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Madrid Magic

Klárka Kostelová

9 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of Madrid, where ancient marvels meet vibrant culture. Discover majestic palaces, awe-inspiring cathedrals, and world-renowned museums. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Spanish capital!

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Royal Splendor and Sacred Beauty

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$17

Royal Palace of Madrid

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

4 - 6 min

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Catedral de la Almudena

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Stunning Plazas and Serene Gardens

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$0

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$ 2

Plaza de España

Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Campo del Moro

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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Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida

Chapel-turned-museum & burial place of the famous artist Francisco de Goya, featuring his frescoes.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Ancient Treasures and Artistic Wonders

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$8

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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

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.

9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

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$8

8 - 12 min

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San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy

Cultural center & exhibits in a Neoclassical palace, with 16th-century paintings & sculptures.

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Cibeles Fountain

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

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

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Free

Day 4Football Fever and Artistic Gems

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$40

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$ 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

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$32

7 - 9 min

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Lázaro Galdiano Museum

Ornate mansion with masterpieces by Goya and Bosch, plus Renaissance antiquities and medieval armor.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$8

8 - 10 min

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Puerta de Alcalá

Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Masterpieces and Tranquility

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$15

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

13 - 20 min

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El Retiro Park

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Awe-Inspiring Art at Every Turn

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$16

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

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$16

Day 7Immerse in Contemporary Art

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$12

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Sprawling museum for Spanish 20th-century art collection with works by Gris, Dali, Picasso & Miro.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$12

Budget breakdown: $115 In total

Activities & Food:$108

Transport:$7