Discover Madrid’s 200 best Active Explorer spots for your trip

Madrid City Guided Bike/E-Bike Tour for Small Groups

★ 4.9 · 324 reviews

Cycle through Madrid with a small group on a guided bike or e-bike tour from Plaza de España. Ride past the Royal Palace, through Retiro Park and back via Chueca and Malasaña.

Best of 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

★ 4.8 · 1,550 reviews

Pedal through Madrid's historic core on this guided three-hour bike tour starting near Retiro. You will ride past the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, with a break halfway and stories at each stop.

Vintage Bike Highlights Tour with Tapas

★ 4.9 · 1,233 reviews

Pedal around Madrid on a vintage-style bicycle and see its great squares and gardens. Stop for stories and, if you like, finish with tapas.

Parque Forestal de Valdebebas - Felipe VI

★ 4.5 · 9,465 reviews

Stretch your legs at Parque Forestal de Valdebebas, one of Madrid's biggest green spaces. Walk or cycle past lagoons and the river, and let the kids loose in the playgrounds and maze.

Guided Bike or E-Bike Tour with Local Guide

★ 4.5 · 686 reviews

Get your bearings in Madrid on a guided bike or e-bike tour. You will cycle between Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Retiro, pausing for local stories and photos.

3 Hours Guided Highlights Bike Tour with Tapas

★ 4.9 · 1,865 reviews

Ride through the heart of Madrid on a guided three-hour bike tour with optional tapas. You will pass the Royal Palace, San Miguel Market, the Prado, Retiro and Puerta del Sol, stopping for photos and stories.

Retiro

Stroll into Retiro, Madrid's beloved park just east of the centre. Wander shaded avenues to the lake, watch rowing boats drift past the monument, and pause at the glass Palacio de Cristal.

Madrid Río Park

★ 4.7 · 3,294 reviews

Stroll Madrid Río, the long green ribbon that follows the Manzanares through the city. Walk among boxwood gardens, spread out a picnic on the lawns and watch locals jog and cycle along the water.

Dehesa de la Villa

★ 4.7 · 9,117 reviews

Wander into Dehesa de la Villa, a hilly woodland park where Madrid locals jog, cycle and picnic under tall pines. Follow the dirt trails to the lookout point for views over the rooftops.

Instalaciones Deportivas Canal de Isabel II

★ 3.9 · 2,175 reviews

Spend an active morning at the Canal de Isabel II sports complex, a Chamberí institution since 1930. Swim in the large outdoor pool or run the park's circuit tracks among local regulars.

Parque Juan Carlos I

★ 4.7 · 27,303 reviews

Lose yourself in Parque Juan Carlos I, Madrid's sprawling urban oasis in Barajas. Wander between the lake, olive grove and modern sculptures, and hop on the free train if your legs need a rest.

Sharma Climbing Madrid

★ 4.4 · 2,317 reviews

Discover Sharma Climbing Madrid, a large centre where first-timers and regulars climb side by side. Try bouldering or assisted ropes, with rental gear and a shop on-site.

Polideportivo Municipal Casa de Campo

★ 4.1 · 770 reviews

Cool off at the Polideportivo Municipal Casa de Campo, where an outdoor lido sits among shaded lawns. Swim in the large pools or spread out a picnic with the kids.

Parque Forestal de Entrevías

★ 4.5 · 1,967 reviews

Escape the centre at Parque Forestal de Entrevías, a quiet pine forest in Puente de Vallecas. Follow the shaded trails on foot or by bike along a stretch of the Anillo Verde.

Cerro del Tío Pío Park

★ 4.7 · 5,643 reviews

Head up Cerro del Tío Pío, the hillside park where Madrileños go to watch the sun go down. Climb the grassy slopes for sweeping panoramic views over the city, far from the usual tourist crowds.

Parque Norte

★ 4.4 · 2,733 reviews

Take a breather at Parque Norte, a wooded local park beside Madrid's business towers. Jog the footpaths, try the outdoor exercise bars, or simply find a shady bench.

BoulderMadrid

★ 4.7 · 174 reviews

Try BoulderMadrid, a local climbing gym in Puente de Vallecas with an alternative, neighbourhood personality. Tackle flowy, well-set boulder problems, then train on the spray wall and equipment.

Arkose Madrid Cuatro Caminos

★ 4.6 · 532 reviews

Climb at Arkose Madrid Cuatro Caminos, a central bouldering gym with a lively, social feel. Work through varied walls, then settle in at the on-site bar for food and drinks with fellow climbers.

Palacio de Hielo

★ 4.2 · 20,810 reviews

Lace up at Palacio de Hielo, Madrid's big ice-skating rink inside a lively leisure complex. Glide around the rink with the family, then refuel at the restaurants upstairs.

Sputnik Climbing Guindalera

★ 4.6 · 102 reviews

Climb at Sputnik Climbing Guindalera, a friendly bouldering gym in Salamanca welcoming to families and groups. Work through diverse, well-kept problems, then grab a drink on-site.

Parque de Pradolongo

★ 4.3 · 5,814 reviews

Explore Parque de Pradolongo, a spacious green park in Usera away from the tourist centre. Walk around the lake, find the waterfall on the brook, and trace the botanical route through the arboretum.

Madrid Private Segway tour: Retiro Park anc Centro Historico

★ 4.8 · 721 reviews

Explore Madrid on a private Segway tour built around your interests. Pick the historic centre, Retiro Park or a mix, and ride past the Royal Palace and Puerta del Sol after a short training session.

Parque Enrique Tierno Galván

★ 4.5 · 12,151 reviews

Slow down at Parque Enrique Tierno Galván, a spacious green escape in Arganzuela. Stroll past the pond and fountains, watch the ducks, and catch city views from the park's higher stretches.

Iconic Retiro Park Segway Tour

★ 4.9 · 953 reviews

Glide through Retiro Park on a guided Segway tour that starts with a quick training session. Roll past the Crystal Palace, the lake and the rose garden while your guide shares the park's story and takes your photos.

Bernabéu Stadium & Real Madrid Museum Tour with Tapas

★ 4.6 · 1,209 reviews

Discover the Bernabéu with a local guide who brings Real Madrid's story to life. Browse trophies and original kits in the museum, then see the benches and changing rooms, with an optional tapas break overlooking the pitch.

Tour Bernabéu Entry Ticket

★ 4.5 · 26,474 reviews

Explore the Santiago Bernabéu at your own pace, starting with the view from the stands. Browse Real Madrid's trophies and kits in the museum, then walk through the changing rooms and past the dugouts.

Atlético de Madrid Stadium Entry

★ 4.7 · 2,293 reviews

Step inside Atlético de Madrid's Riyadh Air Metropolitano and follow the route through the players' tunnel, changing room and presidential box. Finish in the interactive museum, trying virtual reality and games built around the club's history.

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Guided Tour

★ 4.1 · 1,645 reviews

Join a football-specialist guide for a tour of the Santiago Bernabéu, home of Real Madrid. Walk past the trophies in the museum, then take in the stadium panorama and step down to the benches and dressing rooms.

Embarcadero de El Retiro

★ 4.1 · 622 reviews

Take a rowboat out from the Embarcadero de El Retiro, the classic way to enjoy Madrid's best-loved park from the water. Paddle across the lake beneath the Alfonso XII monument at an unhurried pace.

El Retiro Park

★ 4.8 · 216,670 reviews

Spend a slow morning in El Retiro, Madrid's former royal park at the heart of the city. Stroll tree-lined avenues, circle the boating lake and pause among fountains, statues and the rose garden.