{"id":3476,"date":"2015-07-14T08:11:07","date_gmt":"2015-07-14T06:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/?p=3476"},"modified":"2015-07-13T08:14:13","modified_gmt":"2015-07-13T06:14:13","slug":"top-9-free-activities-to-do-in-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-9-free-activities-to-do-in-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Free Things To Do In Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When it comes to visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madrid<\/a> it is possible to do so on budget. There are numerous activities and places that you can visit that won\u2019t cost you anything. I myself have spent many a pleasant hour enjoying some of the various <strong>free things<\/strong> in Madrid listed below.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-9-free-activities-to-do-in-madrid\/#admire-its-spanish-architecture\" title=\"Admire Its Spanish Architecture\">Admire Its Spanish Architecture<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-9-free-activities-to-do-in-madrid\/#explore-its-narrow-alleyways\" title=\"Explore Its Narrow Alleyways\">Explore Its Narrow Alleyways<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-9-free-activities-to-do-in-madrid\/#watch-the-parade-of-the-royal-guards\" title=\"Watch The Parade Of The Royal Guards\">Watch The Parade Of The Royal Guards<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-9-free-activities-to-do-in-madrid\/#chill-out-in-el-retiro-park\" title=\"Chill Out in El Retiro Park\">Chill Out in El Retiro Park<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-9-free-activities-to-do-in-madrid\/#visit-the-prado-or-reina-sofia-museums\" title=\"Visit The Prado Or Reina Sofia Museums\">Visit The Prado Or Reina Sofia Museums<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-9-free-activities-to-do-in-madrid\/#make-friends-with-a-street-performer\" title=\"Make Friends With A Street Performer\">Make Friends With A Street Performer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-9-free-activities-to-do-in-madrid\/#enjoy-all-that-puerta-del-sol-offers\" title=\"Enjoy All That Puerta del Sol Offers\">Enjoy All That Puerta del Sol Offers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-9-free-activities-to-do-in-madrid\/#have-some-fun-with-madrid-statues\" title=\"Have Some Fun With Madrid Statues\">Have Some Fun With Madrid Statues<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-9-free-activities-to-do-in-madrid\/#sample-some-tapas-for-free\" title=\"Sample Some Tapas For Free\">Sample Some Tapas For Free<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"admire-its-spanish-architecture\"><\/span>Admire Its Spanish Architecture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most people feel t<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3477 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Prado-Museum1.jpeg\" alt=\"Prado Museum\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" \/>hat the architecture you seen in Madrid pales in comparison with that to be found in city\u2019s such as Berlin or Paris. But to me it will also remain a display of some of the most amazing neo classical in Europe. Begin your walk from <strong>El Retiro Park<\/strong> before heading to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Palace_of_Madrid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Royal Palace<\/a><\/strong>. You time won\u2019t be wasted as you enjoy the charm and style of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/haunted-places-in-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buildings<\/a> in Madrid.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"explore-its-narrow-alleyways\"><\/span>Explore Its Narrow Alleyways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A particular part of Madrid to explore is the downtown area. As you wander through it you seem to find an amazing selection of different restaurants, as well as decorations. One place worth a stop off during your wanders is the <strong>Museo del Jamon<\/strong>. Here you have the opportunity to try a <strong>local delicacy<\/strong>, Iberic Ham.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"watch-the-parade-of-the-royal-guards\"><\/span>Watch The Parade Of The Royal Guards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Alongside the royal guards that guard Buckingham Palace those that are in position at the <strong>Palacio Real de Madrid<\/strong> are among the most impressive and fancy in all of Western Europe. Just as in London every Wednesday between 11.00 and 14.00 you can watch the changing of the guard. This ceremony takes place on this day every 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chill-out-in-el-retiro-park\"><\/span>Chill Out in El Retiro Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Of all the parks in Madrid this isn\u2019t only the largest but also one of the most beautiful. It allows you to enjoy Madrid at a more sedate pace. You can either just sit down and relax or wander around it enjoying the many sculptures on show. Plus you may want to consider a visit in the evening when a stroll around the lake will be lovely.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"visit-the-prado-or-reina-sofia-museums\"><\/span>Visit The Prado Or Reina Sofia Museums<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When it comes to thing to do in Madrid no visit is complete without a visit to one of its many museums. But rather than having to pay fees to enjoy the Prado or<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.museoreinasofia.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Reina Sofia<\/a><\/strong> there are certain times of the day when you can enter for free. From Monday to Saturday free access is available from 18.00 to 20.00 and on Sundays from 17.00 to 20.00 at Prado, whilst access to Reina Sofia is available from 19.00 to 21.00 every day.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"make-friends-with-a-street-performer\"><\/span>Make Friends With A Street Performer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During a visit Madrid you\u2019ll come across numerous street performers. But why not find out who is behind the mask as you may be pleasantly surprised.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"enjoy-all-that-puerta-del-sol-offers\"><\/span>Enjoy All That Puerta del Sol Offers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is the most popular of all the plaza\u2019s (squares) to be found in Madrid. Yep you can enjoy a spot of shopping if you want. But I love to just sit and watch people go by.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"have-some-fun-with-madrid-statues\"><\/span>Have Some Fun With Madrid Statues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Everywhere you look in Madrid there are statues erected of just normal people. Sometimes however you may find it hard to distinguish between these and the street performers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once you find them why not do as others have done and dress them up with some really crazy accessories and take a pic with them.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sample-some-tapas-for-free\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Tapas.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-3478 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Tapas.jpeg\" alt=\"Tapas\" width=\"260\" height=\"194\" \/><\/a><\/strong>Sample Some Tapas For Free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The story goes that workers would order large amounts of alcohol at lunchtime and couldn\u2019t perform their duties as well afterwards. A law was passed and owners of these establishments were obliged to serve small snacks with each alcoholic drink to help reduce its effects. The word <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/3-famous-must-visit-tapas-bars-in-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tapas<\/a>, comes from the Spanish word \u201cTapar,\u201d which in turn means \u201cto cover\u201d. There are still plenty of bars where after ordering a beer for 1 Euro you can enjoy a free snack as well.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-center kksr-disabled\"\n    data-id=\"3476\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to visiting Madrid it is possible to do so on budget. There are numerous activities and places that you can visit that won\u2019t cost you anything. I myself have spent many a pleasant hour enjoying some of the various free things in Madrid listed below. 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