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Overview
Experience an unforgettable day in Madrid with this excursion from Barcelona aboard the high-speed train, a fast and comfortable journey, you will arrive in the Spanish capital ready to explore its places.
Tour Madrid by metro, from the Royal Palace to Puerta del Sol.
Enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine at the San Miguel Market.
Admire the majestic Puerta de Alcalá, symbol of Madrid.
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Barcelona Lands
Ratings & Reviews
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Not Worth The Price
Jeffrey_W, May 2026
Great opportunity to see Madrid if your time is limited. However, not worth the price point charged if traveling from Barcelona. Time in Madrid not well organized or planned. A lot of walking without much cohesiveness or explanation of where you are or historical significance. Would have been less expensive and better to travel on our own from Barcelona and use the Hop On Hop Off for the day once in Madrid.
Guided Tour? More like a Chaperoned walk
Frank_S, Jul 2025
If you have seen the sites in Madrid and you want to be chaperoned to other areas, this tour is for you. The train ride from Barcelona to Madrid and back was very convenient and organized well. The guide was more of a chaperone and did not have or was not sure of a lot of the history and facts. Our guide was nice and accommodating, but really only spoke when we asked questions. The trip was like following someone around.
Itinerary
Experience an unforgettable day in Madrid with this excursion from Barcelona aboard the high-speed train.
2 hoursMadrid
After arriving at Atocha station, we will start a circular route through Madrid moving by metro as locals. We will visit the imposing Royal Palace, former residence of the kings, and the Almudena Cathedral, completed in 1993. We will tour the Madrid de los Austrias, with the Plaza de la Villa and the Casa de Cisneros, before lunch at the Mercado de San Miguel, perfect for tasting tapas and Spanish cuisine. We will continue on foot to Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, the epicenter of the city. Then we will visit the Puerta de Alcalá, a neoclassical monument that predates the Arc de Triomphe, and continue along Gran Via, surrounded by emblematic architecture such as the Telefónica Building. We will culminate in the Plaza de Cibeles, in front of the majestic Palacio de Comunicaciones, symbol of modern and monumental Madrid.
6 hoursBarcelona
Then, we will travel again by metro to Atocha station to take the high-speed train back to Barcelona, closing a full day of history, art and Madrid life.
2 hours
Experience
Inclusions
- Roundtrip high-speed train tickets between Barcelona and Madrid.
- Tour guide during our tour of Madrid.
- Metro tickets for all transfers in Madrid.
Exclusions
- Lunch (free at the market).
- Personal tips and expenses.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
Cancellation Policy
No refund is possible if you cancel.