Captura Madrid Tour: Discover Madrid & Learn How to Photograph It
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Capture the magic of Madrid with your camera. On this photography tour, you'll learn easy tips for taking incredible photos as you explore secret spots brimming with history, legends, and fascinating facts.
A tour where you won’t just discover Madrid—you’ll learn how to photograph it. You’ll take hundreds of photos, so make sure some of them are unforgettable.
This isn’t a conventional tour. It’s a journey through some of Madrid’s most photogenic spots, where history and photography go hand in hand. As we explore palaces, plazas, monuments, and surprising spots, you’ll learn about the stories, characters, legends, and interesting facts hidden behind them.
But you’ll also learn how to photograph them. In a simple and completely practical way, you’ll discover how to improve your photos by working on framing, composition, perspective, lighting, and point of view. At each stop, we’ll suggest different ways to photograph the location.
You can come with a DSLR, a point-and-shoot camera, or simply your cell phone. It doesn’t matter what equipment you have or how much you know. This tour is designed for anyone who wants to return from Madrid with better photos and get to know the city in a different way.
Our goal: We want you to look up the next time you’re walking through a city and start discovering photo opportunities where you once saw only buildings.
Meeting point
Monumento a los Caídos en el Cuartel de la Montaña
Before you go
- Length
- About 4h
- Languages
- Spanish
- Usual start times
- 16:00 (Madrid time)
- Coming up
- 77 departures in 3 months, 6 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 4h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Monumento a los Caídos en el Cuartel de la Montaña. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
77 departures are listed in the next three months, 6 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 16:00. Times are local to Madrid.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
Accessibility information availablePet friendly
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