Making the Most of Spain


The Making the Most of Spain stamp category includes activities and events such as those listed below.

Please note that activities offered each semester vary by availability.


Walking Tour
Madrid landmarks walking tour

Syracuse Madrid staff and professors offer a guided walking tour of city landmarks.

The tour highlights some of Madrid’s most famous sites, such as Kilometer 0, the Royal Palace, La Latina, and more. Students will learn about Spanish traditions like the New Year’s celebration in Sol, see where certain highly recommended tapas bars are located, and gain basic insights into local history and architecture. The tour ends in Plaza Santa Ana, where all are invited to have a coffee or a soda and stay and chat.


Neighborhoods of Madrid walking tours

Explore a specific neighborhood in Madrid with knowledgeable, passionate professors. Each tour offers the opportunity to discover a different neighborhood in Madrid. For example: Chueca, Lavapiés, Malasaña, and more!


Language exchanges

A great way to improve your Spanish language skills and make friends, Syracuse Madrid can organize individual or group language exchanges with local Spanish students.



Pottery painting

Enjoy a relaxing evening painting pottery. A great souvenir to take back home for yourself or as a gift!


Real Madrid stadium tour

Tour the famous Real Madrid soccer team stadium!