A Week in Madrid: Exploring the Best of Spain's Capital

Marcela Agudelo

11 Nov 2023

Join me on an exciting 8-day journey through Madrid, where we'll visit iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$169

$ 7

Established theme park with thrill, water & family rides & attractions, plus live entertainment.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$88

17 - 21 min

Directions

Situado en la Plaza de Oriente, frente al Palacio Real y en el Madrid de los Austria, encontramos este Café único en la ciudad. Ofrece servicio de Café-Bistrot durante todo el día, Restaurante Gourmet en la Planta Baja y la mejor Terraza de Madrid.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$46

2 - 3 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$35

15 - 18 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$46

$ 4

Venue for art exhibitions organized by Reina Sofía Museum, modeled on London's Crystal Palace.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$46

4 - 6 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$142

$ 7

Amusement park divided into themed areas, with several roller coasters & Batman-inspired rides.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$100

31 - 38 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$42

5 - 8 min

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Former slaughterhouse housing contemporary arts center hosting exhibitions, performances & cinema.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

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Free

Day 4

$81

Expansive, landscaped, 20th-century urban park with paths meandering past conifer & cedar trees.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

9 - 14 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$46

4 - 6 min

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Botanical garden with outdoor gardens & greenhouses, plus walking trails & monthly activities.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$10

Day 5

$121

$ 7

Huge facility with animals in natural habitats, dolphinarium & a shark tank, plus kids' petting zoo.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$63

16 - 20 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$46

2 - 3 min

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Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Arts & cultural center with movie theater, live performances, exhibition halls & a cafe/restaurant.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$13

Day 6

$105

$ 7

Urban oasis with a lake, olive grove, skating rink, free train rides & many modern sculptures.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$42

11 - 14 min

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Polar & jungle ecosystems in a zoo with hundreds of animal species kept in their natural habitats.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$63

Day 7

$171

$ 10

Jardín El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna

Manicured 18th-century landscaped gardens with sculptures, water features & a Civil War bunker.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$35

11 - 14 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$42

6 - 9 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$64

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$30

Day 8

$76

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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$32

6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$44

Budget breakdown: $950 In total

Activities & Food:$910

Transport:$40