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7 Days in Madrid: A Journey of Royal Palaces and Artistic Delights

Maria Teresa Calderon

15 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Madrid, where you'll discover the grandeur of Royal Palaces, immerse yourself in art at world-renowned museums, and savor the flavors of authentic Spanish cuisine. Get ready for a captivating journey through history, culture, and gastronomy.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Palaces and Cathedral Marvels

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$88

Terraza de Sabatini

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Royal Palace of Madrid

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$34

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Catedral de la Almudena

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Restaurante Taberneros

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$38

Day 2From Charming Cafés to Historic Landmarks

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$60

Faborit

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

2 - 3 min

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Plaza de España

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Campo del Moro

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Café de la Rivière

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

4 - 5 min

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Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Tapas, Temples, and Artistic Wonders

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$46

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$ 4

La Portuguesa Taberna

Especialidades de comida portuguesa. Todo tipo de bacalo y vino portugués. Un pequeño lujo en el barrio de Argüelles.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

5 - 8 min

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Temple of Debod

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

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

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

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

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$16

8 - 12 min

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San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy

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

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Faborit

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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Cibeles Fountain

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

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

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Free

Day 4Gastronomic Delights and Sporting Glory

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$135

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$ 7

Tapas Iciar

El chef José Delgado se hace cargo de este espacio acogedor.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

4 - 6 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.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$64

7 - 9 min

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Lázaro Galdiano Museum

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

6 - 8 min

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Magasand Columela

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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Puerta de Alcalá

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

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Artistic Treasures and Serenity in the Park

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$68

La Rotonda

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

2 - 3 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

13 - 20 min

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El Retiro Park

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Viridiana

Contamos con una selección de los mejores vinos.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$20

Day 6Coffee Culture and Masterpieces at the Prado

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$80

Acid Café

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

5 - 8 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.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$32

6 - 9 min

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El Cielo

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

Day 7Culinary Fusion and Contemporary Art

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$74

Rodilla

Cadena nacional de restauración informal, artesana, saludable y de calidad desde 1939.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

3 - 4 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

5 - 8 min

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Pui's Thai Tapas

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Budget breakdown: $561 In total

Activities & Food:$551

Transport:$10