Discover the Best of Madrid in 5 Days

Sarah Isabela Magalhães Costa

27 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through Madrid, Spain's vibrant capital. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and indulge in the city's culinary delights. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$ 4

SmartRental Gran Vía 47

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 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

3 - 4 min

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Built 1881–1883, this restored neoclassical building houses rotating exhibits of contemporary art.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Venue for art exhibitions organized by Reina Sofía Museum, modeled on London's Crystal Palace.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$38

$ 2

SmartRental Gran Vía 47

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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5 - 8 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

5 - 8 min

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

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$16

Day 3

$18

SmartRental Gran Vía 47

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$18

4 - 6 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$ 5

SmartRental Gran Vía 47

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Former slaughterhouse housing contemporary arts center hosting exhibitions, performances & cinema.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$58

$ 5

SmartRental Gran Vía 47

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 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

8 - 11 min

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Long-founded ethnographic & anthropological museum depicting global cultures with themed exhibits.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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46 - 56 min

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

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$50

Budget breakdown: $127 In total

Activities & Food:$113

Transport:$15