Prado Museum Visit with an Art Historian, Madrid

Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit

(1)

Small group · 4 hours

(Seafood) foodies unite! Learn to make one of Spain's most iconic dishes, paella, with the help of a local chef in a small class setting. You'll go through all the steps, starting with a visit to one of the city's best markets to shop for fresh ingredients. Back at the kitchen, you'll pair up with fellow participants and get to work, first preparing traditional Spanish dishes, like gazpacho, before you tackle the main dish. Throughout, you'll gain insight into Spanish culinary traditions and receive helpful cooking tips. The experience ends with enjoying a delicious meal of your creations and taking home a recipe booklet.

Private Visit to Madrid’s Local Markets & Tasting

Private · 4 hours

Join a passionate foodie and visit a few of Madrid's famed public markets, an excellent way to experience local culture and customs. You'll learn about the city's history, social norms, traditional recipes, and interesting food facts as you walk through the aisles of vendors selling goods like seafood, seasonal fruit, fresh vegetables, cheese, meats like Iberian pork, nuts, dried fruit, and artisan bread. Along the way, enjoy sampling a few delicious items and learn how to make a tortilla de patata (Spanish omelet), one of the country's most important recipes.

Short Prado Museum Visit

(4)

Small group · 1.5 hours

Considered the most important museum in Madrid (and one of the most popular in Europe), the Museo Nacional del Prado is perfect for anyone interested in Spanish, European, and international art—though, even novice art enthusiasts will enjoy this activity. With the help of a professional guide and skip-the-line tickets, you'll walk through the museum, learning about its history and global influence. Stop at the highlights and view incredible works of art from renowned masters like Goya, Rubens, Titian, Bosch, and more. Because you'll be in a small group, your guide can tailor the experience to your interests.

Family-Friendly Prado Museum Visit

Private · 1.5 hours

Enjoy a kid-focused exploration of Madrid's most important museum (and one of the most popular in Europe), the Museo Nacional del Prado. Learning about art and developing an appreciation for it is known to help kids express their ideas and creativity. With this in mind, you and your family will peruse the masterpieces at the Prado with fun activities, games, and tasks. Your professional guide and skip-the-line tickets will help you walk through the museum, learning about its history and global influence interactively and entertainingly.

Prado Museum & Cultural Walk with Lunch at Botín

(5)

Small group · 4 hours

Perfect for art lovers, literary buffs, and foodies alike, this half-day experience combines a visit to the Museo Nacional del Prado with a stroll through Madrid's Literary Quarter and a memorable lunch at the world's oldest restaurant. Begin with a 90-minute spin around "El Prado" as your expert guide highlights 15-20 of the museum's most important masterpieces. Work up an appetite with a cultural walk through some of the Spanish capital's most storied streets and squares, then follow in the footsteps of Goya and Hemingway as you're welcomed at Botín for a behind-the-scenes tour and a three-course meal.

Private Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum Visit

Private · 2 hours

Enjoy a two-hour private visit to the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid's Triangle of Art. With an expert guide, explore artwork from the 13th to the 20th century, including creations from acclaimed artists like Picasso, Degas, and Matisse. Tailor the experience to your specific interests and bypass the queue with pre-booked skip-the-line tickets as you explore one of the finest private collections of art in the world.

Private City Highlights Walk

(5)

Private · 4 hours

Join a local guide for a fascinating look at Madrid, from its most historic sites and monuments to lesser-known neighborhoods and hidden treasures. As a private experience, you can cater the half-day walk to your specific interests; expect some essential views into Madrid's past and cultural traditions at squares like Plaza Mayor, churches like the Almudena Cathedral, and hip neighborhoods like La Latina. As you stroll, your guide will offer a mini history lesson and unexpected anecdotes that might surprise you, before wrapping things up with a taste of some traditional tapas.

Evening Tapas, Taverns & History Walk

(4)

Small group · 4 hours

Pair classic tapas with century-old taverns and Madrid's history as a local guide shows you how you can't tell the city's story without its food. Bring your appetite as you set out on the relaxed 1.7-mile walk through the city's oldest parts, stopping for tapas at a handful of beloved neighborhood spots. Along the way, you'll sip vermouth at a historic tavern linked to the Spanish Civil War, explore the hidden squares of the Habsburg district, and savor grilled mushrooms and garlic shrimp at a family-run tavern from 1906. Perfect for foodies and history buffs, this experience offers a flavorful journey through Madrid's past.

Private Toledo Day Trip

(4)

Private · 8 hours

Perfect for history and architecture enthusiasts, this private day trip introduces you to Toledo with the help of a personal driver and expert guide. You'll learn about the UNESCO-listed city's rich history with visits to key sites like the hilltop Alcázar de Toledo, the grand Toledo Cathedral, and the Church of Santo Tomé, known for its Mudéjar tower and El Greco masterpiece. After a guided walk, the rest of the afternoon is free for you to grab lunch and explore at your own pace, perhaps discovering the atmospheric Jewish Quarter or heading out of town to a scenic nature trail.

Private Chueca Neighborhood Walk

Private · 2.5 hours

Perfect for travelers looking to see a more authentic side of Madrid, this private excursion introduces you to trendy Chueca, one of the Spanish capital's most diverse, tolerant neighborhoods. Meet your local guide at a traditional beer hall and follow them on a stroll through their home barrio (neighborhood), visiting buzzing markets, historic plazas, and 18th-century churches. Along the way, you'll witness colorful street art, visit local hangout spots, and discover why Chueca is one of Madrid's hidden highlights.

Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit

(1)

Small group · 4 hours

(Seafood) foodies unite! Learn to make one of Spain's most iconic dishes, paella, with the help of a local chef in a small class setting. You'll go through all the steps, starting with a visit to one of the city's best markets to shop for fresh ingredients. Back at the kitchen, you'll pair up with fellow participants and get to work, first preparing traditional Spanish dishes, like gazpacho, before you tackle the main dish. Throughout, you'll gain insight into Spanish culinary traditions and receive helpful cooking tips. The experience ends with enjoying a delicious meal of your creations and taking home a recipe booklet.

Private Visit to Madrid’s Local Markets & Tasting

Private · 4 hours

Join a passionate foodie and visit a few of Madrid's famed public markets, an excellent way to experience local culture and customs. You'll learn about the city's history, social norms, traditional recipes, and interesting food facts as you walk through the aisles of vendors selling goods like seafood, seasonal fruit, fresh vegetables, cheese, meats like Iberian pork, nuts, dried fruit, and artisan bread. Along the way, enjoy sampling a few delicious items and learn how to make a tortilla de patata (Spanish omelet), one of the country's most important recipes.

Short Prado Museum Visit

(4)

Small group · 1.5 hours

Considered the most important museum in Madrid (and one of the most popular in Europe), the Museo Nacional del Prado is perfect for anyone interested in Spanish, European, and international art—though, even novice art enthusiasts will enjoy this activity. With the help of a professional guide and skip-the-line tickets, you'll walk through the museum, learning about its history and global influence. Stop at the highlights and view incredible works of art from renowned masters like Goya, Rubens, Titian, Bosch, and more. Because you'll be in a small group, your guide can tailor the experience to your interests.

Family-Friendly Prado Museum Visit

Private · 1.5 hours

Enjoy a kid-focused exploration of Madrid's most important museum (and one of the most popular in Europe), the Museo Nacional del Prado. Learning about art and developing an appreciation for it is known to help kids express their ideas and creativity. With this in mind, you and your family will peruse the masterpieces at the Prado with fun activities, games, and tasks. Your professional guide and skip-the-line tickets will help you walk through the museum, learning about its history and global influence interactively and entertainingly.

Prado Museum & Cultural Walk with Lunch at Botín

(5)

Small group · 4 hours

Perfect for art lovers, literary buffs, and foodies alike, this half-day experience combines a visit to the Museo Nacional del Prado with a stroll through Madrid's Literary Quarter and a memorable lunch at the world's oldest restaurant. Begin with a 90-minute spin around "El Prado" as your expert guide highlights 15-20 of the museum's most important masterpieces. Work up an appetite with a cultural walk through some of the Spanish capital's most storied streets and squares, then follow in the footsteps of Goya and Hemingway as you're welcomed at Botín for a behind-the-scenes tour and a three-course meal.

Private Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum Visit

Private · 2 hours

Enjoy a two-hour private visit to the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid's Triangle of Art. With an expert guide, explore artwork from the 13th to the 20th century, including creations from acclaimed artists like Picasso, Degas, and Matisse. Tailor the experience to your specific interests and bypass the queue with pre-booked skip-the-line tickets as you explore one of the finest private collections of art in the world.

Private City Highlights Walk

(5)

Private · 4 hours

Join a local guide for a fascinating look at Madrid, from its most historic sites and monuments to lesser-known neighborhoods and hidden treasures. As a private experience, you can cater the half-day walk to your specific interests; expect some essential views into Madrid's past and cultural traditions at squares like Plaza Mayor, churches like the Almudena Cathedral, and hip neighborhoods like La Latina. As you stroll, your guide will offer a mini history lesson and unexpected anecdotes that might surprise you, before wrapping things up with a taste of some traditional tapas.

Evening Tapas, Taverns & History Walk

(4)

Small group · 4 hours

Pair classic tapas with century-old taverns and Madrid's history as a local guide shows you how you can't tell the city's story without its food. Bring your appetite as you set out on the relaxed 1.7-mile walk through the city's oldest parts, stopping for tapas at a handful of beloved neighborhood spots. Along the way, you'll sip vermouth at a historic tavern linked to the Spanish Civil War, explore the hidden squares of the Habsburg district, and savor grilled mushrooms and garlic shrimp at a family-run tavern from 1906. Perfect for foodies and history buffs, this experience offers a flavorful journey through Madrid's past.

Private Toledo Day Trip

(4)

Private · 8 hours

Perfect for history and architecture enthusiasts, this private day trip introduces you to Toledo with the help of a personal driver and expert guide. You'll learn about the UNESCO-listed city's rich history with visits to key sites like the hilltop Alcázar de Toledo, the grand Toledo Cathedral, and the Church of Santo Tomé, known for its Mudéjar tower and El Greco masterpiece. After a guided walk, the rest of the afternoon is free for you to grab lunch and explore at your own pace, perhaps discovering the atmospheric Jewish Quarter or heading out of town to a scenic nature trail.

Private Chueca Neighborhood Walk

Private · 2.5 hours

Perfect for travelers looking to see a more authentic side of Madrid, this private excursion introduces you to trendy Chueca, one of the Spanish capital's most diverse, tolerant neighborhoods. Meet your local guide at a traditional beer hall and follow them on a stroll through their home barrio (neighborhood), visiting buzzing markets, historic plazas, and 18th-century churches. Along the way, you'll witness colorful street art, visit local hangout spots, and discover why Chueca is one of Madrid's hidden highlights.

Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit

(1)

Small group · 4 hours

(Seafood) foodies unite! Learn to make one of Spain's most iconic dishes, paella, with the help of a local chef in a small class setting. You'll go through all the steps, starting with a visit to one of the city's best markets to shop for fresh ingredients. Back at the kitchen, you'll pair up with fellow participants and get to work, first preparing traditional Spanish dishes, like gazpacho, before you tackle the main dish. Throughout, you'll gain insight into Spanish culinary traditions and receive helpful cooking tips. The experience ends with enjoying a delicious meal of your creations and taking home a recipe booklet.

Private Visit to Madrid’s Local Markets & Tasting

Private · 4 hours

Join a passionate foodie and visit a few of Madrid's famed public markets, an excellent way to experience local culture and customs. You'll learn about the city's history, social norms, traditional recipes, and interesting food facts as you walk through the aisles of vendors selling goods like seafood, seasonal fruit, fresh vegetables, cheese, meats like Iberian pork, nuts, dried fruit, and artisan bread. Along the way, enjoy sampling a few delicious items and learn how to make a tortilla de patata (Spanish omelet), one of the country's most important recipes.