Madrid Unveiled

Sérgio Roberto Reis

15 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of Madrid, where history and culture collide. Discover magnificent palaces, awe-inspiring cathedrals, and world-class museums. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the vibrant capital of Spain!

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Royal Splendor and Divine Beauty

$68

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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$68

4 - 6 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Legends of the Past and Artistic Treasures

$20

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

6 - 9 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

13 - 20 min

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Chapel-turned-museum & burial place of the famous artist Francisco de Goya, featuring his frescoes.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Sunset Magic and Hidden Gems

$32

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

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

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Free

19 - 28 min

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1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

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$32

Day 4Literary Wonders and Architectural Marvels

$60

18th-century public library with an extensive collection of manuscripts, books & photographs.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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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.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$60

Day 5Masterpieces and Serene Sanctuaries

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Former 1500s monastery with a remodeled neo-gothic sanctuary, stained glass & a baroque cloister.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Nature's Oasis and Botanical Wonders

$20

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$20

Day 7Contemporary Art and Avant-Garde Delights

$48

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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$48

Day 8Bulls, Art, and Football Fever

$226

$ 14

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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$68

12 - 15 min

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Ornate mansion with masterpieces by Goya and Bosch, plus Renaissance antiquities and medieval armor.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

10 - 12 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$128

Day 9A Date with the Masters

$64

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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$64

Budget breakdown: $552 In total

Activities & Food:$538

Transport:$14