Museo Nacional del Prado
Choose a few paintings and give them your full attention.
YOUR CITY. YOUR KIND OF ADVENTURE.
Madrid.
Big paintings, small literary rooms, and a park pause. Explore central Madrid one discovery at a time, with room for a market snack.
Community of Madrid, Spain City guide 010
¡Hola! Madrid.
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How do you like to explore?
Choose a starting point. Make it yours.
Mix the landmarks with the little detours. Your day, your pace.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
Find your Madrid
6 discoveries
Madrid, at a glance6 places to explore
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PICK A LITTLE ADVENTURE
Follow your curiosity.
A taste of Madrid 4 dishes to know +
ORDER A LITTLE CURIOSITY
A taste of Madrid
Four familiar dishes to recognize on menus. Recipes and fillings vary; ask the kitchen about ingredients.
Read the local food guideCocido madrileño
A substantial stew built around chickpeas, vegetables, and meat.
Tortilla de patatas
A thick potato-and-egg omelette, sometimes made with onion.
Bocadillo de calamares
A bread roll filled with fried squid.
Croquetas
Crisp croquettes with a creamy filling that varies by kitchen.
Recipes vary. Ask your vendor about ingredients and allergens.
A LITTLE CITY SPIRIT · EXTERNAL SHOP
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A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE. A RICHER TRIP.
Meet Madrid, one card at a time.
A friendly hello, a dish decoded, a story to notice. Take a minute before you head out.
Madrid / Local words01 — 06
A little local language
Start with a friendly hello.
Make a guess. A little curiosity goes a long way.
GO A LITTLE FURTHER
A day beyond Madrid
Choose one destination for the day. Compare the journey, leave room to explore and plan your return before setting out.
01By trainLayered history
Toledo
Cathedral, synagogue and mosque heritage share a striking hilltop old town above the Tagus.
Approx. 30–45 min one wayIndicative time each way
Madrid Puerta de Atocha–Almudena Grandes → Toledo by Avant; take a local bus/taxi or walk uphill into the old town.
- Explore the old-town lanes
- Choose a major monument
- Find a river viewpoint
Before you go
Reserve outward and return trains; station-to-centre travel adds time and summer heat can make the climb demanding.
Access & pace
The old town is steep with uneven paving; plan local transport and check individual monument access.
02With connectionsAqueduct & old town
Segovia
The monumental aqueduct anchors a day among Segovia's historic streets and squares.
Approx. 1–1½ h one way to centreIndicative time each way
Madrid Chamartín–Clara Campoamor → Segovia Guiomar by high-speed train; continue by local bus or taxi to the aqueduct area.
- See the Roman aqueduct
- Explore the old-town streets
- Choose a cathedral or Alcázar visit
Before you go
Reserve both trains and allow time for the Guiomar transfer; the high-speed station is outside the historic centre.
Access & pace
Historic streets climb above the aqueduct; check bus boarding and the selected monument's accessible route.
Checked 7 September 2026. Journey times are broad planning estimates, not live timetables. Opening days, tickets, connections and access can change. Check the linked operators for your travel date.