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Madrid — Classic City Break in 3 Days

3 days18 stopsMadrid
Starter 3-day Madrid itinerary with clustered routing, paced dwell times, and realistic travel legs.
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Length
3 days
Stops
18 stops
Destination
Madrid
Budget
mid
Pace
moderate
Travel style
walking
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09:00 - 10:45105 minTourist Attraction
TU TUK TUK Madrid
Pl. de Isabel II, 4, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
TU TUK TUK Madrid is an Attraction in Madrid.
Walk (under walking limit) · 5 min · 340 m
10:50 - 11:4555 minTourist Attraction
Puerta del Príncipe
C. de Bailén, 4, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Puerta del Príncipe is an Attraction in Madrid.
Walk (under walking limit) · 4 min · 250 m
11:49 - 13:0980 minAttraction
Sabatini Garden
C. de Bailén, 2, Centro, 28013 Madrid
Neoclassical garden of the Royal Palace, with 3 terraces, fountains, statues & outdoor events.
Walk (under walking limit) · 4 min · 300 m
13:13 - 13:5845 minAttraction
Royal Palace of Madrid
Centro, 28071 Madrid, Spain
18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.
Walk (under walking limit) · 4 min · 290 m
14:02 - 14:2725 minNature
Campo del Moro
P.º de la Virgen del Puerto, 1, Centro, 28013 Madrid
Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.
Walk (under walking limit) · 6 min · 420 m
14:33 - 15:2855 minAttraction
Catedral de Santa María la Real de la Almudena
C. de Bailén, 10, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Baroque Catholic cathedral known for its colorful chapels, plus a Romanesque crypt & museum.
09:00 - 10:55115 minTourist Attraction
Clock Tower of Sun Gate
Prta del Sol, 7, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Clock Tower of Sun Gate is an Attraction in Madrid.
Walk (under walking limit) · 5 min · 370 m
11:00 - 12:1575 minAttraction
Plaza Mayor
Pl. Mayor, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Cafes & restaurants line the arches of this stately square with Philip III's statue in the center.
Walk (under walking limit) · 6 min · 410 m
12:21 - 13:3675 minAttraction
Tío Pepe Lettering
Prta del Sol, 11, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Overlooking a public square, this neon sign promoting a popular sherry brand is a local icon.
Walk (under walking limit) · 7 min · 550 m
13:43 - 14:2845 minAttraction
Mercado de San Miguel
Pl. de San Miguel, s/n, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain
Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.
Walk (under walking limit) · 8 min · 600 m
14:36 - 15:0125 minPoint Of Interest
El Rastro (Outdoor market)
Pl. de Cascorro, 4, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain
El Rastro (Outdoor market) is a Shopping in Madrid.
Walk (under walking limit) · 11 min · 880 m
15:12 - 15:5745 minAttraction
El Oso y el Madroño
Prta del Sol, 1, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Landmark bronze sculpture in a bustling city square featuring a bear & a strawberry tree.
09:00 - 10:55115 minMuseum
Círculo de Bellas Artes
C. Alcalá, 42, Centro, 28014 Madrid
Círculo de Bellas Artes is one of Mexico City's best-known cultural landmarks, famous for its grand architecture, murals, and performances. It anchors the cultural core around Alameda Central.
Walk (under walking limit) · 4 min · 320 m
10:59 - 12:0970 minMuseum
Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
P.º del Prado, 8, Centro, 28014 Madrid
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
Walk (under walking limit) · 4 min · 310 m
12:13 - 14:13120 minMuseum
Naval Museum
Paseo del Prado, 3, Entrada temporal por, C. de Montalbán, 2, Retiro, 28014 Madrid
Displays on nautical science & the Spanish navy from the reign of Isabella & Ferdinand onward.
Walk (under walking limit) · 3 min · 190 m
14:16 - 15:1155 minAttraction
Cibeles Fountain
Pl. Cibeles, S/N, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
Walk (under walking limit) · 7 min · 550 m
15:18 - 15:4830 minShopping
Mercado San Antón
C. de Augusto Figueroa, 24, Centro, 28004 Madrid
3 levels of gourmet & everyday groceries with food stations, cooking demos & a terrace bar.
Walk (under walking limit) · 5 min · 390 m
15:53 - 16:5360 minAttraction
Mercado de San Ildefonso
Calle de Fuencarral, 57, Centro, 28004 Madrid
Happening, 3-level market with 20 stalls selling diverse, international fare, plus 3 cocktail bars.