Madrid Group Tour with Equity School Trips
Equity – The School Travel People
Home to Madrid’s Prado Museum, one of the most renowned names in the art world, this extensive permanent collection of world-famous paintings and Greek and Roman sculptures attracts art lovers from around the world.The Museo Reina Sofía is an homage to Spain’s 20th-century artists and includes significant bodies of work by Dali and Picasso, amongst others, with its most famous piece being Picasso’s Guernica.
Madrid abounds with restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. The accommodation selected includes hotels and hostels to suit various budgets. Equity’s destination specialists have extensive knowledge of the area and will provide the best advice for school, college, and university trips, ensuring your trip will be efficient, easy, and affordable.
We recommend Madrid for:
- Art & Design
- Languages
- History
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Example Itineraries for our 2026 trips
Day One...
Depart the UK and travel to Madrid
Prado Museum
Parque del Retiro
Evening meal at a local restaurant
Day Two...
Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid
Street art tour
Flamenco & tapas evening
Day Three...
Mercado de San Miguel
Reina Sofia Museum
Day Four...
Check out of accommodation
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
Depart Madrid for return to UK
Depart the UK and travel to Madrid
Prado Museum
Parque del Retiro
Evening meal at a local restaurant
Day Two...
Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid
Street art tour
Flamenco & tapas evening
Day Three...
Mercado de San Miguel
Reina Sofia Museum
Day Four...
Check out of accommodation
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
Depart Madrid for return to UK
Which Curriculum Subjects do we cater for?
History
On an Equity group tour of Madrid, if you're looking for excursions specifically focused on history, we would suggest the excursions below, on top of the more general excursions. Just be sure to let us know what your subject and learning objectives are and we can work to create a bespoke itinerary for your trip:
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Mercado San Miguel
- Puerta Del Sol
- Prado Museum
- Plaza Mayor
- Parque Del Retiro
- Las Ventas Bull Ring
Languages
Click to read full text On an Equity group tour of Madrid, if you're looking for excursions specifically focused on languages, we would suggest a good mix of excursions that will take you around the city and explore Madrid's past. As you go, we'll be sure to take you to the local markets, shopping areas, cafes, restaurants, and squares so that you can practice your language skills.
Whether it's ordering food, buying souvenirs, asking for directions, or simply engaging with the public, immersing yourself in the local language is the perfect way to learn. Just be sure to let us know what excursions you'd like to visit and we can work to create a bespoke itinerary for your trip.
Art
On an Equity group tour of Madrid, if you're looking for excursions specifically focused on art, we would suggest the excursions below, on top of the more general excursions. Just be sure to let us know what your subject and learning objectives are and we can work to create a bespoke itinerary for your trip:
- Prado Museum
- Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
- Reina Sofia Museum
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Mercado San Miguel
- Puerta Del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Parque Del Retiro
- Las Ventas Bull Ring
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What size groups do we cater for?
We have a minimum number of 10 paying passengers but no upper limit. We can split large groups across multiple coaches and hotels as required, with larger groups benefitting from additional free supervisory places.
Access for visitors with disabilities?
With prior knowledge to booking we can arrange a tour that takes into consideration any students with disabilities.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
With prior knowledge to booking, we can arrange a tour that takes into consideration any students with special educational needs.
Anything else?
Whether you're just looking at options or you have something specific in mind, be sure to get in touch with your dedicated Account Manager at Equity and let them know what would make your trip perfect. We'll take into account your requirements and create a trip that is bespoke to you and meets any learning objectives that you have in mind.
Who are Equity – The School Travel People?
With more than 85 years of experience, Equity has been delivering specialist educational tours, ski trips, sports tours, and performing arts experiences around the world. Working with teachers and group leaders, we create tailored trips that meet the needs of the group and enhance the lives of young people, both in education and in everyday life. With learning at the heart of our company, we support teachers to motivate and engage their students through active learning outside the classroom.
An Equity trip to Madrid will show your students the amazing history, art, and culture of the Spanish capital. Filled with fantastic museums and palaces, as well as lively squares and avenues, students will love their time in Madrid.
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