Madrid Marvels

James Bull

10 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of Madrid, Spain. Discover ancient wonders, immerse in rich culture, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Join me as I explore the hidden gems of this captivating city!

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Lope de Vega's Legacy

$45

Restored 17th-century house museum of the playwright Lope de Vega, with period furniture & artworks.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$23

8 - 12 min

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Displays on nautical science & the Spanish navy from the reign of Isabella & Ferdinand onward.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$23

Day 2A Royal Affair at Plaza de España

$102

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

8 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$102

Day 3Mysteries of Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

$48

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$48

14 - 21 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 4Escape to El Retiro Park

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Iconic Landmarks and Artistic Treasures

$90

$ 10

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$90

8 - 10 min

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Bustling market with stands selling everything from produce & butchered meats to clothes & books.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Journey through History at Museo d'America

$23

$ 10

National museum of pre-Columbian, Spanish-American & Native American art & artifacts.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$23

13 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 7Artistic Masterpieces at Museo Nacional del Prado

$96

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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$96

Day 8A Glimpse into the Past at Cerralbo Museum

$222

$ 10

Collections of Old Master paintings, fine furniture & antiques in an 1800s mansion with gardens.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

19 - 23 min

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81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$192

Day 9Sunset at Temple of Debod

$45

$ 10

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

19 - 23 min

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Long-founded ethnographic & anthropological museum depicting global cultures with themed exhibits.

9:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$45

Day 10Immerse in Contemporary Art at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

$72

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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$72

Budget breakdown: $782 In total

Activities & Food:$743

Transport:$40