every stop and take pictures with my Sony camera. Visit my IG cy...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 113 reviews
10h
#7 of 51 · Day Trips

Ribera del Duero Winery Guided Tour and Wine Tasting from Madrid

Live an unforgettable experience in Ribera del Duero (Considered the best area region of the world in 2012) and enjoy its wines on this 10-hour guided...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 73 reviews
3h
#7 of 22 · Walking Tours

Walking tour around the center of Madrid

Come and discover the history of Madrid with our guide! A very fun tour through the oldest part of the city, known as Madrid of the Austrias. During t...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 506 reviews
1h 30m
#23 of 33 · Small-Group Tours

Reina Sofia Museum Small Group Tour -6 people maximum-

We only work with groups of 7 people maximum. That allows us to provide a personalized service, tailor-made for every single situation or interest tha...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 62 reviews
3h
#8 of 22 · Walking Tours

Private Walking Tour: Madrid Old Town & Stunning City Views

Explore the origins of Madrid on a private 3-hour walking tour and learn about Madrid, its history, culture, traditons and people. This tour is a fa...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 115 reviews
10h
#7 of 28 · Toledo

Toledo small group, Winery, Windmiils, Lunch included.

THE ONLY TOUR WITH TICKETS TO MONUMETS, WINERY AND LUNCH INCLUDED. Raúl's tours show the passion he has for wine, he makes you feel in the shoes of th...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 59 reviews
2h 30m
#5 of 20 · Royal Palace

Skip the Line Royal Palace Madrid Tour Semi-Private 8ppl max

The Royal Palace in Madrid is Europe’s largest royal residence, acting as the official home of the Spanish royal family. On this 2.5 hour semi-private...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 110 reviews
2h 30m
#12 of 22 · Walking Tours

Welcome to Madrid Walking Tour

Welcome to Madrid! One of Europe's most exciting yet misunderstood cities. What it lacks in famous tourist attractions, it more than makes up for in w...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 107 reviews
3h
#19 of 32 · Tapas Tours

Madrid Local's Wine and Tapas Lunch Tour with a side of History

Savor Madrid’s finest wines on this 3-hour Madrid historical walking tour with wine and food tasting. Hear fascinating anecdotes from Madrid’s history...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 75 reviews
1h 30m
#2 of 11 · Segway Tours

Segway Tour Madrid monumental

Discover and enjoy Madrid by Segway. A Segway tour through the monumental center of Madrid. A journey through the history and culture of this city....

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 54 reviews
2h
#8 of 29 · Prado Museum

Prado Museum Private & Customized Tour

Just you, the people you came with, the guide and Murillo, Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Greco... (Well, this people, they are actually painters, we mean, ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 65 reviews
1h–4h
#1 of 13 · Tuk-Tuk Tours

More Madrid in less time: Tour in Tuk Tuk Electric

Discover MORE MADRID IN LESS TIME comfortably, ecologically and exclusively aboard an electric tuk-tuk with expert guidance. Ideal for first-time vis...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 98 reviews
3h
#21 of 76 · Private Tours

Private: Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with 10+ Authentic

You and your friends will embark on an three-hours and a half Spanish gastronomy tour in the heart of Madrid's stunning historic centre. You will have...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 52 reviews
2h 45m
#10 of 22 · Walking Tours

Madrid’s Private 100% Local Immersive Walking Tour

An immersive, unique tour experience in the history, culture, and traditions of Madrid and Spain. On this tour you will immerse yourself with all your...

Free cancellation

Tours and prices on this page last updated October 16, 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 16, 2026.