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Madrid, Spain: Everything You Need to Plan Your Trip

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Ultimate comprehensive travel itineraries for your trip.

How many days should I spend in Madrid?

Not sure how many days to spend in this city? Here is an overview of how your trip could look at different lengths.

  • 2 Days17 stops
    1The Big Sights
    • Royal Palace of Madrid
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Mercado de San Miguel
    2El Retiro & Gran Vía
    • El Retiro Park
    • Gran Vía
    • Sunset city views at 360º Rooftop Bar
    See 2 day itinerary
  • 3 Days18 stops
    Choose your trip style
    BalancedArt & historyFood & experiences
    1The Big Sights
    • Royal Palace of Madrid
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Mercado de San Miguel
    2Park, Football & Art
    • El Retiro Park
    • Tour Bernabéu
    • Museo Nacional del Prado
    3Gran Vía & City Views
    • Gran Vía
    • Primark
    • Sunset city views at 360º Rooftop Bar
    See the Balanced itinerary
  • 4 Days25 stops
    1Gran Vía & City Views
    • úmami · Churros & Specialty Coffee
    • Gran Vía
    • Sunset city views at 360º Rooftop Bar
    2Madrid Icons & a Paella Class
    • El Rastro flea market (Sundays only)
    • El Retiro Park
    • Tour Bernabéu
    3Old Madrid & Tapas
    • Royal Palace of Madrid
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Mercado de San Miguel
    4Pick Your Adventure
    • Day Trip to Toledo
    • Day Trip to Segovia
    • Museo Nacional del Prado
    See 4 day itinerary

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