Madrid Suggested Itineraries
Cultural Experience, Good Place to Drink, Good Place to Eat, Good Place to Shop, Must-Do Experience, Pop Culture, Popular with Locals, Tip - General Travel
The Spanish capital, Madrid, is a sensational city for nightlife lovers, gourmets, art lovers, and football fans alike. Take a Madrid tour, or jump on the hop-on hop-off bus to get a feel for the city.
Day 1: Art & Culture
Spain’s most magnificent art museum, El Museo del Prado, features a rich collection of Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco, and covers everything from Bosch to Botticelli. Madrid City sightseeing tours and city passes include free entry to the Prado. The Centro de Arte Reina Sofia contains fantastic cubist works, Miró, Dali, and Kandinsky, and Pablo Picasso’s masterpiece Guernica. The Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza collection includes Van Gogh, Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse, and pop art.
Marvel at the splendor of grand Palacio Real (Royal Palace), with lush gardens on all sides. In the evening you'll be ready to indulge in the essentials of Spain: tapas, wine, and flamenco.
Day 2: Football, Bullfights, and Nightlife
Stroll in the former Royal Park El Retiro, and football fans take a pilgrimage to Santiago Bernabeu Real Madrid stadium. Bullfighting takes place at the grand Plaza de Toros Monumental de Las Ventas on Sunday evenings. La Casa Botín is the oldest restaurant on earth, and its cochinillo (suckling pig) is legendary. The nightlife in Madrid is like nowhere else – the vibe starts around 2am and keeps going until dawn.
Day 3: Day Trips from Madrid
Madrid is an excellent base for day trips to discover the rich history of this beautiful Spanish region. El Escorial is arguably Spain’s most impressive royal site, travel through the legendary country of Don Quixote to the medieval city of Cordoba. Built on the banks of the Guadalquivir River the Andalusian capital, Seville bursts with joy and activity. Granada has a distinctly Arab influence with the amazing architecture of the Alhambra. Once the Spanish capital, Toledo is filled with amazing medieval architecture and Museo El Greco, widely considered to be the finest Spanish artist of all time. The Roman-built aqueduct is Segovia's most iconic image, while the Alcazar, a beautiful 11th-century medieval fort, is lavishly decorated inside with incredible views from the top of the tower.
Latest Replies All Madrid Suggested Itineraries Reviews »
This tour was wonderful. The sights, the landscape and the village itself unique. I must give a thumbs up to our tour guide, who not only was excellent in her knowledge and translation but also very caring with my mother who had problems walking. It really made a difference for her. I will certainly book with you again in the future. My only suggestion here is a better location description of the travel agency location. Plaza de Espana is large and if you are in a taxi it costs that much more other than that - uncomplicated and excellent service. Thank you.
Continue Reading »
Dear Viator,
My comments ditto from my submission regarding the Toledo half-day tour.
Thank you again.
Marina T. Rodriguez
Continue Reading »
Totally worth it for the experience especially if you are travelling alone. Had a wonderful time. Our guide was very information. Loved the food and drink!
Continue Reading »
Madrid Nightlife Written by Viator
Tapas in Madrid Written by Viator
Madrid Suggested Itineraries Written by Viator
