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Madrid in 5 Days: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Priscila Rebeca Salas Espinoza

15 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day itinerary to Madrid, Spain, filled with iconic landmarks, mouthwatering cuisine, and unforgettable experiences. Discover the beauty of Cibeles Fountain, immerse yourself in history at the Royal Palace, indulge in delicious vegan delights at Punto Vegano, and so much more. Get ready for an extraordinary adventure in the heart of Madrid!

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$0

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$ 14

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Cibeles Fountain

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Puerta de Alcalá

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

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

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

15 - 18 min

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Directions

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 2

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$34

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$ 7

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Plaza de España

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

8 - 12 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.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$34

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Temple of Debod

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

16 - 24 min

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Directions

Catedral de la Almudena

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Toledo Gate

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$55

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$ 10

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

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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$30

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Teatro Real

Renowned opera house established in 1850 with frequent performances, guided tours & a grand design.

No time set

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$25

8 - 10 min

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Directions

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

Day 4

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$64

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$ 17

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

El Retiro Park

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$64

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Estación Museo Chamberí

Madrid Metro ghost station, opened in 1919 & unused since 1966, now a museum with original decor.

No time set

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy

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

No time set

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Free

Day 5

+

$56

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$ 7

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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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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$24

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Museo Nacional del Prado

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

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$32

Budget breakdown: $262 In total

Activities & Food:$209

Transport:$53