Madrid City Break
Your Escorted Madrid City Break Holiday
A quick getaway to the Spanish capital is perfect for anyone looking for a European city break with beautiful weather, delicious food and culture. Founded in the 9th century Madrid has a rich history and our guided city tour will begin at the old city walls, we’ll pass through the ‘Four Towers’ area of the city and take in some of Madrid’s main highlights including the Royal Palace and the Plaza de España. There will be plenty of free time to discover Madrid at your own pace, sample one of the hundreds of great tapas restaurants dotted around Madrid or relax in one of the many plazas. Depending on your interests, our local guide will be happy to provide tips on what to see and do in Madrid. Join us and see the very best of what Madrid has to offer on this 3-night Spain city break.
Trip Itinerary
Activity Level: Easy
Day
Travel to Spain
Arrive in Madrid
Upon arrival in Madrid, you will be met by our local representative in the arrivals area of the airport before being transferred to your hotel.
Madrid
City Tour of Madrid
Start your holiday with a tour of Madrid, which will start at the 9th century city walls and will pass through the ‘Four Towers’ area of the city. There will be time to walk around and admire the architecture in the ‘Golden Triangle of Art’ before relaxing in one of the squares where you can have a drink and admire the city some more.
Free Time at Leisure
The evening will be free to spend at your own pace exploring this fantastic city. We recommend you try one of the hundreds of great tapas restaurants dotted around Madrid or relax in one of the many plazas for which the city is famous. Plaza Mayor is the most famous of these and has been the centre of Madrid life for centuries.
At Leisure
Free Time in Madrid
Today is free to enjoy at your own pace. We recommend a visit to Museo del Prado which is amongst the very best art galleries in the world. A visit to the gardens in Parque del Buen Retiro is another great way to spend an afternoon in Madrid. Your guide will be happy to suggest places of interest to see and visit depending on your own tastes.
Return Home
Depart Spain
You will be transferred to the airport with guide assistance for your flight home.
* We aim to operate your tour itinerary according to the format shown. Occasionally, local conditions and unexpected events may result in adjustments to the planned schedule. We kindly ask for your understanding and flexibility in the event of any changes.
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What if there is an emergency?
We have local representatives in all of our destinations who are available 24/7 as well as an emergency contact number for our offices in Ireland should you ever need it.
Do I need a Visa?
Please visit our visa page for information on requirements for each country's entry requirements
Will I be met at the airport?
You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.