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Madrid in 8 Days: A Journey of Art, Culture, and Gastronomy

Neysa Ramos

Neysa Ramos

12 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Madrid, Spain. Immerse yourself in the vibrant city life, discover world-renowned art masterpieces, and savor delectable culinary delights. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary has it all!

Trip to Madrid

Day 1Barbecue Delights and Serene Park Strolls
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$114

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$ 15

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Alfredo's Barbacoa
Lo mejor de la cocina norteamericana. Reservas online.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
8 - 11 min

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El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Monument to Alfonso XII
Built in 1922, this monument in Buen Retiro Park features a colonnade with an equestrian statue.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Trenque Lauquen
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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$57
11 - 16 min

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Shikku
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$33
18 - 22 min

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Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
No time set
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Mercado de San Miguel
Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Artistic Treasures and Iconic Landmarks
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$180

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$ 15

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Acid Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
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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$48
14 - 21 min

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Magasand Columela
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$51
2 - 3 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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DokiDoki
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
10 - 12 min

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Palacio de Cristal
Venue for art exhibitions organized by Reina Sofía Museum, modeled on London's Crystal Palace.
No time set
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Free
Day 3Gastronomic Delights and Botanical Wonders
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$137

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$ 15

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Rodilla
Cadena nacional de restauración informal, artesana, saludable y de calidad desde 1939.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
8 - 11 min

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National Museum of Anthropology
Long-founded ethnographic & anthropological museum depicting global cultures with themed exhibits.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$23
7 - 10 min

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Real Jardín Botánico
Botanical garden with outdoor gardens & greenhouses, plus walking trails & monthly activities.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$15
6 - 9 min

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La Tragantúa
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$30
1 - 2 min

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Acid Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
13 - 16 min

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Matadero Madrid
Former slaughterhouse housing contemporary arts center hosting exhibitions, performances & cinema.
No time set
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Catedral de la Almudena
Baroque Catholic cathedral known for its colorful chapels, plus a Romanesque crypt & museum.
No time set
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Free
Day 4Museums Galore and Culinary Bliss
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$195

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$ 30

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Rodilla
Cadena nacional de restauración informal, artesana, saludable y de calidad desde 1939.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
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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$36
12 - 18 min

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La Rotonda
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$54
2 - 3 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$45
4 - 6 min

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Kirei las Cortes by Kabuki
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
4 - 5 min

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Neptune Fountain
Neoclassical fountain in the center of a roundabout depicting Neptune on a shell-shaped chariot.
No time set
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Free
8 - 10 min

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San Fernando Market
Bustling market with stands selling everything from produce & butchered meats to clothes & books.
No time set
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Mercado de San Ildefonso
Happening, 3-level market with 20 stalls selling diverse, international fare, plus 3 cocktail bars.
No time set
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Mercado de la Paz
This popular indoor marketplace established in 1882 has stalls for produce, meat & gourmet fare.
No time set
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Toledo Gate
Gate built in the Neoclassical style to honor Fernando VII, with stone arches & statues.
No time set
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Free
Day 5Historical Elegance and Artistic Inspirations
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$96

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$ 10

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Lhardy
El famoso restaurante Lhardy entra en su tercer siglo de existencia en la misma casa de la Carrera de San Jerónimo donde abriera sus puertas en 1839.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
4 - 6 min

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San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy
Cultural center & exhibits in a Neoclassical palace, with 16th-century paintings & sculptures.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$11
12 - 17 min

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Faborit
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
3 - 4 min

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Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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DokiDoki
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 6Coffee Culture and Royal Splendors
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$189

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$ 15

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
11 - 16 min

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Museo d'America
National museum of pre-Columbian, Spanish-American & Native American art & artifacts.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$11
13 - 16 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Restaurante Taberneros
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$45
6 - 9 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.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$51
5 - 8 min

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El Senador
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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$54
Day 7Hidden Gems and Majestic Views
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$141

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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La Mina
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
3 - 4 min

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Cerralbo Museum
Collections of Old Master paintings, fine furniture & antiques in an 1800s mansion with gardens.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$15
6 - 9 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
11:00 AM - 11:45 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.
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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El Senador
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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$54
5 - 8 min

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El Club Allard
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$51
Day 8Monastic Marvels and Gastronomic Delights
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$207

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$ 10

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Jeronimo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
3 - 4 min

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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$24
18 - 22 min

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Las Ventas Bullring
Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$51
13 - 20 min

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Los Montes de Galicia
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$54
6 - 9 min

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Panadario
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$57

Budget breakdown: $1365 In total

Activities & Food:$1257
Transport:$108