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Wine Tasting Tours from Madrid

Written by Viator, May 2013

Tours & Tickets

As the third-largest producer of wine in the world, wine tasting in Madrid should definitely be on your travel itinerary. Here’s how to get the most toast-worthy experience out of your trip to the ...  Read more

Madrid Cooking Classes

Written by Viator, March 2013

Tours & Tickets

Mounds of colorful seafood paella served up on giant silver platters; a table spread with bite-sized tapas shared among friends; sugary piping hot churros (fingerlike fried donuts) dipped in rich hot ...  Read more

Multi Day Tours from Madrid

Written by Viator, November 2012

4 star rating: Recommended 18 Ratings | Tours & Tickets

Madrid's crowded shopping streets, lively tapas bars and all-night parties might make it difficult to leave, but the capital’s central location makes it the perfect base for exploring the rest of ...  Read more

Spain Tours from Madrid

Written by Viator, August 2010

4 star rating: Recommended 368 Ratings | Tours & Tickets

While the Spanish capital, Madrid, isn’t short of things to do, there are fantastic day trips and longer tours to discover the rich history of this beautiful Spanish region. El Escorial is ...  Read more

Tapas in Madrid

Written by Viator, August 2010

4.5 star rating: Recommended 378 Ratings | Tours & Tickets

Legend has it that the original tapas were used as covers to keep the sherry in Andalusian taverns safe from flies dropping into the glass. Bread, ham or chorizo were best, and led to the creation ...  Read more

Madrid Nightlife

Written by Viator, August 2010

4.5 star rating: Recommended 384 Ratings | Tours & Tickets

The electrifying capital of Spain, Madrid is one of the world's most vibrant and exciting cities. The nightlife in Madrid is like nowhere else – the night starts around 2am and drinking, dancing ...  Read more

Madrid Suggested Itineraries

Written by Viator, August 2010

4 star rating: Recommended 1505 Ratings | Tours & Tickets

The Spanish capital, Madrid, is a sensational city for nightlife lovers, gourmets, art lovers, and football fans alike. Take a Madrid tour, or jump on the hop-on hop-off bus to get a feel for the ...  Read more

El Rastro Market, Madrid

Written by ROD C , Australia, January 2011

3 star rating: Worth doing 1 Rating

Street markets are an important part of the life of Madrid, and the Sunday market called El Rastro is the king of them all. It's easy to get to by Metro and you can spend a great day wandering the ...  Read more

Russian Art in Prado Museum

Written by Philippa Burne , UK, January 2012

The Prado in Madrid and the Hermitage in St Petersburg Russia are two of the world’s greatest museums. This past year marked the Spain-Russia Dual Year, so these two world-leaders of culture got ...  Read more

Madrid in Pictures

Written by Jodi R , Germany, October 2011

Madrid is sunshine, culture, atmosphere, tapas... and Inbox 12. Inbox 12 is a unique postcard publication where you receive 12 illustrated cards by local artists designed to celebrate their ...  Read more

The Madrid Rio

Written by Jodi R , Germany, July 2011

The Madrid Rio is a new urban beach, nature and recreation area on the banks of the Manzanares river, built over the old inner-ring road in the heart of the city only 1.5km from the Puerta del Sol. ...  Read more

Madrid’s Teleférico Cable Car

Written by Erin R , March 2013

Beyond Madrid’s main attractions like the Almudena Cathedral and the Royal Palace, there still remains a lot to be discovered, but not necessarily by foot: instead rise above the city in a ...  Read more

Convento de la Encarnación

Written by Erin R , March 2013

Translated as the Royal Monastery of the Incarnation, this 17th-century convent sits just steps away from Madrid’s Plaza de Oriente and other well-known city attractions, such as the Royal Palace ...  Read more

Tips for First-Time Visitors to Madrid

Written by Erin R , February 2013

From tipping to throwing trash on the ground and not getting your stuff stolen, Madrid is the kind of city that can feel a lot more like home if you know a little insider info. Here are a few of my ...  Read more

Tapas Hopping in Madrid

Written by Erin R , February 2013

When it comes to Madrid, Spain, there’s no better way to get to know the city and its culture than through its food and, better yet, through its tapas. Here are a few top tips on how to eat your way ...  Read more

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