Madrid in 6 Days: A Journey of Parks, Palaces, and Art

BLANCA SANCHEZ CUEVAS

7 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Madrid, Spain. Explore stunning parks, visit majestic palaces, immerse yourself in art, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Spain!

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serene Retreats and Thrilling Rides

$320

$ 33

Petit Hostel La Latina

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Built in 1922, this monument in Buen Retiro Park features a colonnade with an equestrian statue.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

31 - 38 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$76

22 - 27 min

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Amusement park divided into themed areas, with several roller coasters & Batman-inspired rides.

2:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$200

33 - 40 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Day 2Royal Gardens, Artistic Marvels, and Thai Delights

$188

$ 33

Petit Hostel La Latina

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Sports fields, cycle paths & views across the city in a hillside park popular for sunset walks.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$68

4 - 6 min

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Botanical garden with outdoor gardens & greenhouses, plus walking trails & monthly activities.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$20

7 - 10 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.

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$48

5 - 8 min

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8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$52

Day 3Iconic Landmarks, Majestic Palaces, and Empanada Delights

$320

$ 33

Petit Hostel La Latina

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 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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$68

11 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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$40

4 - 5 min

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

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Established theme park with thrill, water & family rides & attractions, plus live entertainment.

3:45 PM - 7:45 PM

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$172

13 - 16 min

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$40

Day 4Art Extravaganza, Fine Palaces, and Authentic Spanish Cuisine

$172

$ 27

Petit Hostel La Latina

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

9 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$72

2 - 3 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Expansive, landscaped, 20th-century urban park with paths meandering past conifer & cedar trees.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$40

Day 5Riverside Bliss, Exquisite Empanadas, and Wildlife Encounters

$200

$ 27

Petit Hostel La Latina

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Modern linear green space along the Manzanares River, with cultural events & sports fields.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$40

13 - 16 min

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Huge facility with animals in natural habitats, dolphinarium & a shark tank, plus kids' petting zoo.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$124

10 - 12 min

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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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 6Art Treasures, Italian Delights, and Sporting Legends

$316

$ 33

Petit Hostel La Latina

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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