10 Days in Madrid: A Journey of Adventure and Culture

Taina Sanchez

18 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day itinerary to Madrid, Spain. Explore the city's iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in its rich culture, and indulge in exciting adventures. From stunning cathedrals to world-class museums, Madrid has it all!

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$129

$ 15

C. de Quero, 99

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$129

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$150

$ 15

C. de Quero, 99

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$150

43 - 52 min

Directions

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

Day 3

$51

$ 10

C. de Quero, 99

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

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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$51

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$70

$ 10

C. de Quero, 99

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

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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$36

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

13 - 20 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$19

Day 5

$93

$ 15

C. de Quero, 99

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

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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$93

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$ 15

C. de Quero, 99

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

Directions

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

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

$105

$ 15

C. de Quero, 99

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$93

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$11

Day 8

$147

$ 20

C. de Quero, 99

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

Directions

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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$51

16 - 20 min

Directions

Jardín El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$96

Day 9

$93

$ 10

C. de Quero, 99

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$45

5 - 8 min

Directions

Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$48

Day 10

$ 15

C. de Quero, 99

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $974 In total

Activities & Food:$837

Transport:$137