Madrid Guidebook

El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen tour

Getting in

Show your pass to the tour guide on arrival.

Please note: food and drink is not included on this tour.

Hours of Operation

Tour departs 08:45AM (duration 11 hours)
April – October 31st: Tuesday to Sunday
November – March 31st: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Closings & Holidays

Mondays

National holidays.

Please note the Madrid Marathon on 27th April will cause changes to the regular schedule, please check specific details with VPT when you book your experience by emailing [email protected]

Reservations required

To book your spot on the tour please email [email protected] or call +34 911710393.

Phone

+34 911710393

Getting there

Address

Calle Ferraz 3

Madrid, 28008

ES

Flamenco Show and Tapas Menu at Torres Bermejas

For more information please see the Torres Bermejas website.

Getting in

Arrive at the venue, 30 minutes before the start of the show you have booked a table for, and present your vaild pass(es).

Hours of Operation

From November 1:
Daily: 5PM (please arrive 30 minutes before the show begins)
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 3PM (please arrive 30 minutes before the show begins)

Closings & Holidays

24th – 31st December

 

Reservations required

To make a booking, please call/send a WhatsApp to +34 690909358 or send an email to [email protected].

Include your name and number of seats you'd like to reserve, and don't forget to mention that you are a Go City customer!

Phone

To make a booking, please call/send a WhatsApp to +34 690909358 or send an email to [email protected]. Simply include your name and number of seats you'd like to reserve, and don't forget to mention that you are a Go City customer!

Getting there

Address

Calle de Mesonero Romanos 11

Madrid, 28013

Big Bus Madrid 1 Day Panoramic Tour

For more information, please visit the Big Bus Madrid website.

Getting in

Show your pass to a member of our staff at the Calle Felipe IV and Paseo del Prado stop.

Hours of Operation

Running every day from 9:30AM to 7:30PM (winter hours might differ).

Getting there

Address

Stop number 1

Calle Felipe IV and Paseo del Prado

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Bernabeu Guided Tour

Head to the official website for more information.

Getting in

Once you've booked your place on the tour, please head through security and show your order confirmation and pass upon entry.

Hours of Operation

12PM every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Closings & Holidays

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Reservations required

Please follow this link to book your spot on the tour.

Phone

+34 913 98 43 00

Getting there

Address

Calle de Marceliano Santa María 13-3, Chamartín, Madrid

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The Murder by the Royal Palace

For more information, visit the Solve a Mystery website.

Getting in

With us, there are no entry fees to pay on the day – all you've got to do is show your pass.

Simply show your pass at the counter at the pick-up point (see Getting There) and you'll be given everything you need to solve the mystery!

All mysteries are for a minimum of two (2) passholders and a maximum of four (4) passholders - there is only one mystery per group.

Please note!

  • All mysteries are for a minimum of two (2) passholders and a maximum of four (4) passholders - there is only one mystery per group.

Hours of Operation

Daily: 9AM – 5PM

Closings & Holidays

Closed on public holidays. 

Getting there

Address

Calle Santiago 18

Madrid, 28013

ES

Prado Museum guided tour

Getting in

Show your pass to the guide at the meeting point. Please arrive 15 minutes before your time slot.

Hours of Operation

English tours
9:45AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays. 

Spanish tours
9:45AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays.  
4:15PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 
(All tours last approximately two hours)

Closings & Holidays

Unavailable on Sundays, January 1st, May 25th and December 25th.

Reservations required

Book your spot at least 24 hours in advance by following this link.

Select your preferred language, date and time and enter your pass number(s). You will need to enter your credit card details, however, you'll not be charged unless you fail to turn up without cancelling 24 hours before the tour departs.

Website

https://my.hornblower.com/assets/scripts/amigom/prado-museum-guided-tour.html

Phone

+34 91 129 34 83

Getting there

Address

Statue of Velazquez, on the side of the Museum, in Paseo del Prado s/n.

Madrid, 28014

ES

Parque del Retiro and Cibeles Palace tour

Getting in

Just your pass and booking information to the tour guide at the meeting point.

Hours of Operation

June 1 to August 31
Saturday:
12PM

September 1 to October 31
Wednesday and Saturday: 12PM

November 1 to March 31
Saturday:
12PM

April 1 to May 31
Wednesday and Saturday:
12PM

 

Closings & Holidays

December 24, 25 and 31
January 1

Reservations required

Book your spot at least 24 hours in advance on the booking page, here.. Select your preferred language (English or Spanish), date and time and enter your pass number(s). You will need to enter your credit card details, however, you'll not be charged unless you fail to turn up without canceling 24 hours before the tour departs.

Website

https://my.hornblower.com/assets/scripts/amigom/retiro-park-and-cibeles-palace.html

Phone

+34 91 129 34 83

Getting there

Address

Meet in front of the main entrance of:

Plaza Cibeles,

Madrid, 28014

ES

Museo Lázaro Galdiano

Getting in

Please show your pass on arrival.

Hours of Operation

Please visit the attraction website for the most recent opening hours. 

Usual visiting hours

· Tuesday to Sunday, open from 9:30AM to 3PM

· Agony in the Garden admission: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30AM to 2:30PM

Closings & Holidays

Closed every Monday.

August 15, December 24, 25 and 31, 2024.

Getting there

Address

C/ Serrano, 122

Madrid, 28006

ES

Reina Sofía Museum guided tour

Getting in

Present your pass and booking information to your guide at the meeting point.

Hours of Operation

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 12.45PM

Tour duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Closings & Holidays

December 24, 25, 31

January 1

Reservations required

Book your spot at least 24 hours in advance by following this link. Select your preferred language (English or Spanish), date and time and enter your pass number(s). You will need to enter your credit card details, however you’ll not be charged unless you fail to turn up without cancelling 24 hours before the tour departs.

Website

https://my.hornblower.com/assets/scripts/amigom/reina-sofia-museum-guided-tour.html

Phone

+34 91 129 34 83

Getting there

Address

Meet beside the tall statue by the steps to the main entrance,

Calle de Santa Isabel 52,

Madrid, 28012

ES

Las Ventas Experience

Getting in

Please show your pass on arrival.

Hours of Operation

Until June 4:

Daily: 10AM - 5PM

Last entrance with audioguide at 4PM

from June 5:

Daily: 10AM - 7PM

Last entrance with audioguide at 6PM

*Days with bullfight shows last entrance is 4PM. 

Getting there

Address

Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Calle Alcala, 237

Madrid, 28028

ES

Madrid Royal Palace tour

Getting in

Just show your pass and booking information to your guide at the meeting point.

Hours of Operation

Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 2:45PM

Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30AM

Saturday: 9:30AM and 2:45PM

Closings & Holidays

The tour doesn’t run on Sundays or on December 24, 25 and 31, and January 1.

Reservations required

Book your spot at least 24 hours in advance by following this link. Select your preferred date and time and enter your pass number(s). You will need to enter your credit card details, however you'll not be charged unless you fail to turn up without cancelling 24 hours before the tour departs.

Website

https://my.hornblower.com/assets/scripts/amigom/royal-palace-guided-tour.html

Phone

(+34) 91 129 34 83

Getting there

Address

Meet beside the statue of Isabel II

Plaza de Isabel II

Madrid, 28013

ES

Madrid sightseeing Segway tour

Getting in

Please visit the Wonder Tours shop to book your spot on an available tour, prior booking online/ by email/ phone is unavailable for this tour.

Then when it's time for your tour, just show your pass to the guide and you're ready to roll!

Please note!

  • Riders must be a minimum of 10 years old and weigh at least 30kg.

Hours of Operation

Daily: tours run at 10AM, 12PM, 4PM and 6PM.

Closings & Holidays

The tour doesn’t run on Christmas Day.

Getting there

Address

Calle de Santiago 18,

Madrid, 28013

ES

Madrid electric bike tour

Getting in

Simply show your pass at the meeting point and you’re ready to ride!

Children must be at least 10 years old and be able to ride an adult’s bike.

Please note!

This experience is only included with the All-Inclusive Pass. If you have an Explorer Pass, you will not be able to access it.

    Hours of Operation

    Daily: tours run at 11AM and 3:30PM.

    Closings & Holidays

    There are no tours on Christmas Day.

    Reservations required

    Please go directly to the Wonder Tours shop to book the next available tour. 

    No advance bookings or online bookings will be accepted as they will not be able to manage the booking online or on the phone. Kindly visit the Wonder Tours shop to book your experience.

    Getting there

    Address

    Calle de Santiago, 18

    Madrid, 28013

    ES

    Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

    Getting in

    Please show your pass on arrival.

    Hours of Operation

    Please visit the attraction website for information about this attraction.

    Getting there

    Address

    Paseo del Prado, 8

    Madrid, 28014

    ES

    Excursion to Guadarrama National Park

    Check the offical website for more information.

    Getting in

    Show your pass and booking confirmation when you arrive for your pre-booked trip.

    Hours of Operation

    Regular tours are available departing 9:30AM  Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 

    Closings & Holidays

    December 25

    January 1 and 6

    Reservations required

    Book your spot by calling +34 955 220 543 or emailing [email protected], and letting them know you have passes from Go City. Please include your pass number(s) and the date you'd like to book for. 

    Tour spots can be reserved up to 24 hours before the starting time.

    Phone

    +34 605 31 36 84

    Getting there

    Address

    Naturanda ́s office

    Plaza de España, 9

    Moncloa – Aravaca, 28008

    Madrid

    MAPFRE Foundation Art Exhibitions

    For more information, visit the MAPFRE Foundation website.

    Getting in

    Just show your pass at the front desk.

    Hours of Operation

    Monday (except holidays): 2PM – 8PM
    Tuesday - Saturday: 11AM – 8PM
    Sunday and public holidays: 11AM – 7PM
    Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.

    Closings & Holidays

    December 24th and 31st: 11AM - 3PM
    December 25th: closed
    January 5th: 11AM - 3PM
    January 1st and 6th: closed

    Getting there

    Address

    Paseo de Recoletos 23

    Madrid, 28004

    ES

    Toledo and Segovia full-day tour

    Getting in

    Please show your pass to the tour guide at the meeting point.

    Entry to the Alcázar of Segovia is not included with your pass.

    Hours of Operation

    Daily departures from Madrid at 7:45AM OR 9AM (depending on which you select when booking)

    Closings & Holidays

    January 1 and 26; December 25

    Reservations required

    Book your spot at least 24 hours in advance by following this link. Select your preferred language (English or Spanish), date and time and enter your pass number(s). You will need to enter your credit card details, however you'll not be charged unless you fail to turn up without cancelling 24 hours before the tour departs. 

    Website

    https://my.hornblower.com/assets/scripts/amigom/toledo-and-segovia-full-day-trip.html

    Phone

    +34 911293483

    Getting there

    Address

    Metro Ventas, Plaza de las Ventas

    Madrid, 28020

    ES

    Self-guided Toledo tour

    For more information, visit the Self-guided Toledo tour website, email [email protected] or call 34 616362599.

    Getting in

    Arrive at the VPT Tours office at your booked departure time and show your pass in the office.

    Tours are available in both English and Spanish.

    Hours of Operation

    There are two daily departures from Madrid:

    • 8:30AM – with this option you can choose a return time of either 1:45PM or 4:30PM. (This will be selected before departure - you cannot change the return time once in Toledo)
    • 10AM – with this option, there is a single return time at 4:30PM. 
    • On weekends there is an extra departure at 3PM, with a return time at 6:45PM.

    Closings & Holidays

    The tour doesn’t operate on national holidays.

    Reservations required

    To book your Toledo tour, email [email protected] stating your preferred date.

    Phone

    34 616362599

    Getting there

    Address

    Calle Ferraz 3

    Madrid, 28008

    ES

    Museo de Cera (Wax Museum)

    Check the Museum of Wax's website for up-to-date opening times.

    Getting in

    Please show your pass at the museum gate for entry.

    Hours of Operation

    Please visit the Museum of Wax's website for up-to-date opening hours.

    Getting there

    Address

    Paseo de Recoletos, 41

    Madrid, 28004

    ES

    Segovia Half-Day Trip from Madrid

    Getting in

    Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure of your trip and show your pass and booking confirmation.

    Please note: monument entry fees are not included in the tour, plus any food or beverages. 

    Hours of Operation

    Tours depart daily at 3PM
    Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.

    Closings & Holidays

    December 24th, 25th and 31st
    January 1st, 5th and 6th

    Reservations required

    Please email [email protected] to book your slot. Don't forget to mention that you’re a Go City customer and include your pass numbers and the date of the trip you’d like to go on.

    Getting there

    Address

    C. de Ferraz, 3, Moncloa - Aravaca

    Madrid

    , 28008

    Bike Rental Madrid

    For more information please see the Naturanda website.

    Getting in

    Just head to the Naturanda office in Madrid and show your pass to pick up a bike.
    Please note: you'll be asked to leave a form of ID as a security deposit for the bikes.

    Hours of Operation

    Pick your bike up from the Naturanda office daily from 8:30AM - 8PM

    Reservations required

    No need to book, just head to the Naturanda shop to pick up a bike.

    Phone

    +34 955 220 543

    Getting there

    Address

    Naturanda ́s office

    Plaza de España, 9

    Moncloa – Aravaca, 28008

    Madrid

    Segovia and Avila Full-Day Tour from Madrid

    For more information, visit the VPT Tours website..

    Getting in

    Meet your tour guide at 3, Calle de Feraz. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour time.

    Tours are available in English and Spanish.

    Hours of Operation

    Tours depart daily at 9:30AM. You will return to Madrid around 6PM. 

    Reservations required

    To make your booking, please email [email protected] with your preferred date. Don't forget to include that you're a Go City customer!

    Getting there

    Address

    3, Ferraz Street

    Madird, 28008

    Spain

    Small Group Madrid Bike Tour With Churros and Chocolate

    For more details, head to the official website.

    Getting in

    Once you've booked your spot on the tour, head to the meeting point where your guide will be holding an orange ExperienceFirst sign.

    Hours of Operation

    10AM Thursday, Sunday and Monday

    Closings & Holidays

    Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

    Reservations required

    Please follow this link to book your spot on the tour.

    Website

    https://www.exp1.com/madrid-tours/small-group-madrid-bike-tour-with-churros-and-chocolate-with-pass/

    Getting there

    Address

    Outside the 100 Montaditos of Calle de la Montera 34

    Madrid ,

    Highlights of Madrid Walking Tour

    For more details, head to the official website.

    Getting in

    Once you've made your reservation, meet your guide at the meeting point where they'll be holding an orange ExperienceFirst sign. Be sure to show your booking confirmation and your pass to join the tour.

    Hours of Operation

    9AM every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

    Closings & Holidays

    Closed on Sunday, Monday and Thursday

    Reservations required

    Follow this link to book your spot on the tour.

    Website

    https://www.exp1.com/madrid-tours/highlights-of-madrid-walking-tour-with-pass/

    Getting there

    Address

    Outside the Heladeria Palazzo in Puerta del Sol 11

    Madrid ,

    Excursion Alcalá de Henares and Wine Tourism

    Getting in

    Please check in at the Naturanda Madrid Office five minutes before the start time of the tour.

    Hours of Operation

    Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9:30AM

    Closings & Holidays

    December 25th
    January 1st
    January 6th

    Reservations required

    Book your spot by calling +34 955 220 543 or emailing [email protected], and letting them know you have passes from Go City. Please include your pass number(s) and the date you'd like to book for. 

    Tour spots can be reserved up to 24 hours before the starting time.

    Phone

    +34 605 31 36 84

    Getting there

    Address

    Pl. de España,

    9, Moncloa

    Aravaca,, 28008

    Madrid

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