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Madrid in 3 Days: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Omar Andres Giraldo

Omar Andres Giraldo

17 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Madrid in just 3 days! Explore iconic landmarks like Puerta de Alcalá and Royal Palace, indulge in delicious meals at top-rated restaurants, and immerse yourself in art at Museo Nacional del Prado and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía.

Day 1
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$89

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$ 10

Hotel NH Madrid Zurbano

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Hotel NH Madrid Zurbano
Contemporary lodging featuring a gym & meeting space, plus a sleek restaurant/bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Vailima
Os invitamos a ocupar una de las mesitas de nuestro salón para paladear un buen té. Sea cual sea el elegido disfrutaréis de sabores y aromas embriagadores.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
9 - 14 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Restaurante Taberneros
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$38
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.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$35
Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Free
Hotel NH Madrid Zurbano
Contemporary lodging featuring a gym & meeting space, plus a sleek restaurant/bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$92

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$ 10

Hotel NH Madrid Zurbano

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Hotel NH Madrid Zurbano
Contemporary lodging featuring a gym & meeting space, plus a sleek restaurant/bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Acid Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
15 - 18 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.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$32
2 - 3 min

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Faborit
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$34
Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Hotel NH Madrid Zurbano
Contemporary lodging featuring a gym & meeting space, plus a sleek restaurant/bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
+

$119

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$ 14

Hotel NH Madrid Zurbano

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Hotel NH Madrid Zurbano
Contemporary lodging featuring a gym & meeting space, plus a sleek restaurant/bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
6 - 9 min

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Puerta del Sol
Busy central square featuring well-known buildings, statues & a clock that rings in the New Year.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Mercado de San Miguel
Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Pui's Thai Tapas
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$20
20 - 24 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.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$25
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
$64
Hotel NH Madrid Zurbano
Contemporary lodging featuring a gym & meeting space, plus a sleek restaurant/bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $333 In total

Activities & Food:$300
Transport:$33