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Madrid in 8 Days: A Journey of Culture, Cuisine, and Adventure

Armando Urena

Armando Urena

9 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day adventure in Madrid, Spain. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and explore breathtaking landmarks. From historic palaces to vibrant parks, this itinerary has it all!

Trip to Madrid

Day 1Barbecue Delights and Iconic Landmarks
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$54

Alfredo's Barbacoa
Lo mejor de la cocina norteamericana. Reservas online.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
8 - 11 min

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El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Faborit
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$38
3 - 4 min

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Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Artistic Marvels and Culinary Delights
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$105

Acid Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
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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$32
12 - 17 min

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Ôven Mozzarella Bar
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$34
3 - 4 min

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Círculo de Bellas Artes
Arts & cultural center with movie theater, live performances, exhibition halls & a cafe/restaurant.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
Day 3Bohemian Cafes and Cultural Gems
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$60

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$ 4

Matilda Café Cantina
Sitio con encanto en el corazón del Barrio de Las Letras. Podrás tomar un buen café, infusiones y tartas caseras. Platos del día para comer como en casa.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
1 - 2 min

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CaixaForum Madrid
Herzog & de Meuron–designed arts center in former power station, hosting exhibitions & performances.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$30
15 - 18 min

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Punto Vegano
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
4 - 6 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
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Free
Day 4Gastronomic Delights and Royal Splendor
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$108

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$ 7

Rodilla
Cadena nacional de restauración informal, artesana, saludable y de calidad desde 1939.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
6 - 9 min

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Real Jardín Botánico
Botanical garden with outdoor gardens & greenhouses, plus walking trails & monthly activities.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
11 - 14 min

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National Museum of Romanticism
18th-century mansion with displays of romantic-period paintings & furniture, plus a garden cafe.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
25 - 30 min

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Restaurante Taberneros
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
6 - 9 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.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$34
Day 5Empanadas, Wildlife, and Traditional Flavors
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$100

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$ 7

Zabala Empanadas
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
13 - 16 min

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Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
Huge facility with animals in natural habitats, dolphinarium & a shark tank, plus kids' petting zoo.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$62
10 - 12 min

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La Masía de José Luis
La Masia de José Luis, una antigua Finca situada en pleno centro de Madrid, reformada e inaugurada en el año 2003. Pascua Ortega ha diseñado todos sus Salones, para cualquier celebración especial que precise, dándoles a cada uno de ellos su propia personalidad.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
Day 6Pastries, Parks, and Artistic Treasures
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$56

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$ 7

Mallorca
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
7 - 9 min

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Parque Juan Carlos I
Urban oasis with a lake, olive grove, skating rink, free train rides & many modern sculptures.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Pancomido
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$30
3 - 4 min

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Sorolla Museum
Former home studio of the 20th-century painter Joaquín Sorolla, housing his works of Spanish scenes.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$8
Day 7Authentic Tapas, Stadium Thrills, and Enchanting Gardens
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$114

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$ 10

Casa Paco
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
6 - 9 min

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Western Park
Expansive, landscaped, 20th-century urban park with paths meandering past conifer & cedar trees.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$64
19 - 23 min

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La 28
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
4 - 5 min

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Jardín El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna
Manicured 18th-century landscaped gardens with sculptures, water features & a Civil War bunker.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 8Culinary Adventures and Majestic Sights
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$50

Eatmytrip
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
5 - 8 min

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Catedral de la Almudena
Baroque Catholic cathedral known for its colorful chapels, plus a Romanesque crypt & museum.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Campo del Moro
Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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El Senador
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36

Budget breakdown: $679 In total

Activities & Food:$646
Transport:$33