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Madrid in 10 Days: A Journey of Culture, Cuisine, and Adventure

Ximena Caballero

Ximena Caballero

4 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Madrid. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and discover hidden gems at every turn. From iconic landmarks to off-the-beaten-path treasures, this itinerary has it all. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Madrid

Day 1Barbecue Delights and Park Serenity
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$38

Alfredo's Barbacoa
Lo mejor de la cocina norteamericana. Reservas online.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
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
9 - 14 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Magasand Columela
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$19
3 - 4 min

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DokiDoki
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$11
Day 2Artistic Masterpieces and Culinary Delights
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$59

Acid Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
5 - 8 min

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Museo Nacional del Prado
Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$16
6 - 9 min

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El Cielo
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$17
2 - 3 min

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Acid Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 3Cantina Vibes and Museum Marvels
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$48

Matilda Café Cantina
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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$5
1 - 2 min

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CaixaForum Madrid
Herzog & de Meuron–designed arts center in former power station, hosting exhibitions & performances.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$15
2 - 3 min

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La Rotonda
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Kirei las Cortes by Kabuki
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 4Botanical Wonders and Artistic Elegance
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$50

Rodilla
Cadena nacional de restauración informal, artesana, saludable y de calidad desde 1939.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
6 - 9 min

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Real Jardín Botánico
Botanical garden with outdoor gardens & greenhouses, plus walking trails & monthly activities.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
14 - 21 min

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Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Círculo de Bellas Artes
Arts & cultural center with movie theater, live performances, exhibition halls & a cafe/restaurant.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$6
3 - 4 min

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Ôven Mozzarella Bar
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
2 - 3 min

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Mercado de la Reina
Restaurante, bar de tapas y Gin Club en plena gran Vía madrileña. Cocina tradicional de mercado española, mediterránea. Cocina abierta todo el día.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 5Empanada Delights and Wildlife Encounters
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$59

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$ 5

Zabala Empanadas
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
11 - 14 min

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Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
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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$31
10 - 12 min

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La Masía de José Luis
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.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
16 - 20 min

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Urrechu
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 6Asian Fusion and Bullring Thrills
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$57

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$ 2

Waniku
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
9 - 14 min

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Las Ventas Bullring
Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$17
17 - 21 min

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Western Park
Expansive, landscaped, 20th-century urban park with paths meandering past conifer & cedar trees.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Casa Paco
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$15
14 - 21 min

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Café de la Rivière
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 7Mediterranean Flavors and Urban Oasis
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$42

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$ 4

Mallorca
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
7 - 9 min

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Parque Juan Carlos I
Urban oasis with a lake, olive grove, skating rink, free train rides & many modern sculptures.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Temple of Debod
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
4 - 6 min

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Punto Vegano
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$18
4 - 5 min

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Taberna Origen
Origen Taberna, la mejor taberna de Madrid, cocina de temporada, comer, beber, bar de tapas, restaurante, vinos, cocina creativa, mediterranea, vegetariana
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$17
Day 8Gastronomic Delights and Sporting Legends
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$80

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$ 5

La 28
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
4 - 5 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$32
7 - 9 min

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Pancomido
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
3 - 4 min

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Sorolla Museum
Former home studio of the 20th-century painter Joaquín Sorolla, housing his works of Spanish scenes.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$4
4 - 6 min

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El Jardín del InterContinental
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Day 9Cathedral Splendor and Royal Grandeur
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$42

Eatmytrip
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
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
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.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$17
6 - 9 min

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Restaurante Taberneros
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$9
10 - 15 min

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El Senador
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
Day 10Majestic Views and Culinary Finales
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$34

Terraza de Sabatini
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
8 - 11 min

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Campo del Moro
Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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El Senador
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
5 - 8 min

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El Club Allard
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14

Budget breakdown: $523 In total

Activities & Food:$508
Transport:$15