10 Days in Madrid: A Journey of Culture and Culinary Delights

Gissen Hernandez

28 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Madrid, Spain. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this enchanting city while savoring delectable Spanish cuisine. From royal palaces to world-class museums, each day promises exciting discoveries and unforgettable experiences.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Palaces and Artistic Gems

$59

$ 5

H10 Puerta de Alcalá

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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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

13 - 16 min

Directions

National museum of pre-Columbian, Spanish-American & Native American art & artifacts.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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8 - 12 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$19

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$11

Day 2Gastronomic Delights and Architectural Wonders

$48

$ 5

H10 Puerta de Alcalá

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$17

4 - 5 min

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Collections of Old Master paintings, fine furniture & antiques in an 1800s mansion with gardens.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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3 - 4 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

12 - 17 min

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Chapel-turned-museum & burial place of the famous artist Francisco de Goya, featuring his frescoes.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

Baroque Catholic cathedral known for its colorful chapels, plus a Romanesque crypt & museum.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$13

Day 3Charming Cafés and Royal Gardens

$33

$ 4

H10 Puerta de Alcalá

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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Ornate 18th-century palace with furnishings, tapestries & a notable collection of classic art.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

Directions

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

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$10

9 - 14 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 4Parks, Museums, and Iconic Landmarks

$45

H10 Puerta de Alcalá

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

Directions

Lo mejor de la cocina norteamericana. Reservas online.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

Former 1500s monastery with a remodeled neo-gothic sanctuary, stained glass & a baroque cloister.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

2 - 3 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$17

Day 5Artistic Masterpieces and Culinary Delights

$44

$ 4

H10 Puerta de Alcalá

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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5 - 8 min

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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

6 - 9 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 6Granada Vibes and Cultural Treasures

$62

$ 5

H10 Puerta de Alcalá

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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9 - 14 min

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Museum of railway history in grand former station, with carriages & locomotives, library & archives.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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9 - 11 min

Directions

Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$15

2 - 3 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$15

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 7Museums, Fountains, and Coffee Breaks

$54

$ 4

H10 Puerta de Alcalá

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

Directions

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

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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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

12 - 15 min

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18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$17

Day 8Cereal Delights and Historical Gems

$52

$ 4

H10 Puerta de Alcalá

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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18th-century mansion with displays of romantic-period paintings & furniture, plus a garden cafe.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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Old orphanage with Baroque exterior, now a museum on Madrid's history, with documents, art & models.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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4 - 6 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 9Fine Art, Monasteries, and Wax Figures

$50

$ 4

H10 Puerta de Alcalá

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

El famoso restaurante Lhardy entra en su tercer siglo de existencia en la misma casa de la Carrera de San Jerónimo donde abriera sus puertas en 1839.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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Cultural center & exhibits in a Neoclassical palace, with 16th-century paintings & sculptures.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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9 - 11 min

Directions

Un local diseñado con gusto y perfectamente pensado para un público que busca espacios cosmopolitas por encima de todo.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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2 - 3 min

Directions

Waxwork museum with depictions of famous people plus a space ride, a ghost train & a history show.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$10

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 10Bakeries, Science, and Football Fever

$74

$ 5

H10 Puerta de Alcalá

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$11

6 - 9 min

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Huge collections with fossils, whale skeleton & dinosaur replica, housed in a 19th-century building.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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7 - 9 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$32

5 - 8 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Budget breakdown: $555 In total

Activities & Food:$519

Transport:$36