Madrid: Las Ventas Bullring Tour with Audio Guide

Explore the iconic Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Spain’s largest bullring, with a tour that covers over 80 years of history. Visit the Bullfighting Museum, enjoy interactive experiences, and learn with multilingual audio guides.

About this activity

Highlights

Tour the iconic Las Ventas Bullring, seating over 23,000 spectators in Madrid’s cultural heart.
Stand in the center of the historic arena where legendary bullfighters once performed.
Discover the Bullfighting Museum and its treasures, from artifacts to famous memorabilia.
Explore with a multilingual audio guide, delving into the bullring's history and tradition.
Admire Las Ventas’ stunning Neo-Mudéjar architecture, a symbol of Madrid’s heritage.

Description

The Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Madrid’s iconic bullring, has been a cultural landmark for over 80 years. Designed in 1929 by José Espeliú, this Neo-Mudéjar architectural gem stands as a symbol of Spain’s bullfighting tradition. Step into the historic arena where legendary bullfighters performed, and imagine the electrifying atmosphere of a live bullfight. Explore the Bullfighting Museum, showcasing memorabilia from renowned figures like Ernest Hemingway, Ava Gardner, and Pablo Picasso, ...

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The Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Madrid’s iconic bullring, has been a cultural landmark for over 80 years. Designed in 1929 by José Espeliú, this Neo-Mudéjar architectural gem stands as a symbol of Spain’s bullfighting tradition. Step into the historic arena where legendary bullfighters performed, and imagine the electrifying atmosphere of a live bullfight. Explore the Bullfighting Museum, showcasing memorabilia from renowned figures like Ernest Hemingway, Ava Gardner, and Pablo Picasso, offering insight into the art and history of bullfighting. For a unique experience, try the virtual bullfighting game and feel the thrill of stepping into the ring. The tour, lasting under an hour, provides a fascinating look into Madrid’s cultural heritage, blending history, art, and tradition in an unforgettable visit.

Includes

Entry ticket for the bullring tour.
Audio guide for the Bullfighting Museum.

Excludes

Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Food and drinks.

How It Works

What to Bring:

Passport or ID card.

Know Before You Go:

If maintenance or other circumstances impact the usual tour route, an alternative experience inside Las Ventas will be provided.
Interactive experiences, such as the Virtual Bullfighting Game, are included with the ticket.

Meeting Point

Location: The box office of Las Ventas Bullring (Plaza de Toros), Calle Alcalá 237, Madrid.
Public Transport:

Metro stop: Las Ventas (Line 2).
Bus routes: 12, 21, 38, 53, 106, 110, 146.

Opening Hours

Daily: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (last entry at 5:30 PM).