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Ready to explore? Here are our all-time favorite things to do in Madrid for kids that the whole family will enjoy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Visiting Madrid\u2019s Top Sights with Kids<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
There are a few essential Madrid attractions that should be at the top of every visitor’s list. And though an art museum or a historic palace might not seem like the most entertaining option for little ones, it’s easier than you think to enjoy some of these things in Madrid with kids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Here are some of the top sights you won’t want to miss on your trip\u2014and how to make them more palatable for younger travelers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Prado Museum<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
As home to one of the world’s foremost collections of art, the Prado<\/a>\u00a0is perhaps the most well-known among the three museums comprising Madrid’s “Golden Triangle of Art.” Even if you’re not much of an art aficionado, the incredible collection of masterpieces by icons such as Vel\u00e1zquez, Goya and Rubens will take your breath away.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The good news is that this legendary museum can be one of the best things to do in Madrid for kids\u2014if you do it right. Here’s how to help your little ones enjoy the Prado just as much as you will.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Madrid is a city full of vibrant, lively markets. The most famous is easily the Mercado de San Miguel<\/a> just off of Plaza Mayor. However, there are plenty more local markets<\/a> that aren’t quite as overrun with tourists that are also worth a visit!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n No matter which market you choose, it’s easier than you think to get kids excited about this integral part of local culture. Visiting one can easily become one of the most enjoyable things to do in Madrid for kids!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Madrid’s stately and grandiose Royal Palace might not be the\u00a0actual\u00a0<\/em>home of Spain’s royal family. While it’s their official residence, they actually live at Zarzuela Palace on the outskirts of town.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n However, the stunning palace in central Madrid (which is still used ceremoniously) is absolutely worth a visit! You’ll wander through room after room of ornate opulence and rich history that will leave you speechless.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Madrid’s most iconic plazas are must-visit sights for good reason. Busy and vibrant Puerta del Sol marks the geographic center of Spain, while Plaza Mayor’s stunning historic buildings will take your breath away with their grand beauty. Their proximity to each other makes visiting both a breeze.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A walking tour is a great way to get to know a new place, especially shortly after you arrive. You’ll get the lay of the land and be able to start planning which sights you want to spend more time seeing later.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n However, while many tours are great for adults, it’s hard to find one that’s kid-friendly. Lots of walking can tire the little ones out and make them want to go back to the hotel<\/a>\u2014and that’s probably not how you want to spend your vacation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Our daytime Utlimate Spanish Cuisine Tour<\/a> is kid-friendly! This walking tour includes stops at some of Madrid’s most iconic sights that will amaze your whole family. You’ll be led by an expert guide who will enchant your kids with the stories and legends of Madrid, with the chance to enjoy a foods that Spanish kids love along the way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n One of the best things to do in Madrid for kids is simply to go to the park. Luckily, Madrid has plenty of green spaces to choose from. Here are a few of our favorites that are especially perfect for little ones.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Madrid\u2019s most famous park will almost certainly be the highlight among activities in Madrid for kids! Although it’s not the biggest park in the city, Retiro is still massive. Its central location makes it easily accessible if you\u2019re looking to take a break during your day of sightseeing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The park itself is full of beautiful walking paths, dozens of bike trails, unrivaled green spaces, a small lake perfect for boating, an awe-inspiring crystal palace, and dozens of playgrounds! If you visit on a sunny weekend, you’ll often catch street performances of kid-friendly entertainment. When the kids (or you) get hungry, you can take your pick from the numerous cafes and snack carts dotted throughout the park.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Completed in 2011, this modern park<\/a> is a Madrid treasure. In just over a decade, Madrid Rio has become a favorite spot among locals and travelers of all ages.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Located south of the city center along the banks of the Manzanares River, the park has green spaces complemented by\u00a0sleek metal bridges and numerous playgrounds. You can rent bikes<\/a> to explore the park to its fullest, or just stroll around and see what you discover. (You may be surprised at what this unique park has to offer\u2014including a makeshift beach.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n When the kids have used up all their energy, spend some time relaxing in one of the lovely cafes. You could easily spend a full day enjoying all that Madrid Rio has to offer\u2014and many families do.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n As you can see by now, Madrid has no shortage of green spaces. The largest of them has enough activities to fill a whole day\u2014or even a whole weekend!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Located west of the city center, Casa de Campo<\/a> features plenty of fun for the whole family. Formerly a royal hunting estate, the site later became the site of several battles during the Spanish Civil War. (Luckily, today the park is much more peaceful.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Within its whopping 4,257 acres\u00a0 – five times the size of New York’s Central Park – Casa de Campo offers an entire amusement park (more on that later), a zoo and aquarium<\/a>, two outdoor pools, a lake with rental boats and even a\u00a0cable car<\/a>! It\u2019s easy to see why this fun and exciting park is a favorite among Madrid families.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A park within a park\u2014only in Madrid!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Madrid’s city amusement park is located within Casa de Campo. With dozens of rides ranging from the relaxing to the thrilling, there’s something for everyone at the Parque de Atracciones<\/a>. There are also live shows featuring beloved characters such as SpongeBob and the Paw Patrol crew\u2014perfect for an entertaining break.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A bit further outside town is the\u00a0Warner Bros Park<\/a>, where kids will be delighted to run into some of their favorite cartoon characters. The park is full of fun rides, games and attractions that make it the perfect day of fun for the whole family. It’s the perfect family outing and one of the best things to do in Madrid for kids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Madrid has no shortage of excellent museums, but a few stand out above the rest when it comes to family fun. Here are the best kid-friendly museums in Madrid that are perfect for all ages!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The\u00a0Railway Museum<\/a> takes the cake as one of our favorite activities in Madrid for kids. Located in a gorgeous old train station, the museum features hands-on, kid-friendly activities. History comes alive in an engaging, approachable manner that everyone is sure to appreciate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Marvel at the elaborate model railways put together with painstakingly accurate attention to detail, then climb aboard a real train car from the past! You and your kids will feel as if you\u2019ve stepped back in time as you walk through one of their many vintage train cars. You can even enjoy a bite to eat in a retired dining car dating back to the 1930s!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Step aside, Tooth Fairy\u2014in Spain, we have a tooth mouse!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n El ratoncito P\u00e9rez<\/em>, as the character is known here, visits Spanish children after they have lost a tooth, giving them a small amount of money in exchange for it. In Madrid, children can visit his very own “house-museum” just around the corner from Puerta del Sol.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The museum is full of whimsical drawings and stories that bring the fabled mouse to life. It’s a wonderful way to experience a familiar yet unique aspect of Spanish culture, and one of the best things to do in Madrid for kids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n For a fun and fascinating experience sure to delight travelers of all ages,\u00a0the National Museum of Natural Sciences<\/a>\u00a0is definitely a favorite. The museum focuses on hands-on and interactive exhibits to keep young minds entertained. There is a rock garden with fossils, a giant dinosaur skeleton, and a great exhibit about Mediterranean plants and animals to learn a bit\u00a0about the local environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\nMercado de San Miguel (or Any Market!)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\nRoyal Palace<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\nPlaza Mayor & Puerta del Sol<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\nKid-Friendly Walking Tour<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\nBest Parks for Kids<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Retiro<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\nMadrid Rio<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\nParque Warner<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Museo del Ferrocarril<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\nRat\u00f3n Perez Museum<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
National Museum of Natural Sciences<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\nRobot Museum<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n