Spain’s high-energy capital runs late — golden-age art at the Prado, tapas bars that fill at midnight, sprawling parks, and grand plazas. A city that lives outdoors.
Day 1 · Arrive & settle in
Land, drop your bags, and ease into Madrid with something low-key nearby. Dinner starts at 9pm+ — do a late-afternoon snack so you can pace with locals.
Day 2 · Prado Museum
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: retiro park and the crystal palace.
Day 3 · Royal Palace of Madrid
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: tapas crawl in la latina.
Day 4 · Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: reina sofía and guernica.
Day 5 · Prado Museum
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: retiro park and the crystal palace.
Day 6 · Royal Palace of Madrid
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: tapas crawl in la latina.
Day 7 · Last morning & departure
Squeeze in one more before you go — plaza mayor and puerta del sol if you have time — then head to the airport.
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