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Madrid: City Experience (Plus)

7 days, 1 city  |  Loading prices

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5 out of 5 stars

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Which trip style is right for you?

Essential: Room with 3+ other travelers in conveniently located hostels. For social butterflies who thrive on meeting other people.

Plus: Stay with just one other person in 3 or 4-star hotels. Perfect for couples or anyone who enjoys recharging in their own space.

Why go?

You haven’t really been to Spain until you’ve roamed the streets, savored the tapas, and danced ’til dawn in the capital city of Madrid. Authentic, immersive, unforgettable—this trip is all that and a plate of patatas bravas.

What you'll get

  • Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
  • 5 nights in handpicked, city-center accommodations
  • 5 breakfasts
  • 3 dinners
  • Expert Tour Director
  • 24/7 support
  • Wine and tapas tour
  • Insider tour of Madrid with local guide

Picture yourself

  • Winding through the immense collection of art in Madrid
  • Drooling over handmade tapas
  • Dancing the night away in the city’s massive nightclubs
  • Sipping coffee and wandering through Retiro Park
  • Getting medieval in the picturesque city of Toledo

Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight flight

Board your overnight flight to Madrid, where old and new mix together like booze and fruit salad. Yes, we’re talking about sangria, and yes, it’s delicious.

Day 2: Arrive in Madrid

Welcome to Madrid! Spain’s capital is famous for its world-class art museums, never-ending nightlife, and the best (only?) calamari sandwich you’ve ever had.

Today’s highlights
  • Meet an EF representative and fellow travelers as they arrive at the airport.
  • Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
  • Enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with your group.
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Accommodations

We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.

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Leonardo Madrid City

This modern hotel is located in the Chamberí district of Madrid. Guests will enjoy access to an on-site restaurant, bar, and comfortable accommodations. Nearby, you’ll find Gran Vía, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza de Colón.

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5 out of 5 stars

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5 out of 5 stars

3rd-time traveler Erik, traveled in Mar 2025

Amazing!

5 out of 5 stars

4th-time traveler Ayla, traveled in Nov 2023

I had such a good time on this tour! The people, the culture, everything was incredible!

First EF tour

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Jacquelyn, traveled in Sep 2024

EF tour of Madrid was a lot of fun and Nico was an excellent guide. Going to Toledo was a lot of fun as well and can’t wait to do another tour

The trip of my life!

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Viviana, traveled in Aug 2024

I could not have had a better experience exploring my first trip to Europe! Spain was stunning but the real highlight was out tour guide Sofia! Without her I think I would have missed the true gems of this beautiful country. Book your trip. Don’t second guess it!

Amazing experience

5 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Aug 2024

Great itinerary and perfect amount of free time and planned activities. Sofia is an amazing tour director who will go above and beyond to make sure everything is running smooth. Madrid is a great city, can’t recommend enough!

5 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Dec 2023

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