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.
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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!
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Guided tour at Sunset
Getting in
With us, there are no entry fees on the day – all you've got to do is show your pass.
Present your pass and booking information to your guide at the meeting point.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday and Thursday: 6PM
Tour duration: 3 hours
Reservations required
Book your spot at least 24 hours in advance by following this link. Select your preferred language (Enlish 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.
Alternatively, book by emailing [email protected] or calling +34 911293483. Please include your pass number in the email.
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Getting there
Address
Meet beside the statue of Isabel II:
Plaza de Isabel II,
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
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
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.
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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
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.
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Getting there
Address
Naturanda ́s office
Plaza de España, 9
Moncloa – Aravaca, 28008
Madrid
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.
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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.
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Getting there
Address
Outside the Heladeria Palazzo in Puerta del Sol 11
Madrid ,