Madrid for Children

Searching for the Bear of Madrid

Come with us to discover Madrid as a family! We have created our didactic materials for this original treasure hunt, which sends children in search of a series of fantastic animals, characters, and symbols, including the omnipresent emblem of the city: the Bear and Tree.

As we stroll through the historic heart of the city, children will spot the Bear and Tree in different locations.

For 2.5 hours, we weave a narrative that includes kings and queens, brave knights and soldiers, adventurous writers and travelers, as well as mythological figures. Through them, children will learn about Spanish history, traditions, and famous local characters from the past. Both children and adults will enjoy taking part in this engaging activity as we take in the main sites searching for the Bear and other characters using our exclusive educational materials, specifically designed for this family tour.

This unique treasure hunt is ideal for families with children under 12 years of age, and it offers the chance to discover local customs and traditions, and appreciate the Art and monuments we encounter across the streets and squares of the city.  Come with us and follow our trail - it is a great introduction to Spanish history and lifestyle, and it is simply the best way to explore Madrid as a family! We are true Madrileños, so we can share with you the best hidden gems in our home city!

This walking tour is led by Dr. Almudena Cros, an art historian born and raised in this city, who has ample experience creating original family itineraries and teaching children of various age groups.  Almudena is a qualified Art History professor (BA, MA, PhD, Warwick University) who has created successful family-friendly tours in Italy and Spain.  Dr. Cros has worked as a primary school teacher assistant at the American Elementary School in Benjamin Franklin Village (Mannheim), where she taught Spanish and History of Art through visual media, and also as a family art workshop docent at CaixaForum Madrid, where her position involved introducing Art History concepts to young children and stimulating their artistic creativity.  Her classroom experience includes being an Art History professor at the Madrid campus for two American universities: Saint Louis University and Suffolk University (where she taught for 13 years).

As a parent herself, she knows how to keep children´s attention and focus throughout this scavenger hunt.

TOUR LENGTH: 3 hours.

Maximum group size: 8 people.

PRICES:

Family unit of 1 or 2 adults and up to 4 children: €200

Extra adult in that family unit (another relative, friend of the family): €20 pp

For a group of 2 different family units with a maximum of 8 people, including 2 or more children: €300 flat fee (€150 per family).

**PLEASE NOTE: All our family tours are guaranteed private sessions, customised for your family and led by Dr. Cros, a qualified Art Historian with 13 years´experience as a university professor.  This is a quality learning workshop delivered in a professional manner that engages everyone in your family.**

AVAILABLE DAYS AND STARTING TIMES:

Monday through Saturday: 10:00 or 14:00.

Summertime: starting at 9:00 or 17:00 due to the heat.

This tour does not run on Sundays.

To ensure availability advance booking is required. As a one-person company, we can rarely accommodate last-minute bookings, particularly during the high season.