10 Days in Madrid: A Journey of Art, History, and Culinary Delights

Isabel Umalla

9 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Madrid, Spain, filled with captivating museums, iconic landmarks, and mouthwatering cuisine. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the city as you explore ancient marvels, indulge in authentic Spanish dishes, and soak in the artistic masterpieces. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Madrid!

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Treasures: Museo d'America, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, and More

$42

$ 2

National museum of pre-Columbian, Spanish-American & Native American art & artifacts.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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13 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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7 - 10 min

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Amamos lo que Hacemos - Hacemos Hamburguesas

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$19

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$11

Day 2Architectural Wonders and Football Fervor: Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and Beyond

$62

$ 4

Chapel-turned-museum & burial place of the famous artist Francisco de Goya, featuring his frescoes.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Ornate 18th-century palace with furnishings, tapestries & a notable collection of classic art.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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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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$32

5 - 8 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$17

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 3Artistic Gems and Vegan Delights: Lázaro Galdiano Museum, Temple of Debod, and Punto Vegano

$40

$ 4

Ornate mansion with masterpieces by Goya and Bosch, plus Renaissance antiquities and medieval armor.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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11 - 14 min

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Old orphanage with Baroque exterior, now a museum on Madrid's history, with documents, art & models.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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16 - 20 min

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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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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$10

4 - 5 min

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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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$18

Day 4Royal Splendor and Gastronomic Delights: San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy, Catedral de la Almudena, and Restaurante Taberneros

$36

Cultural center & exhibits in a Neoclassical palace, with 16th-century paintings & sculptures.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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14 - 21 min

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Baroque Catholic cathedral known for its colorful chapels, plus a Romanesque crypt & museum.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

9 - 14 min

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No dudes en probar nuestras delicias. Abierto el domingo a mediodía.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 5Romanticism and Natural Serenity: National Museum of Romanticism, El Retiro Park, and Viridiana

$23

$ 2

18th-century mansion with displays of romantic-period paintings & furniture, plus a garden cafe.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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9 - 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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Contamos con una selección de los mejores vinos.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

14 - 21 min

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El restaurante Trenque Lauquen es una original pizzeria argentina que se encuentra pegado al Parque del Retiro. Allí podrás degustar las mejores empanadas de la ciudad y no te puedes perder una extensa variedad de pizzas artesanales.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 6Regal Opulence and Culinary Excellence: Royal Palace of Madrid, Cerralbo Museum, and El Club Allard

$53

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

10 - 15 min

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Collections of Old Master paintings, fine furniture & antiques in an 1800s mansion with gardens.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 7Iconic Landmarks and Artistic Brilliance: Puerta de Alcalá, Museo Nacional del Prado, and Acid Café

$51

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

4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$16

7 - 10 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$17

Day 8Historical Marvels and Railway Adventures: San Jerónimo el Real, Railway Museum, and Tres Cerditos

$44

$ 2

Former 1500s monastery with a remodeled neo-gothic sanctuary, stained glass & a baroque cloister.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Museum of railway history in grand former station, with carriages & locomotives, library & archives.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 9Artistic Journeys and Gastronomic Delights: Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and La Rotonda

$52

Sprawling museum for Spanish 20th-century art collection with works by Gris, Dali, Picasso & Miro.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$12

12 - 17 min

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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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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 10Wax Figures and Aerospace Wonders: Museo de Cera, Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and Pirata's

$40

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

23 - 28 min

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Historic aircraft including the Dragon Rapide which brought Franco to Spain to launch his coup.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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21 - 26 min

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Piratasrockwey es una leyenda viva, navío de leyenda, envoltorio de sueños, y casa de todos nuestros amigos y clientes.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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16 - 20 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Budget breakdown: $457 In total

Activities & Food:$440

Transport:$17