Madrid travel guide

The currency in Madrid is the euro (EUR). Prices on TripRadr for tours and activities are shown in Canadian dollars (CAD). Check the current exchange rate before you travel.

Central European Time, with daylight saving: clocks change on the last Sundays of March and October. Toronto is on Eastern Time, so check the difference for your travel dates. Toronto changes its clocks in spring and autumn, so the gap can shift during the year.

There are 2 seasons to plan around in Madrid. Best weather: March to May. Fewer crowds: September to November. Check the weather and any local events for your dates.

The main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). Routes and flight times depend on the season and the airline. Check with the airline or travel site you book with.

The Government of Canada publishes travel advice and advisories for Spain. Check it before you book and again before you leave. The advice can change, so TripRadr links to it instead of repeating it.

TripRadr does not take bookings. The things-to-do section shows tours and activities from Viator when they are available for Madrid. You book on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.

The main language is Spanish. Signs, menus and tours may also be available in English in places that welcome visitors. Learning a few local phrases is a polite way to start a conversation.

Popular things to do in Madrid include visit the Prado Museum, tour the Royal Palace, relax in Retiro Park and go on a tapas crawl. The things-to-do section on this page shows tours and activities from Viator. Open one to see its details and price, then book on Viator.