Madrid in 5 Days: A Journey of Culture and Delights

Uriel Blaser

6 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Madrid in 5 days, exploring iconic landmarks, indulging in delicious cuisine, and immersing yourself in art and culture.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$206

$ 7

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Sleek property featuring dining, a rooftop bar & a seasonal outdoor pool, plus chic quarters.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

9 - 14 min

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

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$60

13 - 16 min

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

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

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Free

Taberna situada en frente al Templo de Debod en Madrid. Disfruta del mejor jamón en nuestra terraza.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$86

Sleek property featuring dining, a rooftop bar & a seasonal outdoor pool, plus chic quarters.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$294

$ 10

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Sleek property featuring dining, a rooftop bar & a seasonal outdoor pool, plus chic quarters.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Restaurante Terraza la Parrilla Bautizos Comuniones

Especialidad carnes a la parrilla, pescados y mariscos. Asador y parque infantil. Menú, carta y raciones. Menú especial fin de semana 15€. 6 salones y 2 terrazas

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

43 - 52 min

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$100

5 - 8 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$64

4 - 6 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$70

Sleek property featuring dining, a rooftop bar & a seasonal outdoor pool, plus chic quarters.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$214

$ 10

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Sleek property featuring dining, a rooftop bar & a seasonal outdoor pool, plus chic quarters.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$34

5 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

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.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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Nubel es el nuevo restaurante del Museo Reina Sofía. Ubicado en el Edifico Nouvel, se ha convertido en un icono de la nueva gastronomía madrileña. .

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$76

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$66

Sleek property featuring dining, a rooftop bar & a seasonal outdoor pool, plus chic quarters.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$174

$ 10

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Sleek property featuring dining, a rooftop bar & a seasonal outdoor pool, plus chic quarters.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$52

12 - 15 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$10

8 - 10 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Menú del día. Tapas variadas Pruebe nuestra tortilla casera Ensaladilla rusa. Churrasco

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$54

12 - 18 min

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Expansive, landscaped, 20th-century urban park with paths meandering past conifer & cedar trees.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$58

Sleek property featuring dining, a rooftop bar & a seasonal outdoor pool, plus chic quarters.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$328

$ 17

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Sleek property featuring dining, a rooftop bar & a seasonal outdoor pool, plus chic quarters.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

50 - 60 min

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Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Vast 1500s complex of royal buildings housing old masters, lavish apartments & a vaulted library.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

7 - 10 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$82

15 - 18 min

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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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$63

17 - 26 min

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Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$35

En el barrio de Salamanca, en pleno centro de Madrid encontrara una pequeña isla de aromas y sabores orientales: Tandoori station es su próxima parada.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$78

Sleek property featuring dining, a rooftop bar & a seasonal outdoor pool, plus chic quarters.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1268 In total

Activities & Food:$1215

Transport:$53