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A Day in Madrid: Exploring Royal Palaces and Art Museums

Chelsey Ercoli

Chelsey Ercoli

20 Oct 2023

Experience the grandeur of Madrid with this one-day itinerary. Visit the Royal Palace, indulge in delicious meals, and immerse yourself in art at the Museo Nacional del Prado.

Day 1
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$105

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$ 5

Hotel Puerta America Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏹

26 - 32 min

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Café de Oriente
Situado en la Plaza de Oriente, frente al Palacio Real y en el Madrid de los Austria, encontramos este CafĂ© Ășnico en la ciudad. Ofrece servicio de CafĂ©-Bistrot durante todo el dĂ­a, Restaurante Gourmet en la Planta Baja y la mejor Terraza de Madrid.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$18
12 - 15 min

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La Rotonda
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$23
5 - 8 min

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Museo Nacional del Prado
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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$16
8 - 11 min

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La TragantĂșa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$23
12 - 18 min

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El Oso y el Madroño
Landmark bronze sculpture in a bustling city square featuring a bear & a strawberry tree.
No time set
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.
No time set
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$9

Budget breakdown: $110 In total

Activities & Food:$105
Transport:$5