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#1Day Tour of Toledo & Segovia with Alcazar Entrance

Step back in time as you explore Toledo and Segovia on this guided excursion with an experienced guide. Learn about Spanish history while strolling past medi...

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Day Tour of Toledo & Segovia with Alcazar Entrance

#2Madrid City Tour - Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Get a lay of the land and soak in the sights of the Spanish capital on a double-decker bus, hopping on and off as you see fit to explore Madrid at your own p...

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Madrid City Tour - Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

#3Flamenco Show at Cardamomo Tablao

Let the swirling skirts, fanciful footwork, stirring guitar rhythms, and powerful vocals of world-class singers whisk you away to the Spain of a bygone era. ...

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Flamenco Show at Cardamomo Tablao

#4Real Madrid Bernabeu Tour - Open Date Ticket (Ticket Only)

Relive more than a hundred years of Real Madrid history. Welcome to the Bernabeu Tour, where you will see the stadium as you have never seen it before. Get r...

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Real Madrid Bernabeu Tour - Open Date Ticket (Ticket Only)

#5Skip-the-Line Royal Palace Tour

Skip the lines and get inside one of the most memorable Royal Castles of Europe, the “Royal Palace of Madrid”, with this tour. Take a look inside one of the ...

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Skip-the-Line Royal Palace Tour

#6Tablao Flamenco las Tablas Madrid Admission Ticket

Visit: Tablao Flamenco Las Tablas, Plaza Espana 9, 28008 Madrid SpainThanks to our elaborate staging, venue layout, quality stagecraft and artistic freedom, ...

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Tablao Flamenco las Tablas Madrid Admission Ticket

#7Flamenco Show at Corral de la Moreria

Considered the "cathedral of flamenco," the Corral de la Moreria is the oldest tablao (flamenco house) in the world. Sit back and prepare to be mes...

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Flamenco Show at Corral de la Moreria

#8Salamanca & Ávila Full-Day Tour

Visit the historic Spanish cities of Salamanca and Ávila on a guided tour that reveals the legends of these magnificent locales. In Salamanca you can explore...

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Salamanca & Ávila Full-Day Tour

#9Toledo three cultures Full-Day Tour with multiple options

An impressive city where elegant cathedrals stand alongside brooding stone fortifications, Learn about the way Christian, Jewish, and Muslim influences have ...

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$38
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Toledo three cultures Full-Day Tour with multiple options

#10City Highlights Tour with Admission to the Royal Palace

Start the tour from Julia Travel office where we take our coach and head to the Plaza de Oriente, then we will arrive at the Debod Temple where we will stop ...

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City Highlights Tour with Admission to the Royal Palace

Things To Do in Madrid

If you consider planning a vacation in Spain’s capital, you’ve come to the right place for guidance concerning things to do in Madrid. Because Madrid is a city that offers a plethora of activities, it will be easy to find Madrid excursions to thrill each member of your travel party.

Madrid is a colorful city with lots of festivals, music, outdoor markets, and an abundance of nightlife. It's been estimated that Madrid has more bars per capita than any other city of its size in the world, so come prepared to celebrate the night away in La Capital. The Gran Via are is particular known for its vibrant and eclectic nightlife. Wine also flows freely in Madrid; Spain has more land planted in wine grapes than any other wine-producing country. Madrid tours of local wine bars are one of the best ways to spend a sunny summer afternoon.

If history and culture are appealing to you, the Barrio de las Letras is a must see part of the city because of its historical buildings. This neighborhood was also well-loved by some of Spain's most prominent writers; Quevedo and Cervantes both called this area home. If you are the type who likes to find quirky local spots and sit with a book while people-watching, the Conde Duque neighborhood will supply you with an excellent selection of small cafes and bars that feature an alternative ambiance.

If shopping is near the top of your list of Madrid activities, you won't want to miss the Salamanca neighborhood. The multicultural area of Lavapies is one of the city's most unique places and is well worth a visit because you can find shops and cafes here representing all parts of the world. Because Madrid is such a large city, it is recommended you bring a good map to not get lost.

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