Best overall
Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 96 · from $3
Things to do in Madrid, compared
We rank 120 experiences in Madrid, Spain, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace at 96 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $2 per person, and 9 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Which one should you book?
Best value
Madrid Historical Walking Tour
The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.
Outty Ranking 88 · from $2
Best with kids
Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 94 · from $45
Most proven
Avila & Segovia Tour with Tickets to Monuments from Madrid
The deepest traveler review history of anything we rank here.
Outty Ranking 90 · from $50
Best short trip
Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid Admission Ticket
The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.
Outty Ranking 80 · from $22
Full comparison
| Experience | Outty Ranking | Verdict | From | Duration | Traveler rating | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace | 96 | Peak Performance | $3 | 2.5h | 5.0/5 (7,391) | Free to 24h before |
| Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park | 96 | Peak Performance | $3 | 2.4h | 5.0/5 (2,761) | Free to 24h before |
| Madrid Oscuro: Torture, Ghosts, Crimes and Legends | 94 | 90+ Club | $3 | 2.4h | 5.0/5 (1,435) | Free to 24h before |
| Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid | 94 | 90+ Club | $45 | 4h | 5.0/5 (1,434) | Free to 24h before |
| Madrid Pub Crawl: Club Entry, Bars & Shots | 93 | 90+ Club | $17 | 4h | 4.9/5 (3,062) | Free to 24h before |
| Toledo Tour & Vineyard Experience with Wine Tasting from Madrid | 93 | 90+ Club | $100 | 8h | 4.9/5 (2,852) | Free to 24h before |
| Madrid Tapas & Wine Tour with Rooftop Views and Local Guide | 92 | 90+ Club | $88 | 4h | 5.0/5 (2,278) | Free to 24h before |
| Madrid Highlights Bike Tour | 92 | 90+ Club | $28 | 3h | 4.9/5 (1,907) | Free to 24h before |
| The Best Pubcrawl Walking Guided Tour Experience in Madrid | 90 | 90+ Club | $17 | 4h | 5.0/5 (641) | Free to 24h before |
| Avila & Segovia Full Day Tour from Madrid | 90 | Exceptional | $43 | 10.5h | 4.9/5 (1,210) | Free to 24h before |
| Toledo Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Driver from Madrid | 90 | Exceptional | $73 | 5h | 5.0/5 (684) | Free to 24h before |
| Three Cities in One Day: Segovia, Avila and Toledo from Madrid | 90 | Exceptional | $80 | 12h | 4.8/5 (10,461) | Free to 24h before |
| Madrid Old City Guided Exclusive Guided Walking Tour | 90 | Exceptional | $10 | 2.5h | 5.0/5 (618) | Free to 24h before |
| Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing | 90 | Exceptional | $50 | 2.5h | 5.0/5 (1,065) | Free to 24h before |
| Avila & Segovia Tour with Tickets to Monuments from Madrid | 90 | Exceptional | $50 | 9h | 4.8/5 (11,529) | Free to 24h before |
| Madrid Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Food Tour | 90 | Exceptional | $69 | 3h | 5.0/5 (1,309) | Free to 24h before |
| Toledo Tour from Madrid: Cathedral, Synagogue & St. Tome's Church | 90 | Exceptional | $68 | 8h | 4.8/5 (7,740) | Free to 24h before |
| Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen Tour from Madrid | 90 | Exceptional | $51 | 5h | 4.8/5 (2,991) | Free to 24h before |
| Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour | 90 | Exceptional | $63 | 3h | 4.9/5 (3,434) | Free to 24h before |
| Paella Workshop with Bottomless Sangria in Central Madrid | 89 | Exceptional | $15 | 3h | 4.9/5 (1,106) | Free to 24h before |
Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.