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4-Day Madrid Adventure: Art, Food, and Culture

Alejandro Paz Torres

9 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through Madrid, Spain. Immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and Museo Nacional del Prado. Indulge in delicious local cuisine at Mercado de San Miguel and Restaurante Taberneros. Explore iconic landmarks like Puerta de Alcalá and Plaza de España. This itinerary is designed for solo travelers seeking an unforgettable experience in the heart of Madrid.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$58

·

$ 5

Hotel Puerta de Toledo

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Hotel Puerta de Toledo

Laid-back hotel offering unassuming rooms & suites, plus free Wi-Fi & an informal cafe/bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Rodilla

Cadena nacional de restauración informal, artesana, saludable y de calidad desde 1939.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

9 - 11 min

~

Directions

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Sprawling museum for Spanish 20th-century art collection with works by Gris, Dali, Picasso & Miro.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Mercado de San Miguel

Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

~

Directions

Ramen Kagura

Restaurante japonés especializado en noodles/fideos japoneses

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$19

Restaurante Taberneros

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

•

$18

Hotel Puerta de Toledo

Laid-back hotel offering unassuming rooms & suites, plus free Wi-Fi & an informal cafe/bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 2

+

$75

·

$ 5

Hotel Puerta de Toledo

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

~

Directions

Hotel Puerta de Toledo

Laid-back hotel offering unassuming rooms & suites, plus free Wi-Fi & an informal cafe/bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Alfredo's Barbacoa

Lo mejor de la cocina norteamericana. Reservas online.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$13

9 - 14 min

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Directions

El Retiro Park

Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

•

Free

10 - 12 min

~

Directions

Puerta de Alcalá

Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

•

Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Madame Sushita

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

•

$17

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

•

$31

Honest Greens Castellana

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$13

Hotel Puerta de Toledo

Laid-back hotel offering unassuming rooms & suites, plus free Wi-Fi & an informal cafe/bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 3

+

$65

·

$ 4

Hotel Puerta de Toledo

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Hotel Puerta de Toledo

Laid-back hotel offering unassuming rooms & suites, plus free Wi-Fi & an informal cafe/bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

5 - 8 min

~

Directions

Acid Café

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$18

6 - 9 min

~

Directions

Museo Nacional del Prado

Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$19

2 - 3 min

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Directions

El Cielo

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

•

$10

Acid Café

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$18

Hotel Puerta de Toledo

Laid-back hotel offering unassuming rooms & suites, plus free Wi-Fi & an informal cafe/bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 4

+

$66

·

$ 5

Hotel Puerta de Toledo

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

~

Directions

Hotel Puerta de Toledo

Laid-back hotel offering unassuming rooms & suites, plus free Wi-Fi & an informal cafe/bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

3 - 4 min

~

Directions

El Jardín de Salvador Bachiller

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$10

11 - 16 min

~

Directions

Gran Vía

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Sleek property featuring dining, a rooftop bar & a seasonal outdoor pool, plus chic quarters.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$10

8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Plaza de España

Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Temple of Debod

Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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Directions

Restaurante Taberneros

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$18

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Royal Palace of Madrid

18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

•

$18

El Senador

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Hotel Puerta de Toledo

Laid-back hotel offering unassuming rooms & suites, plus free Wi-Fi & an informal cafe/bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $280 In total

Activities & Food:$262

Transport:$18