4 Madrid VIP Tours That Earn the Upgrade

1.Madrid: Royal Palace VIP Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 645 reviews · from $51Our pick

Meet your guide beneath the white umbrella at Felipe IV’s statue, then enter Madrid’s Royal Palace through express security. In two hours, see lavish rooms, art, tapestries, the throne room, royal quarters, and rooftop views while guides such as Blanca, Juan, Javier, or Enrique explain Spain’s monarchy.

“Very interesting and informative tour, our guide Frank was very fun and knowledgeable.”

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2.Madrid Old City Guided Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 553 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $56Top rated

This 2.5-hour English walking tour links Madrid’s Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Arab Wall, La Latina, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza Mayor, and Puerta del Sol. Guides such as Isabella, Sergio, Jake, Flo, and Michele bring history, food, and local advice to a private or small group setting.

“Took the Madrid Old City Tour with Babylon Tours. We met the guide, Jaime, at the designated meeting point. There were 12 in the group. Jaime was energetic, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Madrid. It was a fast paced tour with no seated breaks or toilet breaks. We saw many sites listed, but definitely 14. Maybe ...... 7-8. I asked Jaime at the end of the tour if we saw all the sites listed. He replied "I don't know." Really ? Other issues on this tour: . I told Jaime I was disappointed that we were not provided headsets to hear him during the tour. He replied Babylon Tours only provides…”

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3.VIP Entrance Ticket to Our Secret Alley in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

Enter Calle 365 in central Madrid with VIP access and a password-led secret-alley theme. Your booking includes a welcome shot, two beers or soft drinks, and two empanadas. Arrive from 6 to 8 PM, then enjoy the venue until 3 AM, with free access until 10 PM.

“I arrived at about 18:30 as my ticket stated between 18:00 & 20:00. The place was dead. Just a few blokes milling about who were friends of staff. The ticket said included ‘alcoholic drinkS & DINNER’ this turned out to be two small bottles of mediocre beer and two bite sized chicken ‘things’ see picture’. By 20:00 another two small groups of people came in but I left. I suspect if it gets more visitors, probably after 22:00 then the atmosphere may improve. The decor was stunning but without any ‘party goers’ it was somewhat superfluous . Drinks, if you wanted more were quite expensive and after observing some cocktails…”

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4.VIP visit to the Las Ventas Bullring in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Spend about 90 minutes touring Madrid’s Las Ventas Bullring with an English-speaking guide such as Leila, Carlos, Eva, or Pablo. See the arena’s grand entrance, chapel, gates, terraces, museum, and lesser-known areas, with interactive elements including VR and cape demonstrations.

“If you want to learn the culture and history of bullfighting you must do this tour! There is so much thought, planning and pride that goes into the sport. You will have a different perspective at the end!”

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