Madrid in 10 Days: A Journey of Art, History, and Culture

Magda Angel

21 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Madrid. Immerse yourself in the rich art, history, and culture of the city as you explore iconic museums, majestic palaces, and hidden gems. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Spain!

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Wax Figures, Masterpieces, and Football Glory

$183

$ 27

Madrid Marriott Auditorium

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Waxwork museum with depictions of famous people plus a space ride, a ghost train & a history show.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$40

5 - 6 min

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Former home studio of the 20th-century painter Joaquín Sorolla, housing his works of Spanish scenes.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

9 - 11 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$128

Day 2From Ancient Treasures to Majestic Churches

$45

$ 27

Madrid Marriott Auditorium

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

18 - 22 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Old orphanage with Baroque exterior, now a museum on Madrid's history, with documents, art & models.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$15

Day 3A Journey Through Art and History

$40

$ 14

Madrid Marriott Auditorium

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

5 - 8 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$15

Day 4Unveiling Royal Secrets and Romantic Delights

$47

$ 20

Madrid Marriott Auditorium

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$32

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

12 - 15 min

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18th-century mansion with displays of romantic-period paintings & furniture, plus a garden cafe.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$15

Day 5Exploring Madrid's Heritage and Scenic Beauty

$15

$ 20

Madrid Marriott Auditorium

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Museum relating city's history back to the Paleolithic period via artifacts, maps & paintings.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

11 - 14 min

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

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

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Free

Day 6Discovering Art from Diverse Continents

$83

$ 20

Madrid Marriott Auditorium

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

19 - 23 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$68

Day 7From Aviation Marvels to Tranquil Retreats

$25

$ 20

Madrid Marriott Auditorium

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Historic aircraft including the Dragon Rapide which brought Franco to Spain to launch his coup.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

28 - 34 min

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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 8Delving into the Masterpieces of Prado

$64

$ 14

Madrid Marriott Auditorium

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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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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$64

Day 9Trains, Anthropology, and a World of Art

$115

$ 27

Madrid Marriott Auditorium

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Museum of railway history in grand former station, with carriages & locomotives, library & archives.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

10 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

9 - 11 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$60

Day 10Surrealism, Modernism, and Contemporary Wonders

$48

$ 14

Madrid Marriott Auditorium

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 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.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$48

Budget breakdown: $861 In total

Activities & Food:$665

Transport:$196