Madrid’s Las Ventas Bullring: Immerse in Bullfighting History with Audioguide Tour
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Madrid
Immerse yourself in the rich history of bullfighting at Madrid's Las Ventas Bullring. Explore the iconic arena with an audio-guided tour, visit key sites, and discover the Bullfighting Museum of Madrid.
Duration: 50 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas - Welcome to Las Ventas Bullring, considered the Bullfighting Cathedral. The most important bullring in the world. The one which gives everything and takes everything away. The biggest reward for those who manage to leave through its Puerta Grande and a challenge for those who hardly think about it.

Las Ventas Bullring was built in 1929 on the land called Las Ventas del Espíritu Santo, to which it owes its name. It is the largest bullring in Spain, with a total area of 45,800 square meters and capacity for 23,797 people.

Las Ventas Bullring was declared an artistic historical heritage in 1994. The biggest event that houses the Las Ventas Bullring is undoubtedly the San Isidro Fair, one of the events which has consolidated it as the best bullring in the world.

Las Ventas Bullring has been designed and built in the Neo Mudejar style. The Neo Mudejar is the most characteristic style of the bullrings in Spain.

What's Included
  • Entrance to Bullfighting Museum of Madrid with included Audio guide
  • Experience Virtual bullfighting
  • Immerse yourself in the San Isidro Fair with Virtual Reality 360
  • Access to Las Ventas Tour complete with Audio guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Enter Madrid’s renowned Las Ventas Bullring with a ticket and discover one of the world’s most celebrated arenas through an audio-guided tour. The ticket guarantees admission to all key sectors around the stadium, from the labyrinthine passageways behind the ring to the audience’s cheering seats. Have your pictures taken next to the Door of Madrid (Puerte Grande), an exit solely meant for victorious bullfighters, while appreciating the various architectural styles of the edifice. Further, explore Madrid’s Bullfighting Museum at your leisure, situated at the ‘Patio de Caballos’ within an iconic portion of the building, housing an assortment illustrating Spain’s bullfighting heritage.

  • Tour doesn’t operate on days of bullfighting
  • Please note the tour itinerary may be modified in the event of bullfighting or relevant special events or force majeure reasons. In those cases, visitors will be duly informed at the box offices of the venue when exchanging their vouchers.
  • Schedules: May to October: from 10AM to 7PM, last entry at 6:15 PM. November to April: from 10AM to 6PM, last entry at 5:30PM
  • Bullfight days: the tour ends 3 hours before the start of the show. San Isidro Fair: 10:00AM to 3:30pm Autumn Fair: 10:00AM to 4:00pm
Location
Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas
Calle de Alcala 237,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(81 Ratings)
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Profeevans
Feb 13, 2024
Fantastic tour with Guillermo - We had a fantastic guided tour of Las Ventas with a group of Secondary School pupils from Glasgow. Guillermo, our guide, was knowledgeable and spoke great English. It was the highlight of our trip to Madrid for many of our pupils.
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Wendyh2855
Feb 6, 2024
Great tour with excellent tour guide Jaime! - Really interesting tour of the Bull Ring with Jaime who bought the tour to life explaining history & culture of the life of the bull and Matadors! Totally fascinating Jaime answered all our questions and welcomed discussion and good humour. I felt a bit dubious about going to the Bull Ring but really enjoyed it. Can recommend this tour to all who are interested in Spanish culture & history.
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Margaretann_b
Jan 10, 2024
Interesting place to visit when you're in Madrid - Great museum to pass a few hours. It's an audio tour around the bullring and you can take some fun, interactive pictures after the visit
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Annette_v
Nov 15, 2023
A Part of Spanish History - The audio tour was done very well. Beautiful arena with an interesting history. The interactive part of the tour with Photo Booth and virtual reality was very enjoyable. We had a great time.
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Sabrina_m
Nov 8, 2023
Amazing history lesson... - Amazing history lesson about bullfighting…so glad we went! The simulator was fun, but maybe wipe the head viewer off between people??
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Rosina_h
Aug 29, 2023
Las Ventas Bullfighting expreience - The Audio guide was comprehensive in all things regarding bullfighting from the fighters, the venue, the bulls and the many people who respectfully earn a living from it or benefit such as the poor who are fed. It even had a Wii app so you could be a matador with the cape. Doing this prior to attending the bullfight itself is a must to understand and appreciate the process and the traditions of it. I have no problem with bull fighting. It is a dangerous sport, the beast does not suffer and 1000s make a living from it.
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Srafferty67
Jul 21, 2023
Give it a try. - Really interesting place to visit with good commentary throughout. Walk at your own pace. Definitely worth a visit. Viator are cheaper than the venue.
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Glenn_g
Jul 14, 2023
Tour of bull ring - Learning the history was amazing and seeing the ring was so beautiful. Self guided tour was perfect.
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Joseph_z
Oct 3, 2023
Well worth while - The staff were great, the architecture was interesting and being able to enter the actual bull ring was great.
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O7404wtmariao
Mar 17, 2024
Ok - Disappointed the museum was closed so just saw the ring there was a large group of students in front of us so made difficult to see things
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