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Madrid in 5 Days: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

GERSON XAVIER

GERSON XAVIER

15 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Madrid in this 5-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Spain's capital.

Trip to Madrid

Day 1
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$165

Eatmytrip
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
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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$51
11 - 16 min

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Faborit
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$57
2 - 3 min

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Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
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Free
12 - 17 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.
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Café de la Rivière
7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
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$33
Day 2
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$187

Terraza de Sabatini
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$39
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
14 - 21 min

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Cerralbo Museum
Collections of Old Master paintings, fine furniture & antiques in an 1800s mansion with gardens.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$15
12 - 17 min

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Musashi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$51
3 - 4 min

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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$24
12 - 18 min

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Círculo de Bellas Artes
Arts & cultural center with movie theater, live performances, exhibition halls & a cafe/restaurant.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$19
3 - 4 min

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Ôven Mozzarella Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$39
Day 3
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$147

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$ 5

Alfredo's Barbacoa
Lo mejor de la cocina norteamericana. Reservas online.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
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
7 - 9 min

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Acid Café
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$30
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.
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$48
6 - 9 min

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El Cielo
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$54
Day 4
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$195

Cafelito
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
2 - 3 min

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San Fernando Market
Bustling market with stands selling everything from produce & butchered meats to clothes & books.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 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.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$36
12 - 18 min

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La Rotonda
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$54
2 - 3 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$45
4 - 6 min

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Kirei las Cortes by Kabuki
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 5
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$276

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$ 15

Waniku
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
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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$51
13 - 16 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$96
5 - 6 min

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Goiko Grill
Amamos lo que Hacemos - Hacemos Hamburguesas
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$30
3 - 4 min

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Lázaro Galdiano Museum
Ornate mansion with masterpieces by Goya and Bosch, plus Renaissance antiquities and medieval armor.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$23
8 - 10 min

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Naval Museum
Displays on nautical science & the Spanish navy from the reign of Isabella & Ferdinand onward.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$11
9 - 14 min

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Casa Pueblo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
2 - 3 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.
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$11

Budget breakdown: $990 In total

Activities & Food:$970
Transport:$20