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Madrid itineraries
Day-by-day trip plans for every travel style and duration — from a first-time city break to a full week combining the capital and its day-trip kingdom
Madrid in one day: the essential layover itinerary
1 days — easy — mid-range
Madrid and Segovia: art, aqueducts and the Alcázar in 2 days
2 days — easy — mid-range
Madrid and Toledo: the perfect 2-day combination
2 days — easy — mid-range
Madrid first weekend: the perfect 2-day introduction
2 days — easy — mid-range
Madrid for football fans: Bernabéu, Metropolitano and the derby in 2 days
2 days — easy — mid-range
Madrid royal sites: El Escorial, Aranjuez and the Royal Palace in 2 days
2 days — easy — mid-range
Madrid in 3 days: the complete first-time itinerary
3 days — easy — mid-range
Madrid for art lovers: the 3-day golden triangle deep dive
3 days — easy — mid-range
Madrid for couples: a romantic 3-day city break
3 days — easy — mid-range
Madrid for foodies: a 3-day eating itinerary
3 days — easy — mid-range
Madrid on a budget: how to do the city well for under €60 a day
3 days — easy — budget
Madrid with family: a practical 3-day itinerary with kids
3 days — easy — mid-range
Madrid in 4–5 days: the in-depth city itinerary
5 days — moderate — mid-range
One week in Madrid with day trips: the complete 7-day itinerary
7 days — moderate — mid-range