Things to do in Madrid

Visit the Prado's highlights with a single-room pass that lets you skip the line, viewing works by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco.

Explore the ancient Egyptian temple perched on a hill, offering panoramic city views at sunset; bring a light jacket.

Sit at a historic café in Plaza Mayor, enjoy a cortado and watch the bustling square.

Sample premium tapas such as jamón ibérico, pulpo a la gallega, and vermouth at this gourmet market.

Enjoy the classic fried‑egg‑over‑potatoes dish in a no‑frills tavern near La Moncloa.

Taste the hearty chickpea and meat stew in a rustic setting, a staple of Madrid cuisine.

Paddle past the Crystal Palace and rose gardens on a 30‑minute rowboat rental.

Ride the aerial tram over the forest canopy for panoramic views of the park.

Experience intimate live jazz performances in a relaxed Malasaña venue.

Sip a Negroni in a 1920s‑style cocktail bar near Gran Vía.

Watch a professional flamenco show with dinner, featuring dancers, guitarists, and singers.

View Picasso’s iconic painting Guernica up close in a dedicated gallery.

Take a 30‑minute AVE to Toledo, wander the Jewish quarter, and sample mazapán, including cathedral entry.