10 Days in Madrid: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

gabriela cisneros

16 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Madrid, Spain. Explore the city's iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting destination.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$158

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$86

18 - 22 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$38

6 - 9 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$34

Day 2

$134

$ 10

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

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Gate built in the Neoclassical style to honor Fernando VII, with stone arches & statues.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$34

23 - 28 min

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

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$100

Day 3

$33

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 23 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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$13

10 - 12 min

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No dudes en probar nuestras delicias. Abierto el domingo a mediodía.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

7 - 10 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

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Free

Day 4

$46

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

4 - 6 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$10

17 - 26 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$82

$ 4

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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$62

17 - 21 min

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Restaurante japonés especializado en noodles/fideos japoneses

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

$73

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

5 - 8 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

8 - 11 min

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Contamos con una selección de los mejores vinos.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

8 - 11 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

$60

$ 7

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

17 - 21 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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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 - 8 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

7 - 10 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.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$24

Day 8

$108

$ 14

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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8 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$64

18 - 22 min

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Former estate-turned-park, popular for its grove of blooming almond trees in springtime.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$36

4 - 5 min

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Jardín El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 9

$114

$ 7

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

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$62

12 - 15 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$18

Day 10

$50

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

6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Budget breakdown: $906 In total

Activities & Food:$857

Transport:$49