Discover the Best of Madrid in 4 Days!

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2 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant culture and rich history of Madrid with this exciting 4-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks like Puerta de Alcalá, El Retiro Park, and the Royal Palace of Madrid. Immerse yourself in art at the Museo Nacional del Prado and marvel at the stunning Palacio de Cristal. Don't miss out on the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and Las Ventas Bullring for a taste of Spanish sports and tradition. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Madrid!

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$35

$ 10

AC Hotel by Marriott Cuzco

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Unassuming rooms & suites in a low-key property offering a Mediterranean restaurant & a lounge/bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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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

12 - 15 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$35

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

Unassuming rooms & suites in a low-key property offering a Mediterranean restaurant & a lounge/bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$38

$ 10

AC Hotel by Marriott Cuzco

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Unassuming rooms & suites in a low-key property offering a Mediterranean restaurant & a lounge/bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great

Imposing neoclassical church with vast frescoed dome & chapel painted by Goya, plus guided tours.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$38

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Unassuming rooms & suites in a low-key property offering a Mediterranean restaurant & a lounge/bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$23

$ 14

AC Hotel by Marriott Cuzco

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Unassuming rooms & suites in a low-key property offering a Mediterranean restaurant & a lounge/bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

10 - 12 min

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Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Herzog & de Meuron–designed arts center in former power station, hosting exhibitions & performances.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$13

Unassuming rooms & suites in a low-key property offering a Mediterranean restaurant & a lounge/bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$105

$ 10

AC Hotel by Marriott Cuzco

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Unassuming rooms & suites in a low-key property offering a Mediterranean restaurant & a lounge/bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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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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$63

16 - 20 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$35

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Unassuming rooms & suites in a low-key property offering a Mediterranean restaurant & a lounge/bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $243 In total

Activities & Food:$200

Transport:$43