5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in Madrid
A balanced 5-day plan for Madrid, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. 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.
Afternoon
Royal Palace of Madrid
Explore the opulent official home of Spanish royalty, filled with priceless art and breathtaking royal chambers.
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.
Day 2 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Plaza Mayor
Madrid's magnificent 17th-century plaza buzzes with cafés, street performers, and centuries of royal history.
Afternoon
Presidencia de la Comunidad de Madrid
This iconic 18th-century landmark anchors Madrid's famous Puerta del Sol with regal, clock-tower grandeur.
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.
Day 3 — Culture & Icons
Morning
CentroCentro
A vibrant arts centre inside Madrid's stunning Palacio de Cibeles, blending exhibitions, events, and city views.
Afternoon
Prado Museum
Home to Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco — Spain's royal art collection is simply unmissable.
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.
Day 4 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Estación de Atocha
Madrid's stunning 19th-century station hides a lush tropical garden beneath its iconic iron-and-glass roof.
Afternoon
El Retiro Park
Stroll through Madrid's beloved royal park, with boating lakes, shaded paths, and grand monuments.
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.
Day 5 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Palacio de la Moncloa
Spanish government palace set in expansive gardens, a symbol of state power and historic architecture.
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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