10 Days in Madrid: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Carlos Ingianna

24 Sep 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Madrid in 10 days, exploring iconic landmarks, indulging in delicious cuisine, and immersing yourself in the rich culture of Spain's capital.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$95

$ 25

Gran Hotel Inglés

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

Directions

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

Jardín El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna

Manicured 18th-century landscaped gardens with sculptures, water features & a Civil War bunker.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$55

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$168

$ 17

Gran Hotel Inglés

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$65

15 - 18 min

Directions

Huge collections with fossils, whale skeleton & dinosaur replica, housed in a 19th-century building.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$65

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$203

$ 17

Gran Hotel Inglés

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$25

12 - 17 min

Directions

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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$88

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$90

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$100

$ 33

Gran Hotel Inglés

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

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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$50

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

Directions

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

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

Landmark 1877 sculpture depicting Lucifer falling from heaven, plus a fountain with gargoyles below.

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

Neoclassical fountain in the center of a roundabout depicting Neptune on a shell-shaped chariot.

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$50

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$115

$ 17

Gran Hotel Inglés

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

Directions

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

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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$45

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

2 - 3 min

Directions

Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great

Imposing neoclassical church with vast frescoed dome & chapel painted by Goya, plus guided tours.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

No dudes en probar nuestras delicias. Abierto el domingo a mediodía.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$45

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$188

$ 17

Gran Hotel Inglés

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

Cadena nacional de restauración informal, artesana, saludable y de calidad desde 1939.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$45

5 - 8 min

Directions

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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$63

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$80

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 7

$120

$ 9

Gran Hotel Inglés

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Lo mejor de la cocina norteamericana. Reservas online.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$35

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Contamos con una selección de los mejores vinos.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$85

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 8

$130

$ 17

Gran Hotel Inglés

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$35

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

2 - 3 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Restaurante japonés especializado en noodles/fideos japoneses

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$95

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 9

$272

$ 33

Gran Hotel Inglés

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$35

10 - 12 min

Directions

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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$156

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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$80

Chic rooms & suites, some with butler service, in a luxe hotel offering dining, a bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 10

Gran Hotel Inglés

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $1569 In total

Activities & Food:$1389

Transport:$180