72-Hour in Madrid: A Royal Cultural Feast

Day 1

Magnificent Museums & The Royal Palace

Start your Madrid adventure by exploring its world-class museums and the grand Royal Palace.

Museo Nacional del Prado

Art & Culture

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

Prado Museum Small Group Tour with Skip the Line Ticket

(730)

We are proud to say that this experience was awarded with the Viator Experience Award 2023 for second time in a row! This tour goes through the Prado Museum highlights. There are more than one thousand paintings inside (no, we didn't make a mistake, that's the truth), so we can't explore it all, nevertheless, we provide the base for you to go on your own after the visit. That's why we like to describe this as a didactic tour. However, if you're an Art Pro, we've got good news: since we're going to be only 7 people, you can choose what to see and make requests, and that's why we like to describe this as a flexible tour. If you are coming in a bigger group, send a mail and we'll arrange the visit.

$46.08 per person

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Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Art & Culture

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

Reina Sofía Museum Guided Tour - 7 people maximum - Skip the line

(103)

We only work with groups of 7 people maximum. That allows us to provide a personalized service, tailor-made for every single situation or interest that our clients could have. It's not about contemplating Picasso's Gernika, it's about having an unforgettable time.

$40.66 per person

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Head to Bodega de la Ardosa, a 20-minute walk away, for a traditional Spanish lunch.

Bodega de la Ardosa

Food & Drink

Casual, time-tested tapas bar featuring a selection of sharing plates, drinks & beer on tap.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Art & Culture

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

Madrid Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

(238)

Discover and enjoy the Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the kings of Spain, with a Skip the line entrance and a professional guided tour. Also, you will have the opportunity to taste several tapas in a bar near the Royal Palace (if you select this option).

$35.03 per person

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Plaza Mayor

Outdoors

End your day with dinner at Casa Mono, a contemporary Spanish restaurant, just a 25-minute walk away.

Casa Mono

Food & Drink

Tapas, burgers & bistro dishes at a bright bar/restaurant with turquoise tiles & vintage lights.

Day 2

Retiro Park, Shopping & Tapas

Day 2 is all about relaxation, shopping, and indulging in Madrid's culinary scene.

Starbucks

Food & Drink

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

El Retiro Park

Outdoors

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

Magical Retiro Park Segway Tour in Madrid

(161)

Enjoy a new way to discover the Retiro Park with a revolutionary Segway! Any visit to Madrid happens to go to the Retiro Park, They are 118 Hectares of Serenity and Majestic Beauty in the city. At any time of the year it is worth visiting. Feel the Silence of its gardens, Drive on segway to its impetuous monuments, The Crystal Palace, The Main lake and The Mysterious Fallen Angel ... Discover its secrets and admire this beautiful park in its entirety. Touring the Retiro Park on Segway is the most, are you going to miss it?

$31.75 per person

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Calle Gran Vía

Art & Culture

Iconic street lined with grand, early-1900s architecture, retail stores, restaurants & bars.

Head to La Paella de la Reina, and enjoy one of their amazing paellas.

La Paella de la Reina

Food & Drink

Paellas with seafood, chicken & rabbit in an old-world space with wainscoting, mirrors & wall art.

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Art & Culture

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

Puerta del Sol

Art & Culture

Busy central square featuring well-known buildings, statues & a clock that rings in the New Year.

Finish your day at Taberna el Sur, a cozy spot for tapas and wine, just a 10-minute walk away.

Taberna El Sur

Food & Drink

Casual, modern tavern decorated with Spanish movie posters, serving tapas dishes & raciones.

Day 3

Cultural Exploration & Farewell Feast

End your Madrid experience with a tour of Madrid's traditional market, a visit to an Egyptian temple, and a farewell feast.

Chocolatería San Ginés

Food & Drink

Founded in 1894 & open 24 hours, this cafe is known for its chocolate with churros.

Mercado San Antón

Art & Culture

3 levels of gourmet & everyday groceries with food stations, cooking demos & a terrace bar.

Temple of Debod

Art & Culture

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

Head to Botín, a 20-minute walk or a few metro stops away, known as the world's oldest restaurant according to the Guinness World Record Book.

Restaurante Botín

Food & Drink

Catedral de la Almudena

Religious

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

Plaza de España

Art & Culture

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

Finish your Madrid experience with a dinner at Metro Bistro. A well reviewed cozy restaurant nearby.

Metro Bistro

Food & Drink

Refined tasting menus & a rotating selection of wines by the glass served in a stylish space.

72-Hour in Madrid: A Royal Cultural Feast

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 1

Magnificent Museums & The Royal Palace

Day 2

Retiro Park, Shopping & Tapas

Day 3

Cultural Exploration & Farewell Feast

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