Visit Madrid - Top 10 Sights in Madrid

www.woltersworld.com
What to See & Do in Madrid, Spain. Our favorite sights and locations throughout Madrid and the surrounding areas.
1. The Prado Museum
2. Puerta del Sol & Plaza Royal
3. Reina Sofia Museum
4. Palacio Real
5. Parque del Buen Retiro
6. Thyssen Museum
7. Madrid Nightlife
8. Tapas Bars Any Time
9. Exploring the Various Districts of Madrid
10. Exploring the close by towns like Segovia and Toledo
Filmed in Madrid, Spain
Copyright Mark Wolters 2014

[@sofiamochon-ciniglio4010]

I truly had the best art experience when I was at the Prado.

[@AbhishekVermaWasHere]

Yesterday I came back from 10 days vacation in Spain. And I am watching this because I already miss it.

[@martymarty4145]

Great insight into an awesome city.Unbelievable nightlife.Have never experienced anything like it in any other city.

[@drogmalafa1455]

An amazing thing to do is take a bike tour around the city. Amazing way to see the sights and still keep moving.

[@je9759]

Just came back from traveling all of Spain this September 2017 and I have to say one of my favorite cities, if not my favorite was Madrid! It rocks, however I do speak Spanish so yes that helps.

[@chrishall1407]

I like that you prefaced your list explaining that these are your 10 things. Madrid and Spain in general has such a wealth of amazing sights and experiences that even if I moved there I'd still be discovering things to put on a list after decades.

[@Gameshunter3012]

I love this channel. Your love for the world and it's history is very inspiring. I want to travel the world too when I graduate. You're an example to everyone who likes travelling around the world and I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate the effort you put in these videos for us to watch for free...

[@IArkProject]

Ditto.

[@mp-ig6zb]

True ✌

[@jessicanicasio6572]

Great video! I will be studying abroad in Madrid this upcoming Spring for about 6 months and I'm super excited! Will definitely have to visit these top 10 sights. Thanks for sharing!

[@CarlosPerez-2023]

I’m going to Spain this Friday and I have watched all of your videos and your video on Barcelona was great and it was the only video of Barcelona that warned about pick pockets. Great videos and can’t wait to be in the mother land .

[@bruceelliott4433]

the Royal tapistery factory is something most people don't know about and con be interesting.

[@tosht2515]

Terrific video Mark! It's been three years since I've been to Madrid and your pics brought back so many memories. I experienced everything you mentioned (except a day trip) and as usual, your recommendations are perfect. Of course flamenco must be included in the nightlife. Looking forward to the five hates/likes vid.

[@woltersworld]

Tosh T touche... I totoally forgot to put in the flamenco. thanks Tosh. Another rock star help on your part. Private message me on Facebook so I can send you a shirt (give me your size too)

[@christopherjimenezcabezas4773]

Thanks for making and sharing this amazing video of Madrid I am moving to live in seville soon. And I have subscribed and liked your video

[@cashstore1]

Thanks for posting

[@FCKongenDK]

Great video Mark. Some of my personal favorits that you didnt mention are. Vicente Calderon Madrid Rio Bernabeu Debods Tempel Atocha Railway Station Plaza De Toros

[@plugrapls]

go for lunch or dinner at Mercado de San Miguel! this is my #1

[@kbern12]

Informative! Gracias!

[@woltersworld]

+kbern12 de nada!

[@acajudi100]

Thank. You.

[@PATRIOT1690]

Going in November....can't wait!

[@bigbuggie5]

Nick Mulholland me too

[@nautiboiscuba]

Nick Mulholland I'll be there too. End of October to the first week of November

[@janburn007]

Great advice, as usual. I've yet to meet anyone who has been to Madrid, Spain, & not listed the Prado museum as one of their top "must see" sights. If people feel up to it, I would certainly recommend trying to "live the Spanish life-style" while you're there. Jan B.

[@jamescomben3185]

You should visit las ventas plaza de Toros, amazing place and everything about it is truly spanish!! Worth a visit

[@woltersworld]

James Comben was there a few years ago and you are right. well worth visiting

[@bga_29]

Stadium tour and Real Madrid game at the bernabeu

[@damianrodriguez6144]

Thanks man

[@spongeebobsquaretypants2270]

I love the guy ... we R going this summer

[@COUGHCOOL23]

Finally!

[@dylanlebon1]

Contemplating the possibility of taking a bus to Madrid soon.

[@ljukherrecker]

What I definitely would add is to go to a soccer match, as some of the best clubs in the world right now are from Madrid, Real and Atletico. Moreover that every week on some days sights are open for free in the last hours until they close. This is especially recommendable for the Palacio Real, because otherwise it costs 10€ and it is rather small and you can walk through in 30min. What I did was to go there at 5 because at 4 when the free time started many tourists are there, but at 5 there was no queue outside. Inside then have been more tourists, but therefore it was for free. There are frescos from Tiepolo, which are definitely worth to visit but the rest is rather boring. Interesting also is the church San Antonio de la Florida which is not far from the Palacio Real, where you can see a big fresco from Goya (also for free). Be aware that on some days (Mon or Tue) the big museums are closed and that the opening hours differ between summer and winter (starting 1. Nov). This is especially relevant for day trips to the small towns.

[@elzorro8787]

You're right. Spanish football teams have been dominating European and world football for many many years now. Real Madrid in particular has always been the most successful club in Europe since the 1950s. Since they won those five European cups in a row.

[@miguelferrer4371]

Hi Mark! Just one corrección. Madrid si 500 years ole as a capital (first was Toledo) but Madrid was founded in the IX Century. So it has over 1.100 years. Nice to meet you and best regards!

[@robert111k]

Miguel Ferrer, lo de Toledo capital de España es un mito. Fue la capital del Reino Visigodo de Toledo y, desde entonces, la sede primada de la iglesia católica, pero desde que existe España sólo ha habido dos capitales: Valladolid (cinco años) y Madrid.

[@dbzgt1987]

@@robert111k Lisboa (Olissipo) ha sido una ciudad desde Julius César cuando Portugal no existia. Por supuesto existirá pueblos mas antiguos por Hispania/Iberia.

[@robert111k]

@@dbzgt1987 de hecho Lisboa es más antigua que Roma, o sea, que es de unos cuantos cientos de años antes de nacer Julio César. Pero no entiendo muy bien a qué viene el dato en esta conversación. De lo que se trataba aquí era de dejar claro que Toledo fue la capital del Reino Visigodo de Toledo (que ocupaba toda la Hispania romana, es decir, toda la península), pero nunca fue la capital de Castilla. De hecho Castilla no tuvo capital. El rey establecía la corte donde convenía o le apetecía y las Cortes (parlamento) se celebraban en distintas ciudades dependiendo de las conveniencias (las primeras que tuvieron lugar en Madrid, en lo que hoy es el convento de las Descalzas Reales, al que recomiendo una visita, fueron en 1340). Si consideramos que España existe como estado, siquiera sea por la unión personal de reinos y la finalización de la Reconquista, desde 1492, las únicas capitales que ha tenido, en el sentido de sedes permanentes de la corte y de las principales instituciones de gobierno, son Madrid, desde 1561 hasta la actualidad, y Valladolid, que fue capital por un corto periodo: de 1601 a 1606, creo recordar.

[@dbzgt1987]

@@robert111k si,lo entiendo. Pero yo lo dice porque en esa era Olissipo estaria en España y mas tarde seria capital por 1143 de un novo reino y Portugal se situa en Hispania/Iberia. Solo eso, referir la antiguidad de otra capital de la peninsula. No queria ofender, solo queria compartilhar un momento mas de história ibérica.

[@micupedro]

​​​​​​​​​​​​@@robert111k Ok, it was only the capital of the Visigothic Kingdom of Spania; That is how they called it then in their documents and San Gregorio de Tour in his correspondence to the kings of Toledo he calls them kings of Spania. Of course, for some, Spania, Hispania, Espanha or Spain is not España, firstly because they do not have the letter ñ, and secondly because they confuse Spain with the unified state and it is not the same. Spain is Spain and may or may not be unified. And Castile did not exist when the Visigoths, that is why it was not their capital, but it was the capital of the territory that was later called Castile. Spain is before Cadtilla or any medieval kingdom that arose later in Spain, Hispania, Spania or Iberia, which are all the same. Hispania is the Roman name for the Peninsula and that name has later evolved into proto-Romance and Romance languages ​​such as Spania, Espanha (Galician and Portuguese), Espanya (Catalan and Valencian) and España (Castilian). Iberia is the Greek name for the Peninsula. Prior to the 17th century, when any peninsular referred to Spain, they referred to the Peninsula as a geographical location and that is why everyone considered themselves Spanish. After the Independence of Portugal, the term Spain was applied to only a part of the Peninsula, which appropriated that name, and the Portuguese rejected the term, for which reason the Peninsula began to be called exclusively Iberia and the name of Spain was used only for its eastern part with a Castilian predominance. It is the same thing that happens today with some Catalans, Galicians or Basques, who reject being Spanish because of their rejection of Castilian dominance, although geographically they are, since the entire Peninsula is Spain, because that is its Roman name. Vale, solo fue capital del Reino visigodo de Spania; asi la llamaban entonces en sus documentos y San Gregorio de Tour en su correspondencia a los reyes de Toledo los denomina reyes de Spania. Claro que, para algunos, Spania, Hispania, Espanha o Spain no es España, primero porque no llevan la letra ñ, y segudo porque cofunden España con Estado Uificado y no es lo mismo. España es España y puede estar unificada o no. Y Castilla no existia cuando los Visigodos, por eso no fue su capital, pero si fue capital del territorio que despues se llamo Castilla. España es antetior a Castilla o a cualquier reino medieval de los que despues surgieron en España, Hispania, Spania o Iberia, que todas son lo mismo. Hispania es el nombre romano de la Peninsula y ese nombre luego ha evolucionado en lenguas protomances y romances como Spania, Espanha ( Gallego y portugues), Espanya ( Catalan y valenciano) y España ( Castellano). Iberia es el nombre griego de la Peninsula. Anteriormente al Siglo XVII cuando cualquier peninsular se referia a España, hacia referencia a la Peninsula como lugar geografico y por eso todos se consideraban españoles. A partir de la Independencia de Portugal, se aplico el termino España a solo una parte de la Peninsula, que se apropio de ese nombre, y los portugueses rechazaron el termino, por lo que empezo a llamarse a la Peninsula exclusivamente Iberia y el nombre de España se utilizo solo para su parte oriental con predominio castellano. Es lo mismo que ocurre hoy en dia con algunos catalanes, gallegos o vascos, que por rechazo al predominio castellano rechazan ser españoles, aunque geograficamente lo son, pues toda la Peninsula es España, porque ese es su nombre romano

[@juancruz-bp2ov]

+Wolters World. First of all thank you for all.your travel insights. I was wondering if you can help me with one quick question: what would be the best neighborhoods tos stay in Madrid and Barcelona for my wife and I and a 2 year old for a few days on each city? Going in march. Thank you!

[@Ramosuiga]

Great video, but you have to see a soccer/football match while in Madrid, even if you don't know anything about the sport, especially right now when 2 of the best 5 teams in the world play in Madrid. For art lovers I would also suggest Sorolla museum and CaixaForum. I also enjoyed Mercado San Miguel, a Flamenco show (avoid the expensive tourist traps) and if one can speak or at least understand Spanish, a show at one of the theatres on the Gran Via, which is considered as Spain's Broadway. I agree though, you could have easily made a top 20 video for Madrid.

[@holahmonggnoix5466]

Hola Walters! I am going to visit Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, and Barcelona for a about 10 days In August. You mentioned that it’s super hot and not a lot of people. Are a lot of places open? I saw your videos of Segovia and Madrid!!! Love it and will keep watching!

[@ATaylor369]

4 more weeks and I will get to see most of these sights.

[@50centersej]

I will be going to Madrid in a week. Can't wait! You forgot to mention the Bernabeu Stadium but great video otherwise

[@woltersworld]

Abdul Hasib Afzali oh Abdul... if I get into football teams I get waaaaaaaaaaay too much hate comments :) but I see what you mean ;) all the best!

[@d-lo811]

woltersworld I was gonna say, the Bernabeu!

[@WDH59510]

The Bernabeu tour is self-guided, you make your own way around and it's a fascinating visit even if you're not a football / soccer fan. Take a well-stocked wallet if your kid is a football / soccer fan ! Getting tickets for matches can be trickier and pricey, if you get a ticket be sure to eat before you go as the catering in the stadium isn't great. And you'd be VERY lucky to get a ticket for 'El Clasico' (the match v Barcelona). Pickpockets - my experience is that they are less numerous than in Barcelona, which doesn't mean they don't exist, they do. Be careful if you're taking luggage onto the Metro as you might attract a pickpocket. Better to get a taxi. Don't get too close to 'Guernica' at the Reina Sofia. I did and set off the alarm !! And got some dark looks from the security staff ...

[@finisheditmate4540]

What about the Santiago Bernabeu?

[@TheJohanbrits]

Hi Mark. We are on holiday in lisbon, sintra, Porto. Then to Borgus Barcelona then Madrid and torledo. But your air tickets changed. Now 2 more days in spain. We fly out of Madrid. What do you recommend we do. We already plans 80% of our holiday on your advice. We love lisbon and your advice was spot on. Help if you can. We sleep 1 night in torledo. Must we stay longer or see more towns?

[@trolleytravels]

I was there in 2011 and I have not had a sangria since then that equals what I had there. Delicious.

[@bluetank1712]

santiago bernabeu or vincente calderon

[@familyemail3180]

Hi Mark! First, thank you for all your travel vlogs my entire family has enjoyed all this years. We are finally going to Madrid this spring and would like to know about the day trip you mentioned to Toledo and Segovia. What is the best way to get there from Madrid? Thanks in advance.

[@annrayman3452]

train.

[@gladlock]

I know this is old but for someone reading, I think Toledo deserves you stay there. There is just so much to see especially if you like El Greco like I do. . Just so you can relax and not be torn to pieces because Toledo has no metro or taxi stops and it’s on a huge hill. I also stayed in Segovia but if you only care about the castle and the aqueduct I guess it’s ok to take a day trip. Bus from Toledo to Madrid was 7E.

[@SuperMarcoPolo7]

Please make more Mexico videos

[@Verdier77]

Toledo deserves a top 10 of his own.

[@gladlock]

Yes I am typing this after being there 3 days! It’s great but not for the weak (I almost threw in the towel to see Santo Domingo antiguo and was mad to find there was an escalator up that hill)

[@elprimohackier3157]

Madrid inst 500 years old, it were built on 865 a.c.

[@pcs0423]

Can you do a visit texas video

[@gilbertodiaz2491]

hola yo vivo en madrid y ahora ultimo estan sacando unas carrozas que te hacen un tour por donde tu quieras o tambien te ofrecen tours ,, la verdad que me ha parecido algo muy bueno y diferente ,, y de precio si que va muy bien , las carrozas estas chulas , por aqui les dejo el link para el que desee facebook.com/tricitour.madrid/ espero mi comentario les ayude

[@elzorro8787]

Very proud of my city of origin if I do say so myself. Live in Australia for work related reasons. But I return to my hometown every year for at least a month or two. Australia is pretty boring in comparison in most aspects. Plus I have to eat cocina española auténtica as good In Australia is not even in the same league.

[@elzorro8787]

Meant to say food in Australia is not even in the same league as good in Madrid.

[@ralphylad]

Secret cloistered nun Cookies! 😂, check out my vlog on Jiujitsu and travel while in Madrid features Plaza Mayor, Sol, Palicio etc

[@carterri04]

Mark, I don't see that you've ever done a video on where to get the best deals on flights. I'm currently planning my first trip to Europe and a video on when and where to buy my airline tickets would be so helpful. Can you help me?

[@woltersworld]

carterri04 I have one coming out in a couple months. we are moving and I have gotten behind on my videos. many apologies.

[@bbc953]

could you add subtitles please??

[@DiegoLopez-np7bz]

That "random church" he showed is actually Madrid Cathedral 😂 Its called "la Almudena"

[@jumpinthefire23]

Mark, have you ever been to the royal armory of Madrid?

[@woltersworld]

jumpinthefire23 not yet. let me know if you do get to go. all the best on your travels!

[@tonyhodgkinson7026]

do you have any places booked this year wolter

[@amaanmohamed7743]

Tony Hodgkinson is

[@cupwithhandles]

at 03:45 it sounds like he is recommending "topless places", but I know what he means.

[@Maximixa]

Top museums in the world are Uffizzi, Louvre and Prado. USA doesn't have anything thatt can be mentioned in the same sentence.

[@josesantiago5858]

what is your favorite tapas bar?

[@dcairol]

666 the number of Madrid

[@andeez4663]

Great vid. I love Segovia, the aquaduct is 2000 years old and still standing. The suckling pig (cochinillo) is to die for and you can get there on the fast train in 25 mins for just €30. Don't go to the Bernabeu if you want to see a football game. The fans are rubbish, the place is like a library, go to the Calderon and watch Atletico, a real european football team with real fans.

[@brianhansen6477]

It's funny to see the 100 kg difference between the selfies at the different sites/times :-)

[@jambroqc]

In addition to your top ten: Flamenco, The church of San Francisco El Grande, Football Game, Shopping for leather and at Zara, The Rastro(weekend flea market), Day trip to Avila, Exploring the medieval streets of La Latina and oh many more!

[@arkaitzetxeandia7542]

Is flamenco representative of Madrid? Sure?

[@romeonijsse2359]

Catalonians got MAD because they got RID of the capital

[@diegofvg2000]

The Nazis have nothing to be with the Spanish Civil War. Spain didn't even participate in the WW 2

[@robert111k]

Yes, they have. They supported one of the sides (Stalin supported the other one, so no reproaching). For instance, it was the German Aircraft who bombarded Guernica (the town of the famous Picasso's painting).

[@GE99E]

Lot of pickpokets

[@Goyotero1000]

Be careful there, even the police will rob you.

[@enekoeneko69]

?????????????? Sure? Are you trolling?