Casco Antiguo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Casco Antiguo
Popular places to visit
Gran Via
Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.
Puerta del Sol
Serving as the capital's focal point, no visit to Madrid is complete without a trip to this central square.
Plaza Mayor
Make your way to Madrid's iconic cobbled square and stroll past artists' stalls, listen to local street musicians, or sit down in the porticos to enjoy a coffee.
El Retiro Park
Alongside games of football and couples in pedalos, the art galleries, buskers and 17th-century palace give El Retiro a different flavour to your average park.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!
Activities
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included
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Other neighbourhoods around Casco Antiguo
Palacio
While you're in Palacio, take in top sights like Gran Via or Royal Palace of Madrid, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Opera Station or Santo Domingo Station.
Arganzuela
Spend some time visiting places like Matadero Madrid while getting to know Arganzuela, and be sure to check out the interesting museums. You can hop aboard the metro at Delicias Station or Legazpi Station to see more of the area.
Embajadores
El Rastro and Puerta de Toledo are top sights in Embajadores, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Lavapies Station or Tirso de Molina Station to see more sights in the area.
Lavapiés
Lavapiés is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and El Rastro. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Lavapies Station or Embajadores Station.
Sol
If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Puerta del Sol or Plaza Mayor and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.
Madrid Centro
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Madrid Centro. Check out top attractions like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.
- Gran Via
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- El Retiro Park
- Parque Warner Madrid
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Prado Museum
- IFEMA
- Madrid Zoo Aquarium
- Puerta de Alcalá
- San Miguel Market
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Paseo de la Castellana
- Las Rozas Village Outlet
- Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum