Madrid - The Don'ts of Visiting Madrid, Spain

What NOT to do in Madrid, and what you should DO in Madrid. Travel and tourist information on visiting the capital of Spain Madrid. From the food to the sights to the cultural differences tourists need to take into account. Whether you are visiting the Prado or Reina Sofia or the Plaza Mayor you will have a fun time in Madrid, but there are a few things tourists shouldn't do in Madrid, here is our list.
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[akgolfpro]

Directions for best Paella spot in Madrid... First go to the train station, buy a ticket for Valencia, get on train, get off. You should be good. 😄

[vinyalonde]

I just got back from Madrid and I agree with everything you said. The nightlife here was incredible and the food was absolutely delicious. The Spanish take great pride in regional food and we are all the beneficiaries. I found that by staying in the city centre, I was able to walk everywhere, from the Prado to the Royal Palace. Taxis were cheap and readily available and while I like to try transit systems wherever I go, because of where I was staying it would often take almost as much time to use transit as it was to walk. To your point about pickpockets, in the three weeks I was there, I never felt that my safety was compromised and I only saw a few possible pick pockets. As long as I kept my phone and wallet secure on my person, in zippered pockets, I had nothing to fear.

I found the Market of San Miguel to be a bit over hyped. It was expensive and very crowded but still worth a visit. Another thing I really enjoyed in Madrid was the vermouth, so many varieties and in some of the tapas bars and taverns, the vermouth was drawn from a tapped cask. Overall, I loved Madrid and I look forward to returning. I took two day trips (Toledo and Segovia) which I also greatly enjoyed.

[Kyyylelax]

Loved seeing this! I lived in Madrid for two years and this made me miss it so much. Definitely get the menu del dia. I did that everyday on the Camino De Santiago and there were some for 8 or 9€ for a 3 course meal, and in smaller places if you order wine they’d leave you the whole bottle, even if you’re eating alone. Spain in general is magical and Madrid is a great home base.

[daniel_villet]

I am traveling around Europe for 3 months and your videos are the first thing I look for to know the places and what to do hahaha I really like all the help you provide to all of us!

[ChronicallyAmused]

I love El Escorial. Beautiful town and art. Terrific.

[Roogalt]

As a Spanish person living here most of my life, this stuff is something I wouldnt even think about on a day-to-day basis. Its super cool to see the perspective of a tourist in madrid! Have fun everyone! If i had a piece of advice dont go to las bravas because I want to go!! Jajaja

[sedgefordsharp]

Madrid my favourite city in Europe by faaaarrrr a little bit Paris and a little bit New York ...the architecture is amazing, the food, people...and the gay zone Chueca and Malasaña

[etherdog]

Spain Revealed is a GREAT channel for learning about Spain and the food!

[no_soy_rubio]

Great video, as someone who lived in Madrid for 2 years I agree with all of it.
I would also add, don't visit in August. It's 40 degrees and everything is closed for summer holiday 😁

[coscorrodrift]

I'm from Madrid, I don't know why I always end up watching these tourist advice videos for my own city LOL

Good tips, I'm not actually from the city but from a town in la Sierra and I agree with the daytrip thing hahaha! Especially for americans who are used to driving long distances, you have some really nice stuff less than a 2 hour drive from the city. Not necessary to rent a car tho, there's always buses or trains. Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial as you said, but also some beautiful nature in the mountains, lots of Embalses (Valmayor, Pantano de San Juan, La Jarosa) and hiking routes around there, in winter time if it snows you can have some fun in the snow in Navacerrada. Expect even less English though! And the quality of the food can have more variance. Rare to find a place that really sucks in the city but also rare to find a "mega deal" but in these smaller towns both can happen

Tapas can be hit or miss, there are places that renowned for having good tapas and you can basically have dinner just barhopping and having a drink at several different places and you end up full after all the tapas, but in some other places the tapa is just some commercial chips from a bag or a small plate of aceitunas lol.

[PeeGeeThirteen]

I loved Madrid. It felt like a living breathing city without the over-tourism of other cities

[thomascook]

Sharing is good, we do that all the time. Madrid is on our visit list, probably go by train as we both hate flying. Glasgow to London, London to Paris, Paris to Barcelona, Barcelona to Madrid

[christopherpaul]

That's so funny you mention the language thing. I had the opposite experience last time. I've lived in Madrid on and off for about 5 years. Last time I was there I really was looking forward to practicing my Spanish, but every time I went out to eat the server, noticing I was American, immediately spoke English to me. haha!

[subparnaturedocumentary]

i do love their late dinners even as an american it sort of matches my families lifestyle here, daughter is in sports and activities so most nights dont even get her home till 8, wife works 12's as a nurse so ditto i work till 3;30 and sometimes do side jobs after work and also have boxing a few nights a week so we usually dont eat dinner till 9;30-10

[colegreen]

At the start of Chueca on the Calle de Las infantas is the El Tigre Sidra Bar and great collage bar with a plate of tapas to fill the belly of every young student or young at heart person to accompany each glass of beer or cider. After two or three beers you will be screaming no mas! Yes Madrid is a magical place and great to walk all hours of night and day from La Latina to the Duca d'Alba to the Puerta del Sol, the Gran Via to the park to the Prada and Chueca and the metro system is fabulous too. You seem like a great guide, teacher and friend to show off a great city.

[Alexlinnk]

As a local from Madrid I confirm I love helping tourist and giving them directios. I feel grateful they chose Madrid as their tourist destination. Also try asking the younger poeple they know more english.

[condecajr]

I just visited Madrid a month ago. I had a wonderful time. Would love to go again!!!

[jmonrealst]

I’m a “madrileño” and I think your video is pretty good. Thank you very much.

[keiram.]

We loved this city, such beautiful sceneries and food👏🏽💯💃🔥. Great tips!

[timmmahhhh]

Thanks Mark, España is definitely on my bucket list.