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You are all ready and prepared. You are a small group of friends, colleagues or family members who are looking forward to your weekend in Madrid. But what can you do?
Of course you all have a list ready with the best monuments and must-sees in Madrid. But you are a group of people who also want to enjoy yourselves, have a good time and, above all, do everything together.
And that's what we're here for. I bring you a complete list of activities that are perfect for groups wanting to make the most of their getaway to the Spanish capital.
As we don't know your preferences, we are going to give you a bit of everything; outdoor activities, gastronomic, sports and more surprises so that the only thing you can think about when you leave Madrid, is to come back as soon as possible.
It's clear that you have to eat, and not just anything. I'm sure it won't be long before you try some of the best squid sandwiches in Madrid. It would be a sin not to.
If the weather is good, and your stomach is good, trying some of the most traditional and well-known cocido madrileño restaurants is something that someone in the group has said they want to try.
But what about having a snack together in a special way? Combining lunch or dinner with a show is always a good idea. In addition to places that offer live shows, Madrid has unique and fun options.
If you're looking for a show and a good time, be part of a game while you eat. There are restaurants and companies that offer to play Cluedo or try to solve a mystery over a meal.
If you're more into visiting unique places, then check out one of Madrid's many themed restaurants, such as Wonderland, a sushi restaurant set in the world of Alice in Wonderland.
Escape rooms are a fantastic option to have a great time in a group. The great thing about Madrid is the wide range of leisure activities on offer. Whatever you want, Madrid has it.
If we add to this the fact that the escape room has stopped being a fad and has become a reality in the leisure catalogue, you find yourself with a huge range of options.
From themed to historical, including physical tests, mental challenges or set in a specific historical period.
In addition to indoor escape rooms, the ones we've known from the beginning, there are places that have managed to give it another twist, and offer escape rooms around the city. In these escape rooms, mental challenges such as riddles, puzzles or problem solving are mixed with walking through the city, turning your sightseeing tour into an entertaining and interesting game.
It is a fact that you have to visit one of the best museums in Madrid. You can choose one of those known as the Art Triangle, or a small gallery that works with a particular artistic expression. As you wish, but you must do it.
Although if you are several people, the visit takes on a new perspective. Being a group, many museums offer special prices, offers and even completely personalised visit packages.
There is a big difference between entering a museum on your own and doing so surrounded by friends, paying less and with a guide who will explain the mysteries and details of the great works of art history.
As we mentioned before, the leisure offer in Madrid is extensive, fun and very peculiar, in case you hadn't noticed. One of its strong points, one of many, are the simulators.
Something you used to only see from time to time and only at certain places and events, has nowadays grown in popularity and, as a consequence, better and more modern simulators have been created.
You can find all kinds of simulators, and if you go to these places in a group, you get special prices as well as being able to hold small championships and tailor-made games.
From Virtual Reality, where you can go on war campaigns shooting zombies or conquering space, to driving a Formula 1 car, to playing a few holes in indoor golf simulators. Everything you can imagine exists in the virtual world.
Although if you are more into real and collective experiences, don't hesitate to visit one of the numerous go-karts that exist in the capital. Their facilities are impressive, and some of them have hosted national and international championships. The adrenaline of speed is something you won't easily forget.
It's one of the trendiest activities, and you have to try it to understand how something that seems so simple and straightforward has become so famous. It's really cool.
Using headphones with Silent technology, you will walk around the city accompanied by a guide, who is sometimes a guide and sometimes a DJ. You are going to walk a route in Madrid like no other, discovering corners to the sound of real hits.
You'll sing, dance, play like a child and, best of all, you'll have a great time. Everything revolves around music, dance and Madrid.
If you are a music lover, this is where it all starts. Here music is lived and felt differently. There are numerous live music venues in Madrid where you can enjoy a great night out with your friends.
There is as much to choose from as there are styles of music; from rock venues to homely venues created to have a quiet chat with light music in the background.
One example of a charming venue is El Plata Club, where their Gumbo Jam sessions will transport you to a jazz-fuelled New Orleans.
If you are looking for the total experience as a group, and you want to spend the night sharing a room, you have the option to stay in the best hostel in Madrid; Latroupe Prado. Here you can privatize a room ranging from 4 to 8 people.
Everything for you in the heart of Madrid, at 1 Paseo de las Delicias. Close to all the activities that we propose and the leisure of the capital, as well as having the best atmosphere in Madrid, with people from all over the world wanting to have a good time.
Don't forget to stop by their bar to take part in some of the activities they organise almost every day and enjoy the best brands of drinks at the best prices. Everything you need for a complete experience.
