When I first visited Madrid in 2009, I only saw my hostel’s bed. I caught a bad cold in Barcelona which ruined my time in Madrid. I left what was supposed to be one of the best cities in the world sad, sick, and upset. I only ever saw the city on my way to the pharmacy.
Taking the time to fully explore Madrid, I found a massive city that required planning and organization to effectively explore. Using what I learned in San Francisco, I took Madrid by storm and saw quite a bit (not everything, but enough to make me happy).
If, like me, you too only have a limited amount of time to see the city, here’s a suggested itinerary for Madrid to help you plan your trip, save money, and see everything this amazing city has to offer!
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I’m a big fan of free walking tours. They provide a good orientation to for city, highlight its important sights, and provide a cursory overview of a city’s history. On your first day, start the morning with a free walking tour and get a basic overview of Madrid.
The two most popular walking tours in Madrid are: New Madrid Walking Tours, which leave at various times throughout the day and Cat’s Hostel Walking Tour, which goes daily at 10:20am.
Though it’s the official residence of the royal family, they don’t actually live here anymore, and the palace is only used for official state functions. You can walk through the palace (both self-guided and guided tours are available) starting at the grand stairway and wander through lavishly decorated staterooms. My favorites are the green porcelain room and the dining room. There’s also the Royal Armory, which houses a collection of medieval weapons and armor. Audio guides and pamphlets are not included in the admission price.
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Oriente Square, +34 902 044 454, patrimonionacional.es. Open Monday-Saturday 10am–6pm (7pm in the summer) and 10am-4pm on Sundays. Admission is 12 EUR for an unguided tour or 16 EUR for a guided tour in Spanish. Admission to the kitchens is 6 EUR or 16 EUR combined with the palace. Skip-the-line tickets are 16 EUR.
Across from the palace is the main cathedral of Madrid. Finished near the end of the 20th century, it’s where the Prince and Princess of Asturias, Felipe and Letizia, were married in 2004. Official state ceremonies are held here, and while not the most beautiful cathedral in Europe, its roof provides some excellent photo opportunities of the Madrid skyline.
Calle de Bailén, 10, +34 915 422 200, catedraldelaalmudena.es. Open daily from 10am-8:30pm. Mass is held at 12pm, 6pm and 7pm. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Dress respectfully as this is a place of worship.
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The most famous in the city and the starting point for most tours, this plaza once hosted bullfights, markets, symphonies, tournaments, and even executions. Now it’s ringed with tourist shops, cafés, and restaurants. It’s a good place from which to indulge in some people-watching, offers some good (though overpriced) bars, and occasionally has concerts and events.
To learn more about the history and culture behind Madrid’s cuisine, take a food tour. It’s the best way to eat your way around the city sampling the best eats Madrid has to offer while learning what makes the cuisine unique. Devour Tours runs in-depth food tours led by expert local guides that will introduce you to the food culture and its history. If you’re a foodie like me who wants to learn more about the history and culture behind each dish, this tour is for you! Tours start at 99 EUR.
Near Plaza Mayor, this indoor market used to be a big central market before it fell into disrepair. Bought by a foodie and turned into a hip spot with lots of restaurants and stalls, the food here is delicious and surprisingly cheap considering its downtown location. I left full for 10 EUR. At night, it’s busy with locals seeking after-work drinks and tapas. You’ll visit this location on your food tour, but it’s worth coming back to. It’s open from 10am to midnight.
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Built in the 16th century, the Convent of Las Descalzas Reales (which means “Monastery of the Royal Barefooted”) was the former palace of Emperor Charles V and Empress Isabel of Portugal. Single noblewomen were invited to reside here as nuns, bringing with them any wealth they had accumulated prior. Although it has a rather dull exterior, inside the building there are many works of art and the main staircase is decorated with mural paintings dating to the 16th and 17th centuries.
Plaza de las Descalzas, +34 914 54 88 00, patrimonionacional.es/real-sitio/monasterio-de-las-descalzas-reales. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am–2pm and 4pm–6:30pm, as well as Sundays 10am–3pm. Closed Mondays. Admission is 6 EUR, with free admission on Wednesdays and Thursday evenings for EU residents. Access is by guided tour only.
The Museo Naval de Madrid highlights the history of Spain’s historic naval capabilities and accomplishments. It covers the 15th century to the present, with information on ships, wars, and colonies and how those all impacted Spain as a world power. The museum has all kinds of maps and drawings, as well as weapons and navigation equipment. It also houses the oldest map of the Americas, which was made in the year 1500. There’s a detailed section on the (failed) Spanish Armada that I found pretty insightful too.
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Paseo del Prado 3, +34 915 238 516, armada.defensa.gob.es/museonaval/. Open Tuesday–Sunday 10am–7pm (3pm in August). Admission is free but donations of 3 EUR per person are suggested.
The Prado is considered one of the best museums on the planet. There are works from Spanish (El Greco, Velázquez, and Goya), Flemish and Dutch (Rubens, van Dyck, and Brueghel), Italian (Botticelli, Tintoretto, Titian, Caravaggio, and Veronese), and German (Albrecht Dürer, Lucas Cranach, and Baldung Grien) artists. I love the Prado and the tree-lined boulevard that leads to it.
Ruiz de Alarcón street, 23, +34 913 302 800, museodelprado.es. Open Monday-Saturday 10am–8pm and Sundays 10am–7pm. Admission is 15 EUR; however, free entry is available Monday-Saturday 6pm–8pm and Sundays 5pm–7pm.
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Built between 1797 and 1839, this park is right across from the Prado and boasts lakes, labyrinths, squares, fountains, and lots of flowers. There’s even a little veggie garden during the summer months. While a beautiful place, the pollen really made my allergies go wild, so for people with similar afflictions, I’d pop a pill (and bring some tissues) before heading in.
Plaza de Murillo, 2, +34 914 203 017, rjb.csic.es/jardinbotanico/jardin/. Open daily from 10am; closes between 5:30pm and 9pm depending on the season. Admission is 4 EUR.
The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina SofÃa (Reina SofÃa National Art Center) offers a fantastic collection of modern art. Works by masters like Picasso, Miró, Kandinsky, DalÃ, and Bacon can all be found here. The centerpiece of the exhibit is Picasso’s famous Guernica painting, a 1937 oil painting that’s considered the most moving anti-war painting in the world. While I don’t love modern art, even I enjoyed this museum.
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Calle de Santa Isabel 52, +34 917 741 000, museoreinasofia.es. Open Mondays and Wednesday-Saturday from 10am–9pm, and Sundays from 10am-2.30pm. Tickets are 12 EUR and free from 7pm to 9pm on Mondays, Wednesdays-Saturdays, and Sundays from 12:30-2:30pm.
One of the most charming neighborhoods in Madrid, La Latina is also the culinary epicenter of the Spanish capital. In addition to the bounty that is Mercado de la Cebada (this neighborhood’s market), streets are flanked by great tapas bars around Cava Alta and Cava Baja. It’s a very popular place to go out for tapas – just be sure to get off these main two thoroughfares (which have become more touristy) and into the quieter streets for the local haunts.
Officially known as The Buen Retiro Park, this is the main park of Madrid. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s the perfect place to relax on a sunny day. The park dates back to the 17th century and spans over 350 acres, making it the largest and most popular green space in the city. There is a large lake where you can hire a rowboat, a monument to the victims of the Madrid terrorist bombings (which killed 193 people and injured over 2, 000 in 2004), and the Crystal Palace (a 19th-century conservatory that once held a human zoo).
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Madrid’s Museum of History opened in 1929 and sheds light on the city’s evolution from the 16th century (when it became the capital) to World War I. It showcases daily life throughout the ages and offers a nuanced look at Madrid via artifacts, maps, paintings, and sculptures, including works by famous artists like Francisco Goya.
Founded in 1880 by a small group of influential artists, the CÃrculo de Bellas Artes (CBA), is one of the most important private cultural centers in Europe. It has exhibition rooms, a cinema, a theater, concert and lecture halls, artists’ workshops, a library, a cafeteria, a rooftop, and many other facilities. But the main attraction here is really the rooftop, which offers spectacular views of Madrid and a unique perspective of the city’s urban layout. There’s also a bar/restaurant at the top