Why visit Madrid?

Madrid is one of the European cities that attracts the most visitors. The capital of Spain is a perfect combination of heritage, culture, leisure, and gastronomic diversity and quality. It is a unique city in the world.

Madrid has corners brimming with history and incredible heritage value. From its most emblematic streets to the best national museums or the most famous squares and parks.

In addition to this, Madrid stands out for its varied gastronomic and leisure offerings. In the capital, you can taste typical Spanish cuisine, Madrid-style dishes, or cuisine from virtually anywhere in the world.

Undoubtedly, Madrid is an ideal city to visit for several days. Below are some must-visit places during your stay in the capital of Spain:

Prado National Museum

The Prado National Museum is one of the reference places in Madrid. It is one of the most famous art galleries in the world, where you can contemplate works by Goya, Velázquez, El Bosco, Murillo, or Titian. Considered the most important cultural institution in the country, it is a must-visit if you travel to Madrid.

Opening hours:

  • Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

How to get there:

  • On foot: direction Paseo del Prado
  • By booking our transfers
  • Metro: Del Arte Station
  • Bus: 001, 1, 10, 14, 27

Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum

The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum is another great museum in the city of Madrid. It is an art gallery where you can discover the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza family. Inside, you can take a journey that starts from the 15th century (represented by artists like Jan van Eyck) and goes up to pop art or the abstract painting of Pollock.

Opening hours::

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday to Friday and Sunday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Saturdays: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

How to get there:

  • On foot: direction Paseo del Prado
  • By booking our transfers
  • Bus: Lines 133, 23, 32, 35
  • Metro: M-1, M-2, M-3, M-5, M-R

Reina Sofía National Art Center Museum

The Reina Sofía National Art Center Museum is a space dedicated to contemporary art, unique in the world for housing a collection that ranges from Picasso to Dalí, Maruja Mallo, Ángeles Santos, or Miró. Undoubtedly, the work that attracts the most visitors is Guernica, a symbol of the history of art in Spain.

Opening hours:

  • Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Sundays: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Closed on Tuesdays

How to get there:

  • On foot: direction Paseo del Prado
  • By booking our transfers
  • Bus: Lines 133, 23, 32, 35
  • Metro: M-1, M-2, M-3, M-5, M-R

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is one of the most visited places in Madrid. Considered the home of Real Madrid, one of the most successful football clubs in the world, it is one of the most impressive stadiums in the world. Its trophy room holds the history of a unique team.

Opening hours:

  • Monday to Saturday: 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Sundays and holidays: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Opening hours may vary depending on match schedules.

How to get there:

  • On foot: direction Paseo de la Castellana
  • By booking our transfers
  • Bus: Lines 133, 23, 32, 35
  • Metro: M-1, M-2, M-3, M-5, M-R

Retiro Park

Located in one of the key points of the city, Retiro Park is the green lung of Madrid. Its pond, the Crystal Palace, the Royal Astronomical Observatory, or the Monument to Alfonso XII are some of the reference points in its 118 hectares.

Opening hours:

  • Every day: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

How to get there:

  • On foot: direction city center
  • Metro: M-2 y M-9
  • Bus: 1, 19, 2, 20, 26, 61, 63, C1, C2.

Royal Palace of Madrid

The Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest royal palace in Western Europe. In a neoclassical baroque style, it currently houses a large number of objects of enormous artistic and heritage value, such as several Stradivarius violins.

Opening hours:

  • Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Sundays: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

How to get there:

  • On foot: direction city center
  • By booking our transfers
  • Bus: 133, 146, 147, 148
  • Metro: M-10, M-2, M-3, M-5

Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor is one of the most popular and photographed places in Madrid. Located 300 meters from Puerta del Sol, it is popular for its bars and cafés. In the center of the square, you can find the famous statue of Felipe III.

How to get there:

  • On foot: direction historical center, Sol neighborhood
  • By booking our transfers
  • Bus: Lines 133, 23, 32, 35
  • Metro: M-1, M-2, M-3, M-5, M-R