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Madrid in 3 Days: A Journey of Art, History, and Gastronomy

Bilbania Batista

1 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 3-day adventure in Madrid, Spain. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant city.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$49

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$ 4

Pensión Navarra

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Pensión Navarra

Down-to-earth pension featuring color-themed rooms, a humble cafe/bar & outdoor seating.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Puerta de Alcalá

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Directions

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

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Acid Café

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$19

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Museo Nacional del Prado

Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$19

El Cielo

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$11

Pensión Navarra

Down-to-earth pension featuring color-themed rooms, a humble cafe/bar & outdoor seating.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

+

$48

·

$ 9

Pensión Navarra

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Pensión Navarra

Down-to-earth pension featuring color-themed rooms, a humble cafe/bar & outdoor seating.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Mercado de San Ildefonso

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Cibeles Fountain

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

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Neptune Fountain

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

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Palacio de Cristal

Venue for art exhibitions organized by Reina Sofía Museum, modeled on London's Crystal Palace.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Habanera

Un local diseñado con gusto y perfectamente pensado para un público que busca espacios cosmopolitas por encima de todo.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$17

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Museo de Cera

Waxwork museum with depictions of famous people plus a space ride, a ghost train & a history show.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$10

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$8

Goiko Grill

Amamos lo que Hacemos - Hacemos Hamburguesas

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Pensión Navarra

Down-to-earth pension featuring color-themed rooms, a humble cafe/bar & outdoor seating.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 3

+

$58

·

$ 5

Pensión Navarra

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Pensión Navarra

Down-to-earth pension featuring color-themed rooms, a humble cafe/bar & outdoor seating.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Temple of Debod

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

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Royal Palace of Madrid

18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.

9:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$18

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Toledo Gate

Gate built in the Neoclassical style to honor Fernando VII, with stone arches & statues.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

López & López

Pizza artesana hecha a mano, preparada con harinas italianas y llevada a fermentación larga para conseguir nuestro sabor único

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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$10

14 - 21 min

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Directions

San Fernando Market

Bustling market with stands selling everything from produce & butchered meats to clothes & books.

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Mercado de San Miguel

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

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Teatro Real

Renowned opera house established in 1850 with frequent performances, guided tours & a grand design.

5:45 PM - 7:45 PM

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$13

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Faborit

8:15 PM - 9:45 PM

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$18

Plaza de España

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

9:45 PM - 10:45 PM

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Free

Pensión Navarra

Down-to-earth pension featuring color-themed rooms, a humble cafe/bar & outdoor seating.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $171 In total

Activities & Food:$155

Transport:$17