Bullfighting School Tour: Museum and Salon Experience

Experience the thrill of bullfighting at the Madrid Bullfighting School Tour. Watch a simulated bullfight by students and explore the bullring museum. Practice with capes and learn about the art of bullfighting.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas - To make the bullfighting experience more realistic, we offer our visitors the possibility of completing their visit with a demonstration of Salon Bullfighting.
    This activity consists in completely simulating the bullfight with students of different ages from the Bullfighting School of Madrid, dressed in short…
What's Included
  • Guide available in English, Spanish, or French
  • Salon Bullfighting Activity
  • Entrance to the Museum
  • Private guided visits to the bullring of Las Ventas
What's Not Included
  • Transport
Additional Information

The activity encompasses a personal tour of the square and its museum, along with an immersive bullfighting experience in the salon.
The demonstration involves a full simulation of a bullfight by learners of varying ages from the Madrid School of Bullfighting (sans bull), providing a glimpse into their daily training regimen for preparing for a real…

Location
Las Ventas Bullring
Calle de Alcalá
Ticket booth at the main door.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Javiles1960
Sep 22, 2025
Bullfighting narrative at its best - One of the best experiences ever, from a transactional, to the guided tour, our guide and the facilities. I showed up 3 days late because of international travel mishaps, and the customer service representative 9/22 10AM was willing and able to accommodate our unexpected change of schedule, with a smile and curtesy. Then our tour guide, LELIA, was very pleasant, knowledgeable, gracious, and answered all our questions, she can do the tour in at least 3 languages; she enjoys her job and educating people about bullfighting its history, customs, techniques and garment details. Perfect morning in Madrid. The building architecture is beautiful Moroccan built ~100 years ago.
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Markvh9611nm
Sep 19, 2025
Very interesting, informative and entertaining tour of Las Ventas Bullring in Madrid - A very big thank you to Carlos at Las Ventas Tour Experience for an interesting, informative and entertaining tour around Las Ventas Bullring in Madrid. Highly recommended if you are visiting Madrid.
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Laura_o
Sep 9, 2025
A Must Do for Madrid! - My husband and I cannot recommend this tour enough! Carlos was wonderfull! It was a very thorough tour of the bullring, and we learned so much history of the sport. The bullfighting activities were so much fun and it was a great experience meeting matadors and learning techniques. Do it, do it, do it ! It was definitely our favorite activity in Madrid!
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Melissa_d
Sep 4, 2025
Ole - Awesome tour! Pablo was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Las Ventas and bullfighting. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn something unique about Spanish culture.
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Katyafree73
Sep 2, 2025
Visit that you cannot miss - A truly surreal place. A visit is well worth it for both the history and the atmosphere. A stop that could not miss on our trip to Madrid. The arena is beautiful and the museum is also interesting. The audio guide clear and rich in detail, not too long but right.
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Helen_w
Aug 19, 2025
Brilliant experience!! - We would highly recommend this tour - really fantastic! From start to finish we were fed so much information by our excellent guide - he told is about Spanish history and how it had affected bullfighting. Gave us information about culture and Spanish people. He explained things well and pointed out lots of extra things. Really enjoyable. We were then joined by 2 young men from the bullfighting school (Brian and Christian) who elegantly and eloquently showed us their moves and how they call the bulls.We were then able to hold the capes and have a go ourselves - great fun - you really start to understand the skill, strength and bravery required to be a matador! ( or maybe madness!!). Highly recommended tour!
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Herbertc249
Aug 18, 2025
Pinnacle of Spain’s bullfighting tradition - One thing that any visitor to Spain should not miss is to visit the bullfighting ring to pay homage to a traditional activity with almost a cult-like following that combines artistry and athleticism. What better place to do so than Las Ventas, the largest bullfighting ring in Spain. Nestled in the Salamanca district of Madrid and easily accessible via the metro line (Ventas metro station), this Neo-Mudejar architectural marvel has been captivating audiences since its inauguration in 1931 and can seat almost 24,000 spectators around its 60m diameter circular ring. Even if you're not there for the bullfighting event, you can visit the museum for €16 entry price that comes with the audio guide. This excellent self-guided tour not only educates you on the history of bullfighting, but also brings you close to the arena, spectator stand and nursery. In addition, you'll have a chance to be a matador by donning the cape for a photogenic moment or trying to beat the bull as you immerse yourself in a virtual reality game. It's a rewarding 2 hours well-spent, learning about the country's rich bullfighting tradition and its relevance in the modern era, especially with its controversy surrounding animal cruelty. Las Ventas is more than just a sporting arena; it is the pinnacle of the country's bullfighting tradition which embodies the rich cultural heritage of Spain.
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614lukef
Aug 7, 2025
Group Tour of Las Ventas - Our group tour of Las Ventas with Palomo was exceptional! So much passion, knowledge and excitement. Very educational experience that was well worth it!
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Wendy_b
Oct 4, 2025
Bullfight tour daytime - Hard to find tour guide. Inside the main entrance is a green booth. She calls tour guide. I was looking for a tour guide with a little flag or sign. Tour guide was excellent. He knew history, the art form and friendly. We toured the inside where bulls, horses stay and come into area. Museum interesting but much better with tour guide. Demonstrate was great. The capes are very heavy.
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Uppercaperesident
Sep 13, 2025
Bullring - Historically significant building which accommodates bull fighting. Architecture was combination of Europe and Arabian architecture which looked elegant. It signifies the importance of aggression in Europe.
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From $105
up to 14 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).