The capital of Spain since 1562, is located on the geographic center of the Iberian Peninsula. Because of its central location and high altitude, the climate of Madrid is characterized by warm dry summers and cool winters.

Madrid is a city of great monuments. Among its highlights are the medieval center dating back to the Habsburg Empire and the Prado Museum.

But Madrid is not just a cultural destination. It is also a lively metropolis with many pubs, cafes, discotheques and nightclubs open late into the night. Don't be surprised if you get stuck in a traffic jam at four in the morning, and the people you meet are not necessarily going off to work...

What more need be said about one of the finest capital cities of Europe...

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PLAZA MAYOR (MAIN SQUARE)
The scene of popular events from bullfights to dance and theatre festivals. Until last century, Plaza Mayor served as a marketplace on weekdays and was the scene of popular events from bullfights to dance and theatre festivals. Close to the Plaza Mayor you will find the Austrias Quarter with Calle de Cuchilleros, bustling with tascas (pubs) and mesones (old-style taverns).

GRAN VIA
One of the main arteries of Madrid. This famous street displays an assortment of structures with ornate facades, large cornices, colonnades and balconies. It is also home to Museo Chicote, a charming little bar-museum.

PALACIA DE ORIENTE
Also called the Royal Palace, constructed on the site of a Moorish fortress, destroyed by fire in 1734. Visit the lovely park, the Jardines de Sabatini and the sloping enclosed gardens known as the Campo del Moro. Adjoining the Palace is La Almudena Cathedral.

MUSEO DEL PRADO
The Prado Museum houses the most important collection of Spanish painting up until the 19th Century. It also contains a magnificent collection of Flemish and Italian art.

PLAZA DE CIBELES
The fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles is surrounded by some of the city’s most important buildings including the Military headquarters, the Casa de America cultural centre and the main post office.

PLAZA DE LA VILLA
Designed in 1640 to house the Town Council and jail. Other buildings include a 16th century Plateresque palace and the mudejar-style Palacio & Torre de Lujanes.

PUERTA DEL SOL
Once a 15th century defensive bulwark, part of a wall which enclosed the town of Madrid.

PANORAMIC TOUR OF MADRID
See some of the varied facets of Madrid then drive along streets like the Gran Via before entering modern Madrid.
Departs daily. Duration 3 hours

PANORAMIC & BULLFIGHT TOUR
Duration: Half Day

ARTISTIC TOUR
This tour includes the most famous and prominent places to visit in Spain’s capital city including The Prado Museum and the Royal Palace.
Departs Tue-Sat. Duration 3 1/2 hours

TOLEDO TOUR
Depart from Madrid en-route to the medieval city of Toledo. Stop at the Santo Tome Church, walk through the winding streets in the Jewish Quarters and visit the Synagogue Santa Ma la Blance.
Departs daily.