5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in Madrid
A balanced 5-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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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 stopAfternoon
Royal Palace of Madrid
Explore the opulent official home of Spanish royalty, filled with priceless art and breathtaking royal chambers.
4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
Evening
Teatro Real
Madrid's majestic opera house dazzles with world-class performances beneath stunning 19th-century gilded ceilings.
Where to eat: Lhardy — A well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Plaza Mayor
Madrid's magnificent 17th-century plaza buzzes with cafés, street performers, and centuries of royal history.
4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Presidencia de la Comunidad de Madrid
This iconic 18th-century landmark anchors Madrid's famous Puerta del Sol with regal, clock-tower grandeur.
10 min walk · 0.7 km to the next stop
Evening
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
Explore 700 years of European masterpieces in a stunning neoclassical palace in Madrid's golden art mile.
Where to eat: Casa Lucio — A well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
CentroCentro
A vibrant arts centre inside Madrid's stunning Palacio de Cibeles, blending exhibitions, events, and city views.
8 min walk · 0.6 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Prado Museum
Home to Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco — Spain's royal art collection is simply unmissable.
9 min walk · 0.7 km to the next stop
Evening
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Home to Picasso's Guernica, Spain's premier modern art museum is unmissable for culture lovers.
Where to eat: Botín — A well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Estación de Atocha
Madrid's stunning 19th-century station hides a lush tropical garden beneath its iconic iron-and-glass roof.
16 min walk · 1.2 km to the next stop
Afternoon
El Retiro Park
Stroll through Madrid's beloved royal park, with boating lakes, shaded paths, and grand monuments.
13 min drive · 3.1 km to the next stop
Evening
The Temple of Debod
A 2,000-year-old Egyptian temple gifted to Spain, rising beautifully against Madrid's skyline.
Where to eat: Horcher — A well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Palacio de la Moncloa
Spanish government palace set in expansive gardens, a symbol of state power and historic architecture.
32 min drive · 9.2 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Palacio Real de El Pardo
Explore a stunning royal palace nestled in lush forests, once the favored retreat of Spanish monarchs.
Evening
CASA C-212-100
A historic monument in Madrid.
Where to eat: Café de Oriente — A well-loved local spot.
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Customize it →Built from Madrid's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.