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Things to do with kids in Madrid

Madrid family activities are organized by age, from baby-friendly parks to museums, planetarium sessions, teen sports and free cultural events.

Plan Christmas in Madrid around festive lights, Plaza Mayor markets, seasonal ice rinks, Nativity scenes, New Year’s Eve and traditional local food.

Find Madrid tapas bars by neighborhood, spanning historic taverns and modern spots known for garlic prawns, cod, bravas, gildas and escabeches.

Follow a one-day Madrid walking route through Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Prado Museum, Retiro Park, and Gran Vía.

Check free admission windows for Madrid museums, including the Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen, plus always-free collections and queue-planning tips.

Plan one to three days in Barcelona around Modernist buildings, historic neighborhoods, museums, markets, viewpoints, transport, and walkable routes.

Trace LGBTQ+ history through featured Pride-focused free walking tours in London, Madrid, New York, Berlin, Warsaw and Valparaíso.

A free tour is a guided city walk booked without upfront payment, where travelers choose their contribution after the experience.

Plan three days in Amsterdam around UNESCO-listed canals, major museums, the Anne Frank House, Jordaan, Vondelpark and the Red Light District.

A one-day Burgos route links its Gothic cathedral, Santa María gate, riverside promenade, castle hill and the Museum of Human Evolution.

A three-day Toledo itinerary covers its historic centre, Jewish Quarter, major monuments, museums, bridges, parks and viewpoints above the Tagus.

Plan a free Prado Museum visit with time slots, eligibility rules, required proof, queue guidance and a two-hour route through the collection.

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