Madrid Unleashed!

vanessa ordonez

13 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Madrid. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Spain's capital city as you visit iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and enchanting gardens. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with art, architecture, and authentic Spanish cuisine.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Fountain Hopping and Art Extravaganza

$24

$ 7

HOTEL ASTURIAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 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.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$24

Day 2Masterpieces and Tranquility in the Park

$30

$ 4

HOTEL ASTURIAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 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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$30

13 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3The Crown Jewel of Spanish Art

$32

HOTEL ASTURIAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$32

Day 4Trains, Cathedrals, and Royal Gardens

$13

$ 10

HOTEL ASTURIAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Art, History, and Culinary Delights

HOTEL ASTURIAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Herzog & de Meuron–designed arts center in former power station, hosting exhibitions & performances.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Displays on nautical science & the Spanish navy from the reign of Isabella & Ferdinand onward.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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15 - 22 min

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Happening, 3-level market with 20 stalls selling diverse, international fare, plus 3 cocktail bars.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Botanical Wonders and Cultural Gems

$30

$ 4

HOTEL ASTURIAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

14 - 21 min

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Arts & cultural center with movie theater, live performances, exhibition halls & a cafe/restaurant.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

11 - 16 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Day 7Parks, Museums, and Spanish Impressionism

$ 10

HOTEL ASTURIAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Urban oasis with a lake, olive grove, skating rink, free train rides & many modern sculptures.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Former home studio of the 20th-century painter Joaquín Sorolla, housing his works of Spanish scenes.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Day 8Adventure, Football, and Hidden Gardens

$64

$ 14

HOTEL ASTURIAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$64

18 - 22 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.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 9Bulls, Museums, and Ancient Mysteries

$44

$ 10

HOTEL ASTURIAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$34

19 - 23 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

6 - 9 min

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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

Day 10Majestic Royalty and Grandeur

$34

$ 7

HOTEL ASTURIAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$34

Budget breakdown: $348 In total

Activities & Food:$286

Transport:$62