A Week in Madrid: An Unforgettable Journey

Claudia Tobar

22 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Madrid, Spain. Explore the iconic Royal Palace, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$56

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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2 - 3 min

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Happening, 3-level market with 20 stalls selling diverse, international fare, plus 3 cocktail bars.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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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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$18

6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$19

6 - 9 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

6 - 9 min

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$11

Day 2

$43

$ 2

Elige entre nuestras acogedoras cuevas o la animada terraza. Dieta mediterránea, especialistas en arroces y paellas.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$17

6 - 9 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 3

$47

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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11 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Displays on nautical science & the Spanish navy from the reign of Isabella & Ferdinand onward.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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12 - 18 min

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Un local diseñado con gusto y perfectamente pensado para un público que busca espacios cosmopolitas por encima de todo.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

2 - 3 min

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Waxwork museum with depictions of famous people plus a space ride, a ghost train & a history show.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$10

12 - 15 min

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

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 4

$70

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

11 - 14 min

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Huge facility with animals in natural habitats, dolphinarium & a shark tank, plus kids' petting zoo.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$31

22 - 27 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

2 - 3 min

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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

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 5

$28

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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5 - 6 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.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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This popular indoor marketplace established in 1882 has stalls for produce, meat & gourmet fare.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Contamos con una selección de los mejores vinos.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

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

8 - 12 min

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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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 6

$90

$ 5