Checkpoint: Plaza Mayor
The grand square at the heart of old Madrid. Navigate to Plaza Mayor and check in once you are surrounded by red-and-yellow facades.
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Bear and the Strawberry Tree
On Puerta del Sol there is a famous bronze statue of a bear and a tree. Find it and take a group photo with the team imitating the bear's pose.
Checkpoint: Puerta del Sol
Madrid's symbolic center. Navigate to Puerta del Sol and check in.
Checkpoint: Retiro Park
Time for greenery. Navigate to Retiro Park and check in.
Checkpoint: Royal Palace
Navigate to the Royal Palace (Slottet) at the top of Karl Johans gate and check in.
Local Madrileño tip
Convince a real Madrileño to share one tip, fun fact or strong opinion about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu local guide.
Madrid finale
Final challenge! Find a beautiful Madrid spot (a plaza, a fountain, a sunset terrace) and take an amazing group photo. A photo for the ages.
Madrid kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a typically Madrid backdrop (a tapas bar, a tiled cafe, a yellow taxi) and take a group photo with everyone striking a triumphant pose.
Madrid pose: matador
Madrid is the home of bullfighting tradition. As a team, recreate a dramatic matador pose with an imaginary cape (a jacket works fine). Take the photo.
Metro descent
The Madrid Metro is the second-longest in Europe. Go down (or just to the entrance of) any station and take a group photo with the iconic red diamond logo.
Plaza Mayor squad shot
On Plaza Mayor: take a group photo with the equestrian statue or a colorful facade in the background. Everyone strikes a regal pose.
Retiro Park rowboat pose
In the Retiro: take a photo at the central pond. Either rent a rowboat (bonus) or pose as if you are rowing one along the shore.
Royal Palace pose
In front of the Royal Palace: take a group photo where everyone gives a small respectful wave, like greeting the Norwegian royal family.
Skyline cheers Madrid
Find a spot with a view (a rooftop bar, a hilltop, a plaza), grab a drink and take a group toast photo. To Madrid!
Tapas crawl
A Madrid tradition: order tapas at a bar, take a photo of the team mid-bite. Bonus for ordering patatas bravas, jamón or croquetas.
Trivia: Madrid as capital
In what year did Madrid become the capital of Spain (under King Philip II)?
Trivia: Madrid name origin
Madrid was originally founded by Moorish settlers around the 9th century. What was its original Arabic name?
Trivia: Palacio Real rooms
The Royal Palace of Madrid is one of the largest functioning royal palaces in Europe. Roughly how many rooms does it have (estimates of 3,000 are accepted)?
Yellow taxi moment
Madrid taxis are white with a red diagonal stripe. Find one (parked or stopped) and take a group photo with the cab clearly in shot.