So often vacation packages offer so much to do and yet there is so little time. A great way to see it all and do it all is to hire travel guides who will move you around the city quickly and efficiently, giving you a glimpse of all that Madrid, Spain has to offer. From the world-renowned Prado museum to the historic Salamanca quarters, you’ll learn about every significant nook and cranny of the city by witty and entertaining guides. There are tours for all different interests and types of people to accommodate every sort of budget.
It’s useful to have travel guides in the city, if for no other reason than to cart you around. Traffic in the city centre is unreal at times, with cars swerving, honking, parking and tailgating all over the place. While many museums, restaurants and monuments are within walking distance, you’ll miss out on the historic background, the colorful stories and the travel information that really brings this Spanish city to life. Your freedom might be somewhat hindered on a tour, but you will get an overview of many different places all in one day, so you’ll have a better idea where you’d like to spend more time once you’re back on your own again. A Madrid Vision city bus tour (www.madridvision.es) might take you to Royal Palace, the Paseo del Prado, the Puerta de Alcal