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Madrid travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-08

Museo del Prado, Madrid
Photo: Christian Van Der Henst Solis from Guatemala · CC BY 2.0 · source

Common scams in Madrid

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Madrid, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Madrid — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Madrid

6 places worth your time in Madrid, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Madrid →

Top food to try in Madrid

6 dishes to eat in Madrid, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Madrid →

Traditions and customs in Madrid

5 customs and traditions in Madrid — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Madrid →

Getting around Madrid

How to travel around Madrid — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Madrid: transport and taxi apps →

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