Madrid Adventure

Olga Manrique

12 Mar 2024

Join me on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of Madrid. From historic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Wax Figures and Majestic Fountains

$33

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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$10

7 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Neoclassical fountain in the center of a roundabout depicting Neptune on a shell-shaped chariot.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

Day 2Nature's Wonders and Crystal Palaces

$31

$ 2

Huge collections with fossils, whale skeleton & dinosaur replica, housed in a 19th-century building.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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15 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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El restaurante Trenque Lauquen es una original pizzeria argentina que se encuentra pegado al Parque del Retiro. Allí podrás degustar las mejores empanadas de la ciudad y no te puedes perder una extensa variedad de pizzas artesanales.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

Day 3Bullfighting Thrills and Naval Marvels

$42

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

Day 4Gourmet Delights and Artistic Charms

$30

$ 2

This popular indoor marketplace established in 1882 has stalls for produce, meat & gourmet fare.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

Day 5Market Hopping and Royal Splendor

$40

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$17

14 - 17 min

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Happening, 3-level market with 20 stalls selling diverse, international fare, plus 3 cocktail bars.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$23

Day 6A Royal Retreat and Culinary Delights

$36

Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Vast 1500s complex of royal buildings housing old masters, lavish apartments & a vaulted library.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

12 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

Day 7Foodie Paradise and Iconic Landmarks

$21

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

Day 8Theatrical Delights and Late-Night Revelry

$35

Renowned opera house established in 1850 with frequent performances, guided tours & a grand design.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

Day 9Artistic Wonders and Railway Adventures

$30

$ 2

Herzog & de Meuron–designed arts center in former power station, hosting exhibitions & performances.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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12 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

Day 10Cathedral Beauty and Cultural Delights

$23

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

Budget breakdown: $330 In total

Activities & Food:$319

Transport:$12