Madrid Unveiled

MariaJ Perello

28 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Madrid. Discover hidden gems, immerse yourself in art and culture, and indulge in the city's culinary delights. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Secrets of Lope de Vega's House-Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and Cibeles Fountain

$38

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 - 6 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

7 - 10 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Exploring the Serene Beauty of Parque Madrid Río and Plaza de España

$ 4

Modern linear green space along the Manzanares River, with cultural events & sports fields.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Immersing in History at Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida, Royal Palace of Madrid, and Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

$50

$ 4

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

10 - 12 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$34

16 - 23 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$16

Day 4Adventure Awaits at Western Park, Temple of Debod, and Cerralbo Museum

$10

$ 4

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

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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

6 - 9 min

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

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

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$10

Day 5Strolling Through Campo del Moro, San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy, and San Jerónimo el Real

$ 4

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

10 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 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.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Delving into Art and Culture at the National Museum of Decorative Arts, Puerta de Alcalá, Biblioteca Nacional de España, and Sorolla Museum

$15

$ 4

More than 60 rooms of decorative works, many of them dating from the 16th & 17th centuries.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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4 - 5 min

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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

9 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Former home studio of the 20th-century painter Joaquín Sorolla, housing his works of Spanish scenes.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 7Relaxing in the Tranquil Oasis of El Retiro Park and Exploring Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

$64

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$64

Day 8Immerse Yourself in the Masterpieces of Museo Nacional del Prado

$32

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 9Discovering Contemporary Art at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and Unwind at Parque de la Quinta de los Molinos

$24

$ 4

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

24 - 29 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Savoring the Final Moments at Parque Juan Carlos I

Urban oasis with a lake, olive grove, skating rink, free train rides & many modern sculptures.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $256 In total

Activities & Food:$233

Transport:$23