Plaza Mayor Tours and Activities

Admire the spectacular sights of Spain’s vibrant capital on a bicycle tour of Madrid. With a knowledgeable guide, cycle at a leisurely pace to important monuments like Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace of Madrid. Stop intermittently to listen to illuminating commentary from your expert guide, and to capture photographs of Madrid’s historical and architectural highlights. All safety equipment is included on this tour.

Coast through Madrid on a 2-wheeled, self-balancing electric Segway scooter during this 2- or 3-hour tour of the city's highlights and landmarks. On the 2-hour tour, follow your guide through the city center, passing locations important to the capital city's history and culture such as the San Miguel market, the royal palace and Plaza Mayor. Choose the 3-hour tour to add time traveling through the urban park El Retiro and down the Paseo del Prado. Instruction and use of all equipment included; no experience necessary.

A hop-on hop-off Madrid sightseeing tour by open-top double-decker bus is the perfect introduction to this incredible city. Select a 1- or 2-day ticket that lets you board and disembark at any of the stops along two interconnecting routes, so you can explore city sights at your own pace. Hear onboard audio commentary and check out Madrid’s many plazas, museums, and theaters with the provided map and guidebook.

Add a fun twist to your sightseeing as you zip around Spain’s largest city on a Segway. Learn to operate your easy-to-use self-balancing Segway, then follow your guide on a scenic 3-hour tour of Madrid’s historic center. Glide down the grand boulevard of Paseo de Prado and around El Retiro park, and hop off along the way to admire landmarks such as the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Plaza Mayor, and the Mercado de San Miguel.

Save your energy by sightseeing on an electric Segway during this short tour that includes a visit to the Egyptian Temple of Debod. Learn to ride and maneuver your Segway and roll into the city center to see the opulent Royal Palace, Plaza de Espana and more. Next, visit the ancient temple gifted to Spain from Egypt and erected at one of the highest vistas in Madrid.  

Discover many of Madrid’s attractions and cruise effortlessly around Retiro Park, the city’s green oasis, on this Segway tour. Traveling by electric personal transporter, glide around the park’s beautiful highlights, seeing the lake, Crystal Palace, and monuments including the famous Fallen Angel statue. Plus, take in other landmarks such as cobbled Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Segway training and a helmet included.

Discover Madrid’s vibrant culinary scene on a delicious tapas tour. Stroll through the evening-lit streets with a guide and sample delicious tapas dishes at popular restaurants while learning about the local ingredients. Treat your palette to delicious Spanish wines complemented by items like Iberian ham, salted cod, rich chickpea stew and more. To keep this experience intimate, group size is limited to 12 people.

See another side of Madrid on this enchanting, 2-hour night tour by bike. Pedal through historic streets and squares after the sun goes down and the city takes on an atmospheric glow. See illuminated landmarks like the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor and Retiro Park, and cruise down lesser-known side streets for a local perspective on Madrid after dark.

Cover lots of ground in Madrid in a short period of time during this half-day Segway tour. Hop aboard a 2-wheeled, self-balancing, electric scooter for a quick lesson, then take off through the city once you feel comfortable. Visit city highlights such as the Plaza de Armeria, the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, La Torre de los Lujanes, and others. Your guide will provide insightful commentary as you travel.

With limited time to explore Madrid, it can be tough to see all the top sights. On this bicycle tour perfect for travelers hoping to see more in less time, you can visit several of Madrid's most notable sights, in only a few hours. Just grab your helmet, hop on your bike, and let your guide lead you through some of Madrid's most scenic neighborhoods, like Malasaña and Barrio de Las Letras, with several stops along the way.

Hop on an electric bike and explore Madrid without draining energy on this small-group two-wheel tour. Save time planning your own route or transport, and spin around the must-sees with ease—covering ground more quickly than on foot thanks to the electric pedal assist. Tour sites such as the Plaza Mayor and Retiro Park; and hear stories about them from your guide you might never learn otherwise.

Immerse yourself in Madrid's history as you explore the city's most important sites and Royal Palace. Get the story behind the city's architectural history, following its evolution from "Moorish Madrid" into the Habsburg and Bourbon periods. Then skip the long lines and visit the Spanish Royal Palace, seeing the royal collections and admiring its Baroque details. This Madrid sightseeing tour includes all entrance fees

Get a comprehensive tour of Madrid's top sights via bicycle on this small-group tour. With a guide in the lead, you can just pedal along and focus on the scenery. Sights include Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol, the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, St. Ann's Square, the Egyptian Templo de Debod, and others. Listen to commentary from your guide on the local history, culture, and architecture.

We demystify Spanish wine in a fun way, with no pretentiousness, witty banter and bad jokes. Oh, and we try lovely wines!

Delve into Spanish history with this bicycle tour of Retiro Park and the Literary Quarter. Pedal through some of the most charming parts of the city while learning about everything from the Spanish Inquisition to the Golden Age of Spanish Literature.

View the Royal Palace, Opera Square, Templo de Debod, Almudena Cathedral and more on a 90-minute Segway tour of Madrid at night. Let a local guide point out major landmarks and explain their significance while you cruise effortlessly through the city. Your 2-wheeled self-balancing device is easy to maneuver and comes equipped with headlights. Helmet and practice included.

Discover the best of Spain on this 9-day tour from Madrid. With an expert guide, visit must-see Spanish cities, with guided sightseeing and free time in each to explore independently. Experience the delights of Madrid, see Cordoba’s Great Mosque, explore charm-laden Seville, and visit Granada’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alhambra Palace and Generalife. Then, finish your Spain itinerary with time in Valencia and beautiful, buzzing Barcelona. 3- or 4-star hotel accommodation, daily breakfasts and air-conditioned coach transport are included, making this Spain vacation itinerary one of the most comprehensive available.

Discover Madrid in the most comfortable and fun way with this 180-minute tour in Eco Tuk Tuk. Do not leave anything to see in the big city, meet Madrid in a single trip of a lifetime and also the most modern and commercial. Ask our guides to explain the city to you and to take the best photographs you will take on the trip. Make your stay in Madrid an unforgettable experience and take a great memory of this wonderful city! We comply with the measures to reduce contagion by the Spanish Ministry of Health's COVID19 for guides and means of transportation. * Note: in winter tuk-tuk have protective layers against rain and wind. They also have blankets so that our clients do not get cold.

Experience the unique flavor and culture of the Spanish capital on a history and tapas walking tour in Madrid, including dinner. Stroll through the atmospheric streets of the old city center while your guide illuminates the many-layered history of sights like Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace. Along the way, stop at several authentic tapas bars, to feast like a local on an array of traditional appetizer-sized dishes paired with Spanish wine, sangria, and typical liquors.

Eco Tuk Tuk offers you a 120 minute trip through the city of Madrid. A contact with the capital of Spain in which our guides can point you to the most relevant areas of the city and discover its secrets. It is a perfect way to get a broad idea of everything you can enjoy in the city on your travel days. And also the best possible photo tour for the traveler. Make your stay in Madrid an unforgettable experience and take a great memory of this wonderful city! We comply with the measures to reduce contagion by the Spanish Ministry of Health's COVID19 for guides and means of transportation. * Note: in winter tuk-tuk have protective layers against rain and wind. They also have blankets so that our clients do not get cold.

See the best of Andalusia on this 7-day tour, beginning in Madrid. Spend two days exploring the Spanish capital independently, and then travel through the iconic Don Quixote countryside to Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo over the course of the week. Check off top sights, including the rose-hinted Alhambra in Granada and Toledo’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, and enjoy a combination of both guided tours and free time. Six nights of accommodation, select meals, transport and the services of a professional guide are all included.

Treat your taste buds to this 3.5-hour walking tapas tour of Madrid! Gain insight into the cherished Spanish culinary tradition from your local guide as you visit four or five eateries around the city on a lunch or dinner tour. Sample authentic tapas like Iberian ham, locally produced cheeses and paella, accompanied by regional wine or beer at each stop. All tapas and drinks are included, so be sure to bring your walking shoes and your appetite!

Welcome to this personal running tour of Madrid. Our guides all have great knowledge and experience of Madrid and we will take you on a running guide tour around the centre of Madrid. We will cover most of the main attractions during our run and this will also give you a great overview of Madrid and how the city is laid out. This is great if you want to continue exploring on your own later during your stay. The tour also covers areas of history, day to day life in Madrid, great restaurants and bars. You have the chance to ask us for recommendations and tips on how to make your stay in Madrid as memorable as possible. At some attractions we will do a full stop for your guide to give you some information as well as having time to take some photos. The tour guide will also point out additional sights etc. during the run between the stops. We will run as fast as the slowest member of the group.

Explore Madrid’s top sights aboard a Segway during this fun-filled and informative 90-minute tour. Check out iconic landmarks like the Puerto del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace, San Miguel Market and more, learning about city history and fascinating stories of its royal families from your guide. Your electric-powered transportation helps take all the hard work out of your exploration so you can relax and simply take in the sights. A Segway and helmet, plus a guide and city map, are included.