Top 5 things to do and see in Madrid on a family vacation
Whether you’re planning your next family weekend or family vacation in Madrid, you’re probably looking for the best things to do. Good news, we’ve put together our top 5 of the best things to do in the Spanish capital, and we’re sure you’ll do them all!
1 - Visit Madrid with your family on an english bike tour, a unique and fun activity
Taking a bike ride around Madrid in English is a fun and enjoyable experience. If you’re traveling to Madrid as a family for the first time and are new to the city, this is the perfect activity. As well as introducing you to the history of Spain, your guide will give you lots of tips on where to eat and what to visit during your stay.
Why take this tour? Madrid is a relatively large city, so getting around by bike will save you an enormous amount of time, and you’ll be able to get your bearings thanks to your guide, who will advise you on how to have the best possible stay.
2 - Take a Tuk-Tuk tour of Madrid with a guide, an original activity
Visiting Madrid by Tuk-Tuk is one of the best ways to discover the capital. Your driver will take you to many areas of the capital during your visit. The activity usually lasts between 1 h and 3 h. The more hours you choose, the larger your area of discovery. If you’re visiting Madrid in 3 days as part of a family trip, we recommend you do this activity on the first day.
Why do this activity? Just like visiting Madrid by bike, you’ll get to know the city faster. The difference is that the Tuk-Tuk is more intimate, so you’ll be in your own bubble as a family, reinforcing the family spirit and creating lasting memories.
3 - Book a guided tour of Madrid's Royal Palace in English
Madrid’s Royal Palace is one of the top 3 monuments to visit during your stay in Madrid. Rich in history, it is one of the most beautiful palaces in Europe. During your visit, you’ll pass from room to room and discover the lifestyle of the monarchs.
Why do this activity? During a guided tour of the Palais Royal, you’ll become an active participant in your visit, asking your guide any questions you may have. Your whole family will be enriched with culture and memories thanks to this visit. In addition to being able to chat with your guide, you’ll enjoy a number of other advantages: private tours allow you to enter the palace more quickly.
4 - Visit the city of Toledo on a private english tour
Toledo, the former capital of Spain, is an unusual medieval city well worth visiting with an english-speaking guide. During your visit, you’ll discover numerous monuments (cathedrals, synagogues, museums…) as well as the city’s history. You can spend half a day or a whole day visiting Toledo with your family during your vacation. It’s advisable to go during the week to make the most of your getaway and avoid large groups of visitors.
Why do this activity? Toledo is located just 30 minutes by train from Madrid, and is a unique medieval city that won’t leave you indifferent. As you’ll have guessed, getting to Toledo from Madrid is very quick (and cheap: €25/p.r.p. by TGV) and won’t take up any of your vacation time. If you want to make the most of your time, you can leave early in Madrid and return at lunchtime.
5 - Book a guided tour of the Prado Museum with a specialist art history guide
Located in the heart of Madrid, just a stone’s throw from Retiro Park, the Prado Museum is one of the most beautiful museums in the world. If you’re visiting Madrid as a family, exploring it with an english-speaking guide will be a unique experience. If you’re already familiar with the Prado Museum, we recommend the Reina Sofia Museum, located opposite Atocha station.
Why do this activity? Visiting the Prado Museum on a guided tour will ensure that you don’t miss out on your visit. Your guide will show you a selection of paintings by some of history’s greatest painters. Once the tour is over, you’ll realize how much time you’ve saved and how much you’ve learned.