What to see in Madrid in 3 days

It is not easy to discover a city as cosmopolitan as Madrid in just three days. However, it is the minimum time for you to start moving with ease. To begin with, we suggest that you focus on the historic center and visit the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral and the Plaza Mayor. After these emblematic places, museums such as El Prado, with the best collection of Spanish art in the world, await you. Of course, in this itinerary we leave time to visit the gourmet markets and the best restaurants in the capital.

After these intense days of sightseeing, we are sure that you will be enchanted by a capital city so rich in monuments, with such a varied gastronomy and an extremely hospitable population.

Itinerary Detail per day
Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral

Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral

It took over 100 years and 6 architects to construct this immense church set in the heart of the city.

Madrid Royal Palace: Guided Tour with skip-the-line tickets Included

Madrid Royal Palace: Guided Tour with skip-the-line tickets Included

from 35,00 €
Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor

Having borne witness to everything from royal proclamations and celebrations to executions, Madrid’s Plaza Mayor is an emblem of the city, championed by the Habsburg dynasty.

Museo del Prado

Museo del Prado

The Museo del Prado, situated on Madrid’s so-called Paseo del Arte, is a must-visit, as it houses the largest collection of Spanish painting in the world.

Prado Museum: Guided Tour with skip-the-line tickets Included

Prado Museum: Guided Tour with skip-the-line tickets Included

from 37,00 €
Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía

Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía

Some of Madrid’s most iconic sights are concentrated in the Puerta del Sol, considered to be the city’s beating heart. It’d be a crime to come to Madrid and not pay it a visit.

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