▶️ top 10 things to DO and SEE in MADRID 🇪🇸

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

✅ check out our SELF-GUIDED travel guides on MADRID here ➡ htravelguidesspainandportugal.com/product-category/madrid/ Check out the following activities and tickets: ➡ ROYAL PALACE guided tour www.civitatis.com/en/madrid/royal-palace-madrid-tour/?aid=2167 ➡ PRADO MUSEUM guided tour www.civitatis.com/en/madrid/prado-museum-guided-tour/?aid=2167 ➡ REINA SOFÍA MUSEUM fast track ticket www.civitatis.com/en/madrid/museo-reina-sofia-ticket/?aid=2167 🙋🏻‍♂ If you intend to visit the interior of the Debod Temple, you need to book a time slot in advance here servpub.madrid.es/TemploDebod/Login

[@rickbelanger7266]

This is the BEST video I have seen on visiting Madrid. I have been there twice and agree with many of your comments. Two things I wish I had been aware of are the viewing locations that you mention in this video and the location of the vast park following the river in Madrid . However we did visit Parque del Retiro both times and loved it.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thank you for your words, Rick. There's always good to have reasons to return to a city you like! Make sure you have time for the Madrid Rio park next time you visit. And if you like viewpoints, we have an entire video with some excellent viewing locations: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ3Ke5KMdrB4psk All the best.

[@monishachaudhari1028]

Tony, your videos are GOLD!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

👏👏👏

[@manuelgimenezgarcia4160]

Madrid preciosa ciudad

[@nathancampbell82]

Hi Tony. I've never given anyone superthanks on KZbin but your videos absolutely deserve it mate! You cover exactly what the traveller needs to know. I also love the Aussie stubbie holder you have on your desk. 😊 Thank you soo much for your awesome work.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

That's very kind of you, Nathan. My sister has lived in Perth for over 20 years (she's become Australian in the process), that's where the Aussie flag comes from. All the best!

[@neilpa]

This channel is truly a hidden gem! Great video, and I have these places that you mentioned on my list for my upcoming visit to Madrid.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Many thanks for your kind words.

[@FRANCISCOLOPEZ-iz1pm]

Este ha sido uno sino el mjeor video que he visto de lo mas importante en Mdrid. Gracias

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Muchas gracias a ti, nos alegramos mucho.

[@jovanitomale129]

Best travel guide in YT for Spain. Thank you Tony and Wife!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Many thanks once again!

[@petermalbin1629]

Excellent video. So informative.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Glad to hear that!

[@MidnightAspec]

Just came back from our Spain/Portugal/Morocco trip, having had our last stay at the RUI hotel pictured @ :35. I watched your videos religiously before our trip out and the information that you provided was invaluable!! Thank you!!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Delighted to hear that!

[@TG1181]

Thank you. This video is very informative! ❤

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that!

[@juneplum]

Your videos are SO helpful! 👏👏Thank you for such wonderful, informative content.😊😊

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Delighted to hear that!

[@hrawson74]

I absolutely love how knowledgeable you are, but you are also very real about tourist traps and things that are not high quality; thank you so much for this!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Our pleasure!

[@bagindopalala1590]

Best and most informative about madrid I ever found. Tks U

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Very kind of you!

[@ericwarren4074]

Thank you Tony and Cecelia - looking forward to my Madrid/Valencia trip in June! Great video!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

June, what a lovely time to visit Spain. Thanks a lot, Eric!

[@petermalbin1629]

Great video, very informative

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Delighted to hear that!

[@goldcoastbloke1330]

I will be there in Madrid from Oct28 - Nov5‼️ So excited 🥰🥰🥰

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that!

[@goldcoastbloke1330]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Currently watching ur Video# 69

[@goldcoastbloke1330]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Hope u come up with a Bilbao video. How to travel from Madrid to Bilbao; what to see in Bilbao; the places; the foods; the weather, etc Thank You so much❤️❤️❤️

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@goldcoastbloke1330 it's on our wish list, but it will take a while.

[@goldcoastbloke1330]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal I understand, no rush. In the meantime, I will watch ur oyher videos.

[@AliEbrahimian]

Ola Tony, Very helpful video, thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that, Ali!

[@yararevirtual]

Another excellent video, with high quality production. I really liked!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thanks so much, Yara!

[@claudias.villegas5048]

Excelente video! Gracias, pronto visitaremos Madrid ❤

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Qué bien, Claudia, que lo paséis muy bien.

[@mssfl8580]

Tony--GREAT videos on Spain and Portugal--we are loving them. Would love some recommendations on overall food tours and potentially tuk tuk tours. Thanks again for all the hard work here.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello there, check out our food recommendations here kzbin.info/aero/PLWH9E2sQGItoTD_lgd0vzO_Ve3EdbDWCw&si=0-aAuWQkCeC_DhEn , you will see a few videos on food in Madrid. Tuk tuks are an absolute disgrace, we would stay away from them. All the best.

[@atc576]

By far the most informative video I've seen! Awesome job! Subscribed!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thank you and be very welcome to the channel.

[@toanmai7024]

Hi Tony. Your videos are a joy to watch. Thank you for all your efforts to help us make the most of our trip to Spain. I have one question. What is the typical dinner time for restaurants in Madrid and Barcelona? Thank you.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thank you! We deal with your question on this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGS8ioRqpdBpd9U All the best to you!

[@professionalpilgrim4776]

I have to say Tony, i have watched many of your videos and listened to your advice while visiting various places across Spain, from Sevilla to Cordoba. But it is astonishing how much good help you provide me with when going to a place i have never been to before! A heartfelt thanks to both you and your wife. Madrid is next, then Cartagena, maybe see you out there sometime! 😊 Cheers an all the best Tony! And keep up the good work 👍

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Delighted to hear your words, thank you so much. Happy future travels throughout Spain!

[@EDA-du5os]

Thank you. Wonderful recommendations. Best video I’ve seen.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that!

[@superfred2172]

Thanks for the video, very informative. I am visiting Madrid for the first time in October. 🥳 The only definite thing I have on my list so far is the Palace, I will see places like Plaza Mayor as I walk around. I will add a few of your suggestions. I just need to find a good history museum... no holiday is complete without a history museum. 😂

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Our pleasure! You can see here kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3i3cqGHj9WcpZI our list of favorite museums in Madrid. They are mostly art museums. The one that resembles closely a history museum is the fantastic Museo Arqueológico Nacional (MAN).

[@superfred2172]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thanks, I'll check it out. 😊

[@josephmansfield2875]

Really enjoying your videos Tony. We are travelling from Ireland and driving from the ferry in Bilbao to Madrid.We are stopping in Segovia and Avila before spending 5 nights in Madrid. Your videos on Segovia and Avila have been most helpful.we plan on leaving our car in Madrid Airport. Is it normal practice to have to leave the key of your car with the Car Park proprietors. Thanking you again for all your hard work and making it easier to plan our trip.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Joseph, never heard of a car park requesting that you leave the car keys with them. For long-term stays we use the official low-cost car parks at the airport. You take the key with you. All the best!

[@mercedesabajomonroy133]

Madrid, en Méjico se piensa mucho en ti

[@thehrjuice]

Hi Tony...pls guide me which sim card to buy and from where while landing at barcelona airport

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Great footage Road Trip.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thanks.

[@GreatCityAttractions]

you're welcome @@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

[@MirandaN407]

Thank you for your video I will be visiting from August 27th -September 6th

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Excellent, have a great trip!

[@hollyc9135]

Great video! Do you give tours or recommend any?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Holly, we don't do tours nor have any specific recommendation.

[@tomdemeo2708]

Tony your videos are the best!! We used you last year for Barcelona Malaga and Marbella. It was great so this year Lisbon Porto, Madrid and deciding on Sevilla or Granada, or Cordoba What do you think? Also i think it’s great you travel with your daughter. Tom

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Tom, thanks for your words. See our proposal for a tour around Andalusia here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baqviHqJfrSNqKs P.S.: we have no daughter.

[@hawknews8503]

Tony, your videos and recommendations are so helpful for our upcoming visit, thank you! We’ll be there in late October, should we anticipate much rainfall?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello there, we'll be able to tell a few days in advance of the date.

[@rupert-j8f]

Great video. I live in estepona so visiting Madrid is fairly easy and cheap by bus. I whould recommend booking a walking tour for anyone about to visit. They last 2 hours and only cost like 5 euros.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thanks, Richard!

[@marciajimenez7347]

Hola Tony, how far in advance would you recommend to buy tickets for the Royal Palace? Great video, gracias.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Marcia, a week should do. Just don't turn up on the day without a ticket. All the best!

[@jea-annzofrea7038]

Hi Tony, I just started watching your videos and I love them! They are so informative and love your authenticity. Question: I will be traveling to Madrid for a day with the intent to return to Madrid on the return of my trip. Any suggestions as to what to see on my 1st (one) day in Madrid? What is your input in hiring a tour guide? Also, any suggestions for train transportation to Santiago De Compostela? Thank you so much!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello Jea-Ann, many thanks for your kind words. On your first day, do whatever you fancy on that day, the order of visits doesn't matter much. On a nice day, you could go to El Retiro and El Prado. We've never hired a tour guide, so we can't give you any feedback on it, but guided visits usually provide a richer understanding of the place you are visiting. You have trains departing from Madrid to Santiago, check schedules and tickets on the tool we presented here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4rUq2dno5qEpJY All the best!

[@jea-annzofrea7038]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you so much Tony!

[@mariadodge6532]

I love your videos ! Is there a tour you’d recommend to see the city without stopping at any sights? Thank you! Maria

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Maria, no specific tour we can recommend. Perhaps you could ride the tourist bus, but we haven't recorded a video on the topic yet.

[@mariadodge6532]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you so much! We get in tomorrow am and we’re looking for a way to see the city

[@NathaliaBrown-f4l]

Love watching your videos …. Do you have any itinerary for a 4 days in Madrid… and any recommendations on a fast train from Barcelona to Madrid

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello, Nathalia, we don't have a yet an itinerary for four days in Madrid. Check out this video on how to go from Barcelona to Madrid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqjGhYelgst1rrc

[@NagiebLightwave]

Hi Tony. I saw some pictures of Puerta Del Sol undergoing major renovation work. It is still ongoing. Do you know what they are building over there?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Puerta del Sol has been undergoing massive renovation work for nearly a year, nothing new is being added, it's just an upgrade.

[@LeanneWilcox]

Hi Tony I have been using your videos for a couple of months as a valuable resource for my tryin June. Thank you so much I can see how much for all your hard work and professionalism. My question is..... I cannot decide which venue to book a Flamenco show in Barcelona, Zaragoza ir Madrid. I don't have time to go further south. I don't know which place to choose. Can you offer any recommendations?💃💃💃

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Leanne, check this video out, the first commentary contains recommendations in Barcelona and Madrid kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4uUqmh3gbKkhKM

[@tobyo99]

Gracias por el video. Puede decirme la direccion de la escultura azul "Madrid" con el oso y el madrono por favor?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hola, está exactamente aquí: maps.app.goo.gl/KKdN7aeZPumeSs656

[@tobyo99]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Perfecto! Muchisimas gracias!

[@martineskenazi3289]

hi Tony, sorry another question do you have any thoughts on the hop on hop off bus tour? Is it worth the cost? Etc. thank you

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi again, we are preparing a video on the topic, we think it's excellent, check the details of the service we recommend here www.civitatis.com/en/madrid/madrid-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour/?aid=2167&cmp=YTENG

[@millieenriquez-lim2407]

Hi Tony, I'm a new subscriber. Glad I happen to watch your videos. We are visiting Spain and Portugal this coming June with my family. I saw your video about Sagrada Familia to buy tickets from their official website. Do you recommend the same process in Royal Palace of Madrid? Im confused about skip the line tickets because when we are in Greece, we got out tickets to Parthenon and Acropolis but still had to line up to the entrance for about 45 mins and that is arriving 7:30 am. Thank you in advance for your advice.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Millie, be very welcome to the channel. In June, buying your tickets in advance for the Royal Palace might save you quite a lot of time. With the pre-booked tickets, you enter through the fast lane.

[@annasd8435]

Hi Tony .. thank you so much again for all the information. I’m writing down all of it so I can look it up when I need them hahaha.. question.. is there a day in a week that museums and attractions close in Madrid? As I watch your Lisbon video you mention about it that most attractions are close during Mondays in Lisbon.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Anna, Monday tends to be the most critical day, but you would have to check the attractions one by one. Many attractions open 7 days a week.

[@annasd8435]

Thanks so much Tony.

[@auroreboreale9656]

Hola Tony, muchíssimas gracias por tu canal que es muy util y muy intersante :-) I have few questions and would be extremely grateful if you or anyone who knows the answers could help. I will be in Spain in 2 weeks for a combined stay in, first, Madrid/Salamanca/Toledo and then Andalusía. I would like to buy abono with RENFE (cercanías to go to El Escorial and Aranjuez) and Media Distanciá for Salamanca/Toledo. Can I still buy those just for December if they started in September? And also I will be travelling between Toledo and Cordoba, which seems to be below 300km so MD abono should cover the trip? Do you know if these abonos will run in 2024? Thank you very much for your time and advice.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Muchas gracias a ti! Purchasing an abono only make sense if you are going to make repeated trips on the same route. But your train tickets well in advance, that's how you'll get the best prices.

[@ArvinMagpantay-m5k]

We are planing for a full day in Madrid and we are staying at Calle Argentina S/N, Alcorcon Madrid, 28922, Spain what is the best places to start closest to this place to be more efficient and maximize the time. Thanks.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

You are planning just the one day in Madrid but have chosen a hotel outside Madrid, in neighboring Alcorcón. Doesn't seem like a good choice. There is absolutely no point of interest near that location. You'll have to get some transport to get you to Madrid.

[@ricebowlrice]

Hola Tony, thanks for your informative videos which I am watching to plan my Madrid trip. While planning for my Madrid trip, I also came across Go City Madrid All-inclusive day pass which can be found in many travel tour booking website but with limited reviews and comments. Could you give some advice on this attraction pass whether it really does save huge cost? Due to limited reviews I found online is not sufficient to check the reliability, I appreciate if you could advice from your local side. Appreciate your help & Muchas Gracias!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello there. All-inclusive passes demand a lot of attention and research. We've just seen the pass you mention includes things like a Prado Museum guide tour, with a value of 50€. Sounds like a great deal. But the normal ticket to see the Prado Museum costs 15€... Huge costs if you were planning on paying for guided tours and the likes. Otherwise, that pass is not a great use of you money.

[@ricebowlrice]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Great thank you for your insights! I guess that's how deceiving of the good deals are. But it looks like a savings if I'm going to join many of the guided tours only if I managed to get a slot for it else the pass will not be a cost saving. 😂 Do you have any suggestions to tour Avila, Segovia and Toledo day trips while staying in Madrid within total budget of 70-80 Euros for the transportation & admission tickets?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@ricebowlrice we don't recommend organized tours for those cities, they tend to be a total rip-off. Do them on your own. We have videos on Avila and Segovia.

[@ricebowlrice]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal well noted thank you!

[@andrzejk4959]

Super materiał. Pozdrowienia z Polski.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Dziękuję bardzo, pozdrawiam również z Saragossy.

[@andrzejk4959]

​@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal We were in 2022. in Barcelona and Zaragoza. Now on March 9th we fly to Barcelona for seven days. Barcelona and the surrounding area and then to Valencia on Las Fallas. Your videos help us prepare our itinerary. We wish you a lot of health.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@andrzejk4959 that's great to hear that, Andrzej. Valencia during the Fallas is a very special time of the year to visit the city. It's a pity we don't have our video on Valencia ready yet, but we're sure you will have a great time. All the best!

[@martineskenazi3289]

I love your videos very informative. I am flying into Madrid in two weeks and I’m staying at the Intercontinental hotel if I understand correctly a taxi is €33. Is it customary to put a gratuity on top of the €33 when taking a taxi?also, I am flying American Airlines from the United States and I believe it will arrive at terminal four. Do you know if this is correct? Thank you.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Marty, the taxi will set you back 33€ indeed. See here what tipping is like in Spain kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKSmZYyMa8qtsLs A flight from American should arrive at T4S. You will have to get from T4S to T4, see how it's done here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hV7agJeVgrhqfdE All the best!

[@martineskenazi3289]

Thank you Tony very informative videos. Another question please. Is the Intercontinental hotel in the city center a close walk to all the attractions you discussed in another of your videos? Puerta de sol, plaza del ciebles, royal palace of madrid, etc? We can walk up to two miles each way.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@martineskenazi3289 your hotel is a bit far from the centre, 3 kilometres or more. Use the public transport, no point in wasting valuable time coming and going.

[@carolc8250]

Hi Tony, We hope that you and Cecilia are enjoying your summer. We have a question, and we hope this is the correct place to ask it. We are planning a trip to Madrid, Zaragoza, and Avila April 28-May 17, 2024. Do you know of anything special going on in Madrid during those dates which would result in very high airfares? We have noticed that airfares round-trip from NY to Madrid are about $1,000, whereas our last trip to Madrid this past May was almost half that (on American Airlines). Maybe airfares have just jumped that high (which is really crazy) or maybe it's just too soon to be checking on it. We have tried checking the Madrid 2024 calendar from our end, without much success. Thanks very much, Carol 🙂

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Carol, everything fine over here. A local event would have a direct impact on accommodation prices, but not on airplane tickets, they follow other dynamics sometimes impossible to decipher. But be aware that flight prices have gone up absurdly in recent times. Have you tried other dates to see if the prices go down?

[@carolc8250]

Thank you, Tony. Yes, we have tried other dates, and we will keep on trying. Maybe the airfare will drop at some point. Let's hope so!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@carolc8250 good luck!

[@tejave0ojnc]

I will have exactly 11 full days in Spain in the spring. I want to devote a full day each in Toledo and Segovia. Besides that I'm not so sure. I do want to see Spain as much as possible, but don't want the trip to be hurried and stressful. Any recommendations as to how many days I should spend in Madrid and what other cities I should visit during a 11 day trip?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

We intend to create a consultancy service to help with queries like yours, but so far it is at a planning stage. In the meantime, the following video is a good starting point for any planning: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZzKo4yZbZ6mldE

[@hschanel3541]

Hola Tony! On the Palacio Real website, there is an option to book tickets at a 'Tarifa Reducida' of €6 euros for people over 65 years…compared to the regular price of €12 euros. Do you know if this applies to all over 65's or just Spanish and EU citizens?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello, there is absolutely no mention of nationality so we believe it applies to anyone above that age.

[@hschanel3541]

​@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Buenos días Tony. Muchas gracias por su pronta respuesta. Su consejo durante la etapa de planificación de nuestro viaje es invaluable. Saludos, James

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@hschanel3541 gracias a ti, James.

[@livonian]

Hola Tony, excellent video, as usual 👍 Valencia was recently chosen by InterNations as the best city in the World for expat living. Perhaps the right time to make a video about Valencia? 🙂

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello there, Valencia is second on our priority list (first is Montserrat). We should have a video on Valencia before June - hopefully. All the best!

[@edluna8580]

Hello, Thank you for the Video. Can you Help Please? Do you happen to have the official website fro the Royal Palace Madrid. I would like to buy Tickets. Thank You

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Here's the official website: tickets.patrimonionacional.es/en/tickets/palacio-real-de-madrid

[@edluna8580]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you

[@seabreeze667]

I can't find Madrid de los Austrias(Habsburgs) in Google map 🤔

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

It's not an administrative region. We describe it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4SVdYuQdqpmmKs

[@marlenevaneck4377]

Please note that we went to Temple of Debod today and you cannot just queue to enter. You need to take a scan of qrcode on a board at the entrance. Then access a website where you must create an account. Then they mail you a link for booking a slot. Everything is in Spanish on all the sites accessed and the guards refuse to assist. Beautiful area but forget about access unless you can read spanish.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thanks for the update. The information on the video was obviously correct at the time of publication. We've just checked the website where you can book your tickets and it has an English version.

[@milhouse53]

I covered it all in one day :) What else can I see? Any hidden gems?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

All in one day? It takes a day to cover Madrid Río and El Retiro! See more ideas here kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3i3cqGHj9WcpZI and here kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ3Ke5KMdrB4psk

[@jenneasethompson4808]

Hi do visitors from the USA need to be vaccinated to enter Spain?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

No vaccines are needed to visit Spain.

[@maryosborne8417]

Only downside is amount of traffic in areas that could easily be car free to allow people to view monuments surrounded by double traffic lanes ie nice to see from a bus only.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Madrid is one of the most pedestrian unfriendly cities in Spain.

[@Valenciavisitors2]

Muy bien. Visit my city valencia en España

[@ginangan8892]

You should write a book

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

We are working on some travel guides.

[@TheRustyLM]

You two are pretty damn cute!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

😀