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Madrid in 10 Days: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Juan Camilo Valencia

12 Jan 2024

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Embark on a 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Madrid, immersing yourself in its rich history, breathtaking architecture, and mouthwatering cuisine. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of the city's most captivating attractions.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Wax Figures and Fountain Delights

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$29

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$ 2

Museo de Cera

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Cibeles Fountain

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

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

San Fernando Market

Bustling market with stands selling everything from produce & butchered meats to clothes & books.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

López & López

Pizza artesana hecha a mano, preparada con harinas italianas y llevada a fermentación larga para conseguir nuestro sabor único

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$19

Day 2Serene Parks and Majestic Gates

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$17

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

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Puerta de Alcalá

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

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Magasand Columela

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$17

Day 3Crystal Palaces and Botanical Wonders

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$15

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$ 2

Palacio de Cristal

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Real Jardín Botánico

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Temple of Debod

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

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Punto Vegano

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

Day 4Artistic Masterpieces and Thai Tapas

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$30

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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$12

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Pui's Thai Tapas

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 5Naval History and Art Treasures

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$29

Naval Museum

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$4

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

2 - 3 min

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Directions

La Rotonda

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

Day 6Literary Legacies and Historical Insights

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$23

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$ 2

Lope de Vega's House-Museum

Restored 17th-century house museum of the playwright Lope de Vega, with period furniture & artworks.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$4

14 - 17 min

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Directions

History Museum of Madrid

Old orphanage with Baroque exterior, now a museum on Madrid's history, with documents, art & models.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$4

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Konnichiwa

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

Day 7Royal Splendor and Gastronomic Delights

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$35

Royal Palace of Madrid

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Catedral de la Almudena

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Restaurante Taberneros

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 8Museum Marvels and Scenic Gardens

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$23

Cerralbo Museum

Collections of Old Master paintings, fine furniture & antiques in an 1800s mansion with gardens.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$5

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Campo del Moro

Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

El Senador

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 9Artistic Treasures and Coffee Bliss

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$25

Museo Nacional del Prado

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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$16

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Acid Café

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$9

Day 10Bullring Thrills and Galician Cuisine

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$26

Las Ventas Bullring

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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$17

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Los Montes de Galicia

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$9

Budget breakdown: $257 In total

Activities & Food:$252

Transport:$5