Ideas for your first 48 hours
Pair Plaza Mayor and Los Austrias with the Royal Palace area. Set aside another block for the Prado, El Retiro and a food stop around Ibiza and Narváez.
FREE GIDEPASS CITY GUIDE
Free Madrid travel guide PDF
From the Prado to El Retiro, from historic squares to a neighborhood tapas bar. Plan your first visit with clear ideas and room to enjoy the city.
WHAT IS INSIDE
A little planning. A better trip.
Eight walks, one city
Find a neighborhood walk for your interests. The PDF introduces the routes; open GidePass for the current walking experience.
What to try at the table
Cocido, a calamari sandwich, tortilla, croquetas and chocolate with churros: ideas for what to try without booking every hour of the day.
Choose your base
Centro and Los Austrias put many sights nearby; Retiro and Ibiza combine park walks and local dining; Chamberí and Castellana suit exploring with transit.
Arrive with the essentials clear
Airport terminal connections, metro and rail options, and the difference between Atocha and Chamartín.
Practical habits and a checklist
Save your hotel address, keep belongings close and carry a short checklist and useful Spanish phrases.
TAKE A LOOK
Made to read on your phone.
A real preview of the guide: first-day ideas and the eight walks. The full PDF has 12 pages and is under 1 MB.
KNOW SOMEONE TRAVELING SOON?
Good trips start with a share.
Send this Madrid guide to a friend, family member or your travel group. They can download it in English or Spanish, free.
Before you download
Is this travel guide really free?
Yes. Download the complete PDF without an account, email address or payment. You can send the file or this page to friends.
Can I use it offline?
The saved PDF can be read offline. Links, maps, sharing and online GidePass features need an internet connection.
Which languages are available?
There are separate English and Spanish editions. Use the language link at the top to choose the right guide for your friends.
Does the PDF include attraction or transit tickets?
No. It includes trip ideas and useful links. Admission tickets, transport, meals and accommodation are paid for separately.
How is the guide different from the paid pass?
The PDF helps you plan. The city pass adds the walking routes with GPS and tools to use during the trip. It is €4.99 for seven days from activation, with no subscription. Check current details before paying.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Inspired? Let us guide the walk.
The free guide helps you picture Madrid. With the pass, take the eight GPS walks, menu camera and shared-expense tools into your trip.
Discover the Madrid Pass · €4.99 →Seven days from activation · One-time payment · No subscription. Tickets, transit and other purchases are extra.
Keep planning your trip
Use these practical guides alongside your PDF.