School trip to Madrid
Duration5 days
TransportFlight
AccommodationHotel / hostel

School trip to Madrid

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About this trip

A school trip to Madrid gives students the chance to explore a capital shaped by the legacy of the Habsburgs and the vibrant rhythm of modern Spanish culture. Around the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, they will encounter a compact and welcoming city where history and everyday life blend seamlessly—ideal conditions for an educational trip. Art takes centre stage in Madrid: the masterpieces of Velázquez and Goya at the Prado, Picasso’s Guernica at the Reina Sofía, and the glass architecture of the Palacio de Cristal inside Retiro Park. Each visit offers clear, accessible learning moments that help students connect historical and contemporary perspectives. The programme also includes hands-on activities: a paella workshop, a flamenco evening, a street-art session in Lavapiés and a treasure hunt in the old Habsburg quarter. These elements keep the group active and engaged. The overall structure remains practical and easy for teachers to manage, with short transfers, a balanced rhythm, and activities designed to support the flow of the school trip. Highlights: Historic Madrid: Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor Major cultural sites: Prado Museum, Reina Sofía, Retiro Park and Palacio de Cristal Interactive workshops: paella, street art, treasure hunt Sports component: visit to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Balanced programme with culture, hands-on activities and supervised free time

What's included

Everything agreed in the proposal

Personalise your trip

  • Transport by plane
  • Chosen meal plan: bed and breakfast, half board or full board
  • Guided tours
  • Entrance tickets
  • Ask us about our different travel insurance options

We offer

  • Dedicated personal manager
  • Tailor-made trip preparation
  • Information about the destination
  • 24/7 support during the trip
  • Meeting with families, students and teachers
  • Different payment options
  • 1 gymsack bag

Travelling with CumLaude means:

Confidence from the first call

24h emergency phone, complete coordination and a named specialist who knows the trip before the group leaves.

A plan you can explain clearly

Clear pricing, reviewed suppliers and concrete reasons to show why this trip is the right choice for the school.

Support when plans change

We know what can happen when a group is abroad. That is why we anticipate logistics, timings and critical points.

Start

Start of the trip

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End

Return home

Public transport

Getting around Madrid

Madrid is easy to get around by combining the Metro, EMT buses and Cercanías. For a group with visits focused on the Centro, the Royal Palace and the Paseo del Arte, the most efficient strategy is to walk the short stretches and use public transport for the Retiro, Atocha, the Bernabéu, Matadero or transfers from the stations.

Transport networks

Metro de Madrid

Main network for fast journeys across the city. Zone A covers practically the whole municipality and links Sol, Ópera, Banco de España, Atocha, the Retiro, Nuevos Ministerios and the airport.

Useful lines

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In your itinerary

Day 1: Sol and Ópera for Habsburg Madrid, Banco de España/Retiro for the Paseo del Arte and Atocha for arrivals. Optional: L10 for the Bernabéu and L3/L6 for Matadero-Legazpi.

EMT buses

Surface network, useful when the Metro forces a detour or for panoramic runs past the Prado, Cibeles, Gran Vía and the Castellana. The Exprés Aeropuerto has its own fare.

Useful lines

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In your itinerary

Day 1: city-centre lines link Atocha, the Prado, Cibeles, Sol and Gran Vía if the group needs to cut down on walking. Check event-related diversions before using surface buses.

Cercanías Renfe

Integrated urban and metropolitan rail with key stations such as Atocha, Sol, Recoletos, Nuevos Ministerios and Chamartín. Very practical for arrivals, departures and excursions outside the centre.

Useful lines

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In your itinerary

Day 1: Atocha, Sol and Recoletos can save time if the accommodation or the coach is near a Cercanías station.

Tickets and passes

Tourist Ticket Zone A

Recommended

Personal pass with unlimited trips on consecutive days on Metro zone A, EMT except the Exprés Aeropuerto, Cercanías zone A and ML1. Includes the Metro airport supplement.

10,30 EUR 1 day; 17,50 EUR 2 days; 23,10 EUR 3 days

Metrobús 10 trips

Recommended

10-trip pass for EMT, Metro zone A and ML1, loaded onto the Multi card or the personal transport card (TTP). Does not include the Exprés Aeropuerto or the Metro airport supplement.

7,30 EUR / 10 trips

Single ticket Metro/EMT

Option for one-off trips. On Metro zone A the price depends on the number of stations; on EMT you buy on board or at authorised points.

1,50-2,00 EUR Metro zone A; 1,50 EUR EMT

EMT Airport Express

24-hour bus between the airport, Cibeles and Atocha with its own fare. Useful if avoiding Metro L8 or travelling at night.

5,00 EUR / trip

Tips for the group

  • For 1-2 trips per person, the 10-trip Metrobús usually beats single tickets.
  • For days with 3 or more journeys per person, or a Metro arrival from Barajas, compare with the Tourist Ticket Zone A.
  • The Plaza Mayor - Royal Palace - Sol - Prado - Retiro axis can largely be done on foot; save the Metro for long hops.
  • Check the CRTM service updates the day before for works, demonstrations or closures on EMT and Metro.
  • At big stations like Sol, Atocha or Nuevos Ministerios, set a meeting point before going through the gates.
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Emergency

Emergency numbers in Madrid

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Emergency

General emergency number in Spain

112
Emergency

SAMUR - Protección Civil Madrid

+34 915 132 395

Contacto administrativo; para emergencia sanitaria llamar al 112.

Police

National Police

091
Police

Policía Municipal de Madrid

092

Disponible 24h los 365 días para urgencias policiales municipales.

Assistance

Viajes CumLaude - Emergencias 24h

The 24h duty number is given to the accompanying teachers before the trip.

Best season

Madrid at its best

Average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours by month during the school year.

Ideal season
Normal
Low season
Month
Min
Temperature
Max
Jan
2.7°
9.8°
Feb
3.7°
12°
Mar
6.2°
16.3°
Apr
7.7°
18.2°
May
11.3°
22.2°
Jun
16.1°
28.2°
Jul
19°
32.1°
Aug
18.8°
31.3°
Sep
15.4°
26.4°
Oct
10.7°
19.4°
Nov
6.3°
13.5°
Dec
3.6°
10°
Jan
33 mm
Feb
34 mm
Mar
25 mm
Apr
45 mm
May
50 mm
Jun
21 mm
Jul
12 mm
Aug
10 mm
Sep
22 mm
Oct
60 mm
Nov
58 mm
Dec
51 mm

Data: Open-Meteo.com · Climate averages 1991–2020 · Updated: 24 May 2026

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