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Madrid Unleashed!

Gabriela Granados

Gabriela Granados

31 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of Madrid. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the city as you explore iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and world-class museums. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Madrid

Day 1Museums and Monuments
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$38

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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$8
4 - 5 min

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Exposiciones temporales Museo Thyssen
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
8 - 11 min

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Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Royalty and Heritage
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$42

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$ 4

Museo d'America
National museum of pre-Columbian, Spanish-American & Native American art & artifacts.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
19 - 23 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$34
Day 3Artistic Delights and Serene Gardens
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$10

Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida
Chapel-turned-museum & burial place of the famous artist Francisco de Goya, featuring his frescoes.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Cerralbo Museum
Collections of Old Master paintings, fine furniture & antiques in an 1800s mansion with gardens.
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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$10
4 - 6 min

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Jardines de Sabatini Apartosuites
Stylish rooms in a contemporary hotel featuring a rooftop terrace & a vintage car museum.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free
Day 4Parks and Cultural Treasures
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$0

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$ 7

Campo del Moro
Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Conde Duque Contemporary Culture Center
Multipurpose cultural center, contemporary art museum & video library in a converted 1700s barracks.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Palacio de Cristal
Venue for art exhibitions organized by Reina Sofía Museum, modeled on London's Crystal Palace.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Hidden Gems and Artistic Masterpieces
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$16

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$ 4

Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$16
8 - 12 min

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San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy
Cultural center & exhibits in a Neoclassical palace, with 16th-century paintings & sculptures.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Biblioteca Nacional de España
18th-century public library with an extensive collection of manuscripts, books & photographs.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 6A Tapestry of Art and Anthropology
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$45

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$ 4

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$30
5 - 6 min

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National Museum of Anthropology
Long-founded ethnographic & anthropological museum depicting global cultures with themed exhibits.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$15
Day 7Football Fever and Artistic Wonders
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$79

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$ 4

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$64
8 - 10 min

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Lázaro Galdiano Museum
Ornate mansion with masterpieces by Goya and Bosch, plus Renaissance antiquities and medieval armor.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$15
Day 8Bullfighting and Natural Beauty
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$34

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$ 4

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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$34
12 - 15 min

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El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 9A Journey through Art History
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$32

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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$32
Day 10Contemporary Art and Cultural Marvels
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$24

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

Budget breakdown: $342 In total

Activities & Food:$319
Transport:$23