Madrid

3-day itinerary

The Perfect 3 Days in Madrid

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A balanced 3-day plan for Madrid, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Royal Palace

    Morning

    Royal Palace

    Spain's grandest royal residence, a baroque masterpiece with opulent halls and breathtaking Madrid views.

    2 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  2. Royal Palace of Madrid

    Afternoon

    Royal Palace of Madrid

    Explore the opulent official home of Spanish royalty, filled with priceless art and breathtaking royal chambers.

    7 min walk · 0.5 km to the next stop
  3. Plaza Mayor

    Evening

    Plaza Mayor

    Madrid's magnificent 17th-century plaza buzzes with cafés, street performers, and centuries of royal history.

Where to eat: Lhardy — A well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Culture & Icons

  1. Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza

    Morning

    Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza

    Explore 700 years of European masterpieces in a stunning neoclassical palace in Madrid's golden art mile.

    14 min walk · 1.1 km to the next stop
  2. El Retiro Park

    Afternoon

    El Retiro Park

    Stroll through Madrid's beloved royal park, with boating lakes, shaded paths, and grand monuments.

    16 min walk · 1.2 km to the next stop
  3. Estación de Atocha

    Evening

    Estación de Atocha

    Madrid's stunning 19th-century station hides a lush tropical garden beneath its iconic iron-and-glass roof.

Where to eat: Casa Lucio — A well-loved local spot.

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. The Temple of Debod

    Morning

    The Temple of Debod

    A 2,000-year-old Egyptian temple gifted to Spain, rising beautifully against Madrid's skyline.

    12 min drive · 2.7 km to the next stop
  2. Palacio de la Moncloa

    Afternoon

    Palacio de la Moncloa

    Spanish government palace set in expansive gardens, a symbol of state power and historic architecture.

  3. CASA C-212-100

    Evening

    CASA C-212-100

    A historic monument in Madrid.

Where to eat: Botín — A well-loved local spot.

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