Madrid Adventure: 9 Days of Fun and Exploration

Andrea Alanya

1 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through Madrid, Spain, filled with iconic landmarks, delicious cuisine, and breathtaking parks.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$61

$ 10

HOSTEL THIRTY ONE

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

Directions

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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$32

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$19

2 - 3 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

Former estate-turned-park, popular for its grove of blooming almond trees in springtime.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$17

$ 7

HOSTEL THIRTY ONE

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

Directions

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

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Contamos con una selección de los mejores vinos.

12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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$17

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

2:15 PM - 5:15 PM

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Free

Day 3

$26

$ 5

HOSTEL THIRTY ONE

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

9 - 11 min

Directions

Herzog & de Meuron–designed arts center in former power station, hosting exhibitions & performances.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

5 - 8 min

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

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$16

Day 4

$56

$ 5

HOSTEL THIRTY ONE

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

Polar & jungle ecosystems in a zoo with hundreds of animal species kept in their natural habitats.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

18 - 22 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Day 5

$28

$ 5

HOSTEL THIRTY ONE

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

Modern multifunctional centre with contemporary art exhibitions, workshops & fair trade shop.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Sprawling museum for Spanish 20th-century art collection with works by Gris, Dali, Picasso & Miro.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

9 - 14 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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19 - 23 min

Directions

Jardín El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna

Manicured 18th-century landscaped gardens with sculptures, water features & a Civil War bunker.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

$33

$ 4

HOSTEL THIRTY ONE

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

7 - 10 min

Directions

Neoclassical garden of the Royal Palace, with 3 terraces, fountains, statues & outdoor events.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$18

6 - 9 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$15

6 - 9 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

$51

$ 5

HOSTEL THIRTY ONE

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

11 - 16 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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50 - 60 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

11 - 16 min

Directions

Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Vast 1500s complex of royal buildings housing old masters, lavish apartments & a vaulted library.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$15

Day 8

$75

$ 7

HOSTEL THIRTY ONE

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

Directions

Amusement park divided into themed areas, with several roller coasters & Batman-inspired rides.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

35 - 42 min

Directions

Piratasrockwey es una leyenda viva, navío de leyenda, envoltorio de sueños, y casa de todos nuestros amigos y clientes.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

10 - 12 min

Directions

Historic aircraft including the Dragon Rapide which brought Franco to Spain to launch his coup.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Day 9

$84

$ 7

HOSTEL THIRTY ONE

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

Directions

Established theme park with thrill, water & family rides & attractions, plus live entertainment.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$44

10 - 12 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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11 - 14 min

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Huge facility with animals in natural habitats, dolphinarium & a shark tank, plus kids' petting zoo.

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$31

Budget breakdown: $481 In total

Activities & Food:$429

Transport:$53