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A Week in Madrid: Exploring the Best of the Spanish Capital

Juan miguel mendoza valenzuela

8 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Madrid, Spain! Discover iconic landmarks like the Cibeles Fountain and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, indulge in delicious cuisine at Madame Sushita, and immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene at Círculo de Bellas Artes and the National Museum of Romanticism. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$51

·

$ 7

Hostal Abadia Madrid

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

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Palacio de Cristal

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

20 - 24 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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$32

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Madame Sushita

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$19

Day 2

+

$27

·

$ 2

Hostal Abadia Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Círculo de Bellas Artes

Arts & cultural center with movie theater, live performances, exhibition halls & a cafe/restaurant.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$6

11 - 16 min

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Directions

National Museum of Romanticism

18th-century mansion with displays of romantic-period paintings & furniture, plus a garden cafe.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$4

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Capperi Mercato Italiano

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$17

Day 3

+

$28

·

$ 4

Hostal Abadia Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 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.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

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.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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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 4

+

$18

·

$ 5

Hostal Abadia Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Western Park

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Puerta de Alcalá

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

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Magasand Columela

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$18

Day 5

+

$15

·

$ 2

Hostal Abadia Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Mercado de San Miguel

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Real Jardín Botánico

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$5

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Acid Café

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

Day 6

+

$15

·

$ 4

Hostal Abadia Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

~

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

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Viridiana

Contamos con una selección de los mejores vinos.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$15

Day 7

+

$0

Hostal Abadia Madrid

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $175 In total

Activities & Food:$154

Transport:$22