Background
Trip Planner Logo

Madrid in 4 Days: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Fernando Bobadilla V.

Fernando Bobadilla V.

27 Sep 2023

Join me on a thrilling 4-day adventure in Madrid, Spain. Explore iconic landmarks like Plaza de España, Royal Palace of Madrid, and Mercado de San Miguel. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Cibeles Fountain, Puerta de Alcalá, and El Retiro Park. Discover the artistic treasures of Museo Nacional del Prado. Experience the passion of Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and the grandeur of Las Ventas Bullring. Get ready for an unforgettable trip!

Day 1
+

$35

Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

~

Directions

Royal Palace of Madrid
18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$35
16 - 24 min

~

Directions

Mercado de San Miguel
Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
Day 2
+

$0

Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

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

~

Directions

El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
Day 3
+

$38

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
$38
Day 4
+

$98

·

$ 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
$63
12 - 15 min

~

Directions

Las Ventas Bullring
Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$35

Budget breakdown: $174 In total

Activities & Food:$170
Transport:$4