Top things to do in Madrid in Summer (Updated October 2026)

Soar through the skies on an incredible hot-air balloon ride above Spain’s gorgeous Guadarrama Regional Park! The exciting flight glides above a landscape of forests...
$234

From the balloon we can enjoy unparalleled views of the World Heritage City and its main monuments. The tranquility of the balloon basket allows for...
$285

Our recommendation for this activity is that you acquire several hours. We do not recommend this so that you can beat yourself up to paddle...
$15

Discover the Retreat and Madrid of Bourbons Fall in love with Parque del Retiro, the great green lung of Madrid, and be impressed by the...
$3

✨ A unique tour of Madrid ✨ No other tour brings together as many landmarks of the city as this. With expert local guides, you...
$3

Embark on a captivating journey through Madrid’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems with our interactive self-guided tour app. From the majestic Palacio Real and the...
$3

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Tuk Tuk Tour. From the historic Royal Palace, home to kings, to the bustling Gran Via, known as...
$3

The Best Way to Discover Madrid: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity....
$3

Uncover the Magic of Madrid with Your Personal Audio Guide Tired of feeling touristy — but still want to experience Madrid? With 100 captivating audio...
$3

Madrid Historical Walking Tour
Join our fascinating tour where you will learn and get to know Madrid in the most fun way and be seduced by the stories that...
$3

Madrid Essential is the most complete tour of the historic center of Madrid : Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, San Miguel Market, Arab Wall, Almudena...
$5

Tour Gran Via, Cibeles, Paseo del Prado, the Fountain of Neptune and the Retiro Park in 21⁄2 hours. The tour of monumental and Bourbon Madrid:...
$5

Madrid City Highlights Walking Tour
Join our captivating 2.5-hour Tour of Madrid, where you’ll immerse yourself in the city’s rich blend of history and culture. Starting at the Tourist Information...
$5

On this self-guided walking tour led by tour guide and writer Felicity Hughes, you’ll discover another side to Madrid’s famous El Retiro Park. The much-loved...
$5

Madrid's grandest mile runs from a palace that's actually a post office to a glass palace that was built for plants — and this trail...
$6

Every legend Madrid tells about itself — the bear, the strawberry tree, the plaza executions and royal parades — starts within a few streets of...
$6

Madrid Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discover Madrid's soul through an immersive audio experience that puts you in complete control of your journey. Unlike traditional group tours with rigid schedules, you'll...
$6

You'll hear about the stories, characters and architecture that have helped define the spirit of Madrid. This covers aspects of Madrid’s religious and rebellious contexts...
$7

Forget the fixed timings of conventional walking tours and explore the tapas hotspots of central Madrid with a VoiceMap tour. Download the mobile app and...
$7

Discover the story of Madrid's Manzanares River without joining a tour group with this affordable walking tour. • Take in the area’s 300,000-year-long history including...
$10

On this self-guided walking tour, you'll leaf through centuries of history in one of the capital’s newest public parks Parque Madrid Río (meaning Madrid River...
$10

