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Madrid in 6 Days: A Journey of Art, Culture, and Gastronomy

Lidia Zugnoni

7 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Madrid, exploring iconic landmarks, immersing in art at world-renowned museums, and savoring delectable local cuisine. From the majestic Royal Palace to the vibrant El Retiro Park, each day promises excitement and discovery. Get ready to be captivated by Madrid's rich history, artistic treasures, and mouthwatering culinary delights.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serenity and Gastronomy - El Retiro Park, San Fernando Market, Los Chuchis, El Boquerón

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$92

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$ 10

Dear Hotel Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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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

10 - 12 min

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San Fernando Market

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Los Chuchis

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$46

2 - 3 min

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El Boquerón

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 2Masterpieces and Elegance - Museo Nacional del Prado, Cibeles Fountain, Alabaster, DokiDoki

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$120

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$ 7

Dear Hotel Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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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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$32

11 - 16 min

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Cibeles Fountain

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

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Alabaster

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$46

5 - 8 min

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DokiDoki

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 3Architectural Wonders and Vegan Delights - Puerta de Alcalá, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Temple of Debod, Punto Vegano, Txirimiri

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$112

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$ 10

Dear Hotel Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Puerta de Alcalá

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 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.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$24

17 - 21 min

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Temple of Debod

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

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Punto Vegano

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$42

4 - 5 min

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Txirimiri

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 4Royalty and Culinary Delights - Royal Palace of Madrid, Catedral de la Almudena, Taberna Rayuela, Café de Oriente

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$122

Dear Hotel Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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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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$34

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

4 - 6 min

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Taberna Rayuela

Restaurante, tapas nacionales e internacionales, comida de temporada, tartas caseras, copas, grupos. En el Madrid de los Austrias, con vistas al viaducto.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$46

8 - 12 min

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Café de Oriente

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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 5Nature's Beauty and Artistic Gems - Campo del Moro, Lope de Vega's House-Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, La Rotonda, Kirei las Cortes by Kabuki

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$126

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$ 7

Dear Hotel Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Campo del Moro

Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Lope de Vega's House-Museum

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$8

4 - 6 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

2 - 3 min

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La Rotonda

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$46

3 - 4 min

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Kirei las Cortes by Kabuki

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 6Sporting Legends and Fusion Cuisine - Las Ventas Bullring, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madame Sushita, New York Burger

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$182

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$ 10

Dear Hotel Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Las Ventas Bullring

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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$34

13 - 16 min

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Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$64

5 - 8 min

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Madame Sushita

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

12 - 18 min

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New York Burger

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Budget breakdown: $796 In total

Activities & Food:$754

Transport:$43