Discover Madrid’s 200 best spots for a Families with Young Kids' trip

Faunia

★ 4.1 · 26,048 reviews

Spend a day at Faunia, Madrid's habitat-based zoo in Vicálvaro. Wander through polar and jungle zones, step into the lemur enclosure, and catch the animal activities along the way.

Zoo Aquarium de Madrid

★ 4.2 · 42,114 reviews

Spend a day at Zoo Aquarium de Madrid, a sprawling park in the Moncloa-Aravaca area. Walk through habitats of pandas, big cats and rhinos, then visit the shark tank and dolphinarium.

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.

Warner Park Entry Ticket

★ 4.6 · 2,188 reviews

Spend a day at Parque Warner, just outside Madrid, where five film-themed areas await. Ride roller coasters in DC Super Heroes World, wander Hollywood Boulevard and Cartoon Village, and catch the live shows.

Parque de Atracciones de Madrid

★ 4.1 · 41,476 reviews

Spend an afternoon at Parque de Atracciones de Madrid, the city's established theme park. Ride thrill coasters, cool off at the water attractions, and catch live entertainment into the evening.

Teatro Circo Price

★ 4.5 · 9,419 reviews

Catch a performance at Teatro Circo Price, Madrid's circus-focused theatre in Arganzuela. Take your seat for acrobatics and live acts, or a concert, in a hall built around the ring.

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.

Interactive Family Experience Sweet Space Museum

★ 3.9 · 1,255 reviews

Visit Sweet Space inside the ABC Serrano shopping centre for a playful indoor break. Wander through colourful, lightly space-themed rooms where children and adults can touch, move and explore for about an hour.

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.

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.

Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales

★ 4.5 · 13,799 reviews

Dive into the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, a grand 19th-century natural history museum in Chamartín. Wander past dinosaur fossils, a whale skeleton and animals from around the world across its two buildings.

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.

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.

Museo del Ferrocarril de Madrid

★ 4.5 · 19,057 reviews

Wander through the Museo del Ferrocarril de Madrid, housed in a grand former station in Arganzuela. Walk among old locomotives and carriages, following Spanish rail history up to trains only recently taken out of service.

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.

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.

Teatro Lope de Vega

★ 4.5 · 2,642 reviews

Take your seat at Teatro Lope de Vega, one of Madrid's grand stages for big musical productions. Watch a full-scale show from its tiered auditorium, where vintage charm meets modern stagecraft.

Berlin Park

★ 4.4 · 11,782 reviews

Step into Berlin Park, a shaded Chamartín green space with an unexpected piece of German history. Find the three sections of the Berlin Wall, then wander past fountains and playgrounds while parrots call from the treetops.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wax Museum Entry Ticket

★ 4.4 · 831 reviews

Step into Madrid's Wax Museum, a timed-entry gallery of lifelike figures in the Centro district. Wander scenes from ancient Rome to modern pop culture and pose beside kings, athletes and musicians.

Museum of Illusions Madrid

★ 4.4 · 23,844 reviews

Test your senses at the Museum of Illusions Madrid, a family-friendly attraction in the centre. Step into tilted rooms and optical tricks, and snap photos that seem to defy reality.

Hop On Hop Off Bus tour

★ 4.1 · 13,491 reviews

Ride Madrid's hop-on hop-off double-decker buses to see the capital at your own pace. Choose among the blue, green and orange circuits, listen to the audio guide, and add the included walking tour.

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.

Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off

★ 4.2 · 1,147 reviews

See Madrid at your own rhythm with a Big Bus hop-on hop-off pass. Ride the purple, orange or blue circuit, step off at museums or squares, and listen to commentary in your language.

Private City Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

★ 4.8 · 4,190 reviews

Tour Madrid's historic centre in a private electric tuk-tuk with your own driver-guide. Pass the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor and Retiro, with photo stops and local tips along the way.

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.

Parque del Oeste

★ 4.5 · 30,737 reviews

Wander through Parque del Oeste, Madrid's tree-lined escape in Moncloa-Aravaca. Follow the shaded paths to the rose garden, then continue on to the Egyptian temple and the city views beyond.