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

Carolina Pereira

Carolina Pereira

9 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Madrid in just 3 days! Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich art and culture of the Spanish capital.

Day 1
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$30

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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
Free
9 - 14 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Mercado de San Miguel
Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Ramen Kagura
Restaurante japonés especializado en noodles/fideos japoneses
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$19
9 - 14 min

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Restaurante Taberneros
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$11
Day 2
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$49

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$ 2

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
$19
14 - 17 min

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Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Faborit
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$17
4 - 5 min

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Hong Kong Kitchen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$13
Day 3
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$58

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$ 2

Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Free
11 - 16 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.
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
$18
14 - 17 min

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Pui's Thai Tapas
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
$10
7 - 10 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.
1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
$13
8 - 12 min

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Acid Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$18

Budget breakdown: $142 In total

Activities & Food:$137
Transport:$5