Madrid on a budget

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Most museums close on Mondays. You can get 50% discount at most museums with your ISIC card. Most state museums are free on Saturday afternoons (after 14:30) and on Sunday mornings. Most places belonging to the Patrimonio Nacional (ie. the Spanish Monarchy), are free on Wednesdays for UE citizens only. Centro de Arte Reina Sofía has free guided visits on Mondays and Wednesdays (17:00) and on Saturdays (11:00).

MADRID GUIDED Madrid's Municipal Tourist Board organise walking tours starting at Plaza Mayor for only 3 euros. A professional guide will explain you everything in English. Time: Saturdays at 10:00 am. (gather with the rest of the people at 9:30 am.). Buy your tickets at the tourist office in Plaza Mayor. ON YOUR OWN At the tourist office or at Hostal Chelo, ask for a free copy of a leaflet with itineraries around historic Madrid.

You can get maps and leaflets for free at any tourist office in Madrid, as well as at Hostal Chelo (available in different languages). Would you like to know what's on in Madrid?. Buy "Guía del Ocio", the best city guide for only 1 euro, with information about cinemas, theatres, museums, restaurants, bars, TV. It is published every week.