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Madrid in 10 Days: A Journey of Culture, Cuisine, and Adventure

Lilliam Cajade

Lilliam Cajade

8 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Madrid. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in delectable cuisine, and explore ancient marvels. From historic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is a perfect guide for a solo traveler seeking an unforgettable experience in the heart of Spain.

Trip to Madrid

Day 1Gastronomic Delights and Hidden Treasures
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$46

Gustos Madrid Plaza Mayor
Elige entre nuestras acogedoras cuevas o la animada terraza. Dieta mediterránea, especialistas en arroces y paellas.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
3 - 4 min

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Mercado de San Miguel
Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
12 - 17 min

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La Hummuseria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$19
2 - 3 min

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Mercado de San Ildefonso
Happening, 3-level market with 20 stalls selling diverse, international fare, plus 3 cocktail bars.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Egeo Suvlakeria Griega
Typical greek souvlaki tavern, offering top quality street food at super reasonable prices
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$11
Day 2Art, History, and Literary Escapades
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$66

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$ 2

Harvey's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
2 - 3 min

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History Museum of Madrid
Old orphanage with Baroque exterior, now a museum on Madrid's history, with documents, art & models.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
4 - 6 min

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National Museum of Romanticism
18th-century mansion with displays of romantic-period paintings & furniture, plus a garden cafe.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$4
9 - 14 min

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Pelotari
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$17
8 - 11 min

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Biblioteca Nacional de España
18th-century public library with an extensive collection of manuscripts, books & photographs.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Exposiciones temporales Museo Thyssen
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$15
2 - 3 min

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La Rotonda
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 3Majestic Palaces and Cultural Wonders
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$54

Terraza de Sabatini
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
4 - 6 min

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Royal Palace of Madrid
18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$17
4 - 6 min

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Catedral de la Almudena
Baroque Catholic cathedral known for its colorful chapels, plus a Romanesque crypt & museum.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Juana la Loca
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
2 - 3 min

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Saint Isidore Museum
Museum relating city's history back to the Paleolithic period via artifacts, maps & paintings.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$4
2 - 3 min

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Casa Lucio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 4Culinary Delights and Avant-Garde Museums
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$45

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$ 5

Asador el Castillo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
9 - 11 min

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Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Historic aircraft including the Dragon Rapide which brought Franco to Spain to launch his coup.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
18 - 22 min

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Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida
Chapel-turned-museum & burial place of the famous artist Francisco de Goya, featuring his frescoes.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Faborit
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
2 - 3 min

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Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Hong Kong Kitchen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 5Thai Tapas, Bullring Thrills, and Anthropological Wonders
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$53

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$ 2

Waniku
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
9 - 14 min

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Las Ventas Bullring
Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$17
17 - 21 min

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National Museum of Anthropology
Long-founded ethnographic & anthropological museum depicting global cultures with themed exhibits.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$8
9 - 14 min

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Pui's Thai Tapas
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
6 - 9 min

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Library Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Los Porfiados
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 6Parks, Naval Adventures, and Gastronomic Delights
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$44

Faborit
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
4 - 5 min

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Naval Museum
Displays on nautical science & the Spanish navy from the reign of Isabella & Ferdinand onward.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$4
11 - 16 min

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El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Viridiana
Contamos con una selección de los mejores vinos.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$15
14 - 21 min

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Trenque Lauquen
El restaurante Trenque Lauquen es una original pizzeria argentina que se encuentra pegado al Parque del Retiro. Allí podrás degustar las mejores empanadas de la ciudad y no te puedes perder una extensa variedad de pizzas artesanales.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 7Artistic Masterpieces and Local Market Discoveries
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$58

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$ 2

Acid Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
5 - 8 min

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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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$16
13 - 16 min

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López & López
Pizza artesana hecha a mano, preparada con harinas italianas y llevada a fermentación larga para conseguir nuestro sabor único
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
4 - 5 min

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San Fernando Market
Bustling market with stands selling everything from produce & butchered meats to clothes & books.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Los Chuchis
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$17
Day 8Art, Food, and Market Hopping
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$56

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$ 2

Rodilla
Cadena nacional de restauración informal, artesana, saludable y de calidad desde 1939.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
3 - 4 min

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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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$12
10 - 15 min

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Antón Martín Market
Vibrant indoor market with grocery vendors, international food stalls & public events.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Matteo Cucina Italiana
Estamos en el mercado de La Paz
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
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Mercado de la Paz
This popular indoor marketplace established in 1882 has stalls for produce, meat & gourmet fare.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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La Maruca
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Day 9Vegan Delights, Sporting Legends, and Geological Marvels
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$68

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$ 7

Tapas Iciar
El chef José Delgado se hace cargo de este espacio acogedor.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
4 - 6 min

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Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$32
7 - 9 min

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Geological and Mining Institute
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Punto Vegano
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
4 - 6 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Museo del Traje
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
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$4
8 - 10 min

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Kiyota
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 10Museums, Mansions, and Gourmet Burgers
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$47

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$ 2

La Mina
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
3 - 4 min

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Cerralbo Museum
Collections of Old Master paintings, fine furniture & antiques in an 1800s mansion with gardens.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
18 - 22 min

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Lázaro Galdiano Museum
Ornate mansion with masterpieces by Goya and Bosch, plus Renaissance antiquities and medieval armor.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Goiko Grill
Amamos lo que Hacemos - Hacemos Hamburguesas
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
4 - 6 min

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Honest Greens Velázquez
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14

Budget breakdown: $554 In total

Activities & Food:$534
Transport:$20