Only 2 days in Madrid
 

Having only 2 days in Madrid, which is an injustice, what do you recommend we see? Any thoughts on Flaminco dancers (wife's idea). Any day drips recommended such as Segovia or Toledo and what would you see? 2 adults and 2 kids (12 and 15). Thanks.

Is it two full days, meaning three nights?

With only two days, I wouldn't plan on any day trips, not even to Toledo. There is too much to see and do in Madrid and you need the time to enjoy it. Check esMadrid (www.esmadrid.com) to see what's happening, and download Maribel's Guide to Madrid for a little more information (www.maribelsguides.com/mg_madrid.pdf)

Ah, the wonderful Maribel! She helped me plan all my early trips to Spain. Love her!

To each his own, and I am passionate about art, so I spent my first trip to Madrid, a weekend before business meetings, in the Museums, with self-guided walking tours in between:

Museo del Prado

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza

The best flamenco in the world in Madrid. Even though the art is from the South/Andalucía, everyone has to win Madrid to get to the top. When are you going? I could give advice based on who performs in which tablaos (flamenco restaurants) on your nights. But in general, these three venues are outstanding. All the basic elements of flamenco; song (cante), guitar (toque) and dance (baile), both male and female dancers:
Casa Patas: http://www.casapatas.com/index.asp
Corral de la Morería: http://www.corraldelamoreria.com/en/index.html
Cardamomo: https://cardamomo.com/en/

And from the beginning of March until June 25, fabulous dancers such as Marco Flores and Concha Jareño perform in the old flamenco temple Villa Rosa, right on Plaza Santa Ana: http://www.tablaoflamencovillarosa.com/es/
I saw Concha Jareño on this night in Casa Patas a few years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ORMp_E2AY

I know teens ( boys ) who liked Museo Naval ( near Prado)
and the armoury at the Place.

Thank you for the suggestions. Hoping to do Prado, Mayor and a tapas bar on first night, and then go to Segovia on second day by bus. Does anyone recommend or know of a car & driver who can take you from Madrid to Segovia and show you the key sites?