Overview
Dive headfirst into Madrid and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.
Madrid rewards curiosity - discover rustic local taverns alongside bustling street food markets, and vibrant city squares that give way to idyllic royal parks. Our on-the-ground experts have gallery-hopped along the Paseo del Prado, people-watched in Plaza Mayor, and joined a walking tour in La Latina. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Madrid travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip to Madrid effortlessly, including:
- Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
- Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Madrid
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Palacio Real, to Basílica de San Francisco El Grande, and Museo del Prado
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
- Connect with Madrid's culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
- Updated as part of Lonely Planet's reimagined guidebook collections, built to help travellers plan smarter, travel easier and explore with confidence
- Covers: Plaza Mayor & Royal Madrid; La Latina & Lavapies; Sol, Santa Ana & Huertas; El Retiro & the Art Museums; Barrio Salamanca; Malasana & Conde Duque; Chueca; Chamberi & Northern Madrid plus day trips to San Lorenzo de El Escorial; Chinchon; Toledo; Segovia; Avila; Aranjuez; Sierra de Guadarrama; Alcala de Henares; Sierra Pobre
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Madrid.
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