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Madrid Marvels

Carlos Fernandez

Carlos Fernandez

25 Nov 2023

Embark on a 9-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Madrid, Spain. Discover architectural wonders, savor delectable cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Madrid

Day 1Royal Palace and Riverside Delights
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$110

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$ 4

Terraza de Sabatini
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
4 - 6 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$34
9 - 11 min

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Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida
Chapel-turned-museum & burial place of the famous artist Francisco de Goya, featuring his frescoes.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Café de la Rivière
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
19 - 28 min

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Casa Paco
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 2Cathedrals, Plazas, and Fountain Fantasies
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$96

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$ 4

Eatmytrip
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
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
12 - 18 min

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Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Faborit
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$34
3 - 4 min

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Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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DokiDoki
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 3Tapas, Temples, and Artistic Wonders
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$66

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$ 7

La Portuguesa Taberna
Especialidades de comida portuguesa. Todo tipo de bacalo y vino portugués. Un pequeño lujo en el barrio de Argüelles.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
5 - 8 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy
Cultural center & exhibits in a Neoclassical palace, with 16th-century paintings & sculptures.
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Magasand Columela
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$20
3 - 4 min

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DokiDoki
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 4Rotonda Revelations and Majestic Monastery
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$122

La Rotonda
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
2 - 3 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
16 - 24 min

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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$16
3 - 4 min

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Musashi
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
4 - 6 min

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Ferpal
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 5Cositas and Crystalline Palaces
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$128

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$ 7

Casabase Pan y Cositas
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
11 - 16 min

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Palacio de Cristal
Venue for art exhibitions organized by Reina Sofía Museum, modeled on London's Crystal Palace.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Lope de Vega's House-Museum
Restored 17th-century house museum of the playwright Lope de Vega, with period furniture & artworks.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
14 - 17 min

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Madame Sushita
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$20
6 - 9 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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$64
8 - 11 min

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Honest Greens Castellana
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 6Barbecue Bliss in Retiro Park
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$80

Alfredo's Barbacoa
Lo mejor de la cocina norteamericana. Reservas online.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
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
7 - 10 min

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Viridiana
Contamos con una selección de los mejores vinos.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
14 - 21 min

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Trenque Lauquen
El restaurante Trenque Lauquen es una original pizzeria argentina que se encuentra pegado al Parque del Retiro. Allí podrás degustar las mejores empanadas de la ciudad y no te puedes perder una extensa variedad de pizzas artesanales.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 7Museums, Bullrings, and Gastronomic Delights
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$133

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$ 4

La Garriga
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
2 - 3 min

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Lázaro Galdiano Museum
Ornate mansion with masterpieces by Goya and Bosch, plus Renaissance antiquities and medieval armor.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$15
14 - 17 min

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Las Ventas Bullring
Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$34
13 - 20 min

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Los Montes de Galicia
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
6 - 9 min

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Panadario
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 8Artistic Treasures and Thai Tapas
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$112

Rodilla
Cadena nacional de restauración informal, artesana, saludable y de calidad desde 1939.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
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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$24
5 - 8 min

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Pui's Thai Tapas
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
12 - 17 min

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Acid Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 9
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$0

Budget breakdown: $870 In total

Activities & Food:$847
Transport:$23