Madrid · VIP
A shortlist worth sending a friend: 7 vip tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
VIP skip-the-line Royal Palace tour in Madrid with a bilingual guide, expert stories, and rooftop terrace views in about 2 hours.
“Awesome tour. Javier was very knowledgeable and led a wonderful tour.”
VIP password entry to Madrid’s Calle 365 secret alley. Enjoy a welcome shot, drinks, empanadas, and a themed night until 3 AM.
“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…”
VIP English tour of Las Ventas with admission included, a private guide, museum time, and access to hidden corners for real Madrid culture.
“We visited in the offseason and it ended up being a private tour! Visited the area an and stables, had a virtual reality experience and went to the museum. A very educational cultural experience.”
VIP private guided visit to Las Ventas bullring and Madrid bullfighting museum, skipping lines and ending with a virtual bullfight game.
“our guide Leilia was excellent! Knowledgeable, animated, friendly and engaging. You could tell her passion for her job. It made it so interesting for us. If you go I suggest you request her. We learned so much. Thank you Leilia!”
VIP pre opening Prado tour, one hour early with an expert art historian guide, small group access to Goya, Velázquez, El Greco.
“Our guide, David, was incredibly knowledgeable, fun, and super organized. David gave us a comprehensive education about art history, Spanish politics and history, and Spanish art. Getting a tour before the crowds arrived was priceless. I highly recommend this semi private tour.”
Budget friendly Madrid pub crawl with free VIP entry, welcome shots, games, and a mix of Erasmus and locals, about 3.5 hours.
“I can't reach the guide. I've been waiting in front of the place I'm going to for hours and he hasn't come. The phones are not being answered.”
VIP Prado skip-the-line plus Madrid highlights with hotel pickup, a private art expert, and an easy car-and-walk route.
“Amazing! The guide was very smart, she knows everything about Madrid and could teach us a lot of details!”
The museums, the tablaos, and the walled cities a train ride out.
