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Madrid in 3 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

A 3-day Madrid itinerary with Madrid Food Tour in a Neighborhood Market with Churros, Prado Museum Private & Customized Tour, Mercado de San Miguel. Day-by-day plan with times and food stops; personalise it with AI.

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Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases
Madrid (day 1–3)
Approximate cost of activities and meals
200–260 EUR per person for the whole trip, excluding flights and accommodation. Prices are estimates.
When to go
Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) give warm, settled weather with fewer crowds. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, so book accommodation and popular sights well ahead.

Day 1: Madrid

  • 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
  • 14:00 Hotel Liabeny — Centrally located, perfect for exploring culture and food within budget.
  • Afternoon Madrid Food Tour in a Neighborhood Market with Churros — Madrid Food Tour in a Neighborhood Market with Churros: 5.0★ (243 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
  • Evening Restaurant La Campana — Restaurant La Campana: 4.5★ (20,451 reviews), conveniently located nearby, good budget fit

Day 2: Madrid

  • Morning Chocolatería San Ginés — Chocolatería San Ginés: 4.3★ (73,340 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Morning Prado Museum Private & Customized Tour — Prado Museum Private & Customized Tour: 5.0★ (54 reviews), fits the city's character, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Afternoon Azotea Cibeles — Azotea Cibeles: good budget fit, 4.2★ (10,098 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Afternoon Mercado de San Miguel — Mercado de San Miguel: 4.4★ (165,271 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening El Tigre Sidra Bar — El Tigre Sidra Bar: 4.2★ (27,326 reviews), good budget fit
  • Evening Puerta de Alcalá — Puerta de Alcalá: 4.7★ (63,852 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 3: Madrid

  • Morning Casa Dani — Casa Dani: good budget fit, 4.5★ (12,333 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Morning Temple of Debod — Temple of Debod: 4.4★ (70,305 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • 11:00 Hotel Liabeny — Centrally located, perfect for exploring culture and food within budget.
  • 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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