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Madrid in 8 Days: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

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8 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the vibrant streets of Madrid. Immerse yourself in the rich history and indulge in mouthwatering culinary delights. From majestic palaces to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of the city's treasures.

Trip to Madrid

Day 1Riverside Bliss and Royal Splendor
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$90

Parque Madrid Río
Modern linear green space along the Manzanares River, with cultural events & sports fields.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
19 - 28 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$17
2 - 3 min

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Café de Oriente
Situado en la Plaza de Oriente, frente al Palacio Real y en el Madrid de los Austria, encontramos este Café único en la ciudad. Ofrece servicio de Café-Bistrot durante todo el día, Restaurante Gourmet en la Planta Baja y la mejor Terraza de Madrid.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$30
4 - 5 min

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Cafe Bar Arrieta
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$43
Day 2Cathedrals, Museums, and Sunset Views
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$72

Catedral de la Almudena
Baroque Catholic cathedral known for its colorful chapels, plus a Romanesque crypt & museum.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Cerralbo Museum
Collections of Old Master paintings, fine furniture & antiques in an 1800s mansion with gardens.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
6 - 9 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Casa de Valencia
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$32
11 - 16 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.
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Mesón el Lagar
Menú del día. Tapas variadas Pruebe nuestra tortilla casera Ensaladilla rusa. Churrasco
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$35
Day 3Gardens, Monasteries, and Artistic Wonders
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$83

Campo del Moro
Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
19 - 28 min

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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
12 - 18 min

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History Museum of Madrid
Old orphanage with Baroque exterior, now a museum on Madrid's history, with documents, art & models.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$4
4 - 5 min

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ORIO Fuencarral
A space dedicated to the Basque tapas bar and a menu where you can enjoy the best see cuisine of Euskadi.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$38
4 - 6 min

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Bosco de Lobos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$33
Day 4Museums Galore and Iconic Landmarks
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$75

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$15
5 - 8 min

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Naval Museum
Displays on nautical science & the Spanish navy from the reign of Isabella & Ferdinand onward.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$4
4 - 6 min

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Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Ramses Natsuki
Design and sophistication by Philippe Starck. Gastronomy, cocktails, events, music... También puedes seguirnos en https://www.facebook.com/ramses.madrid
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$27
1 - 2 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Biblioteca Nacional de España
18th-century public library with an extensive collection of manuscripts, books & photographs.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Lobito de Mar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$29
Day 5Natural History, Bullfighting, and Seafood Delights
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$105

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$ 4

Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales
Huge collections with fossils, whale skeleton & dinosaur replica, housed in a 19th-century building.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
14 - 17 min

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Monument to Alfonso XII
Built in 1922, this monument in Buen Retiro Park features a colonnade with an equestrian statue.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Las Ventas Bullring
Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$17
17 - 26 min

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Tandoori Station
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.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$41
8 - 12 min

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Los Crustaceos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$39
Day 6Football Fever and Artistic Gems
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$106

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$ 4

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$32
7 - 9 min

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Lázaro Galdiano Museum
Ornate mansion with masterpieces by Goya and Bosch, plus Renaissance antiquities and medieval armor.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
18 - 22 min

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San Fernando Market
Bustling market with stands selling everything from produce & butchered meats to clothes & books.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Tribuetxe
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
4 - 5 min

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Juan Raro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 7Serene Parks, Modern Art, and Gastronomic Delights
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$84

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$ 2

El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 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.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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NuBel
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. .
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$40
4 - 5 min

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Lacaña
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 8Masterpieces and Culinary Adventures
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$84

Museo Nacional del Prado
Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$16
8 - 12 min

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El Barril de las Letras
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
4 - 5 min

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La Lata Montada
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30

Budget breakdown: $706 In total

Activities & Food:$698
Transport:$9