5-Day Madrid Itinerary

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

1. Morning

   Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.

   

   2h 20m · 4.9★ · 839 reviews

   Madrid Historical Walking Tour

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $3 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h 10m · 4.5★ · 2.1k reviews

   Madrid Old Town & Royal Palace Walking Tour Skip the Line Ticket

   • 4.5★ · 2106 reviews
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $45 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h 25m · 5.0★ · 2.7k reviews

   Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $3 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h 30m · 4.7★ · 58 reviews

   Madrid: Guided Tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid with Ticket

   • 4.7★ · 58 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $35 a personReserve on Viator

1. Morning

   Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.

   

   3h · 4.9★ · 4.4k reviews

   Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Food Tour – Small Group Local Bars

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $90 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   3h 30m · 5.0★ · 191 reviews

   Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $63 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   3h to 3h 30m · 4.9★ · 3.3k reviews

   Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $83 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h · 4.8★ · 89 reviews

   Madrid Street Food Guided Tour: San Miguel Market & City Center

   • 4.8★ · 89 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $61 a personReserve on Viator

Earned by yesterday’s long lunches.

1. Morning

   Push your legs, your stomach, your nerve. Reset by evening.

   

   1h 30m · 4.5★ · 1.7k reviews

   Prado Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

   • 4.5★ · 1690 reviews
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $52 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   3h · 5.0★ · 480 reviews

   Madrid: 3 hour Guided Highlights Bike Tour with Optional Tapas

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $34 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h · 4.9★ · 22 reviews

   Madrid Segway Tour. Center and Retiro Park.

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Special offer

   From $37 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h 10m to 1h 25m · 3.5★ · 3.2k reviews

   Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $38 a personReserve on Viator

Mid-trip, when home base feels familiar enough to leave for a day.

1. Morning

   Out and back. A different town for a day; home for dinner.

   

   8h · 4.8★ · 392 reviews

   Toledo Day Trip with Cathedral from Madrid

   • Top-rated · 4.8★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $87 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   9h · 4.3★ · 529 reviews

   Segovia and Avila Guided Day Trip from Madrid

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Full-day

   From $58 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   7h to 9h · 3.6★ · 54 reviews

   Toledo Day Trip from Madrid

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Full-day

   From $45 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   7h to 9h · 4.1★ · 434 reviews

   Toledo Day Trip with Optional Attraction Tickets from Madrid

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Full-day

   From $45 a personReserve on Viator

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

1. Morning

   Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.

   

   45 min · 4.7★ · 20 reviews

   Madrid: Spanish Wine Tasting Overlooking Parque del Oeste

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Short pick · ≤2h

   From $26 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h · 4.7★ · 333 reviews

   Madrid Night Walking Tour: Spanish Inquisition & Old City Legends

   • Top-rated · 4.7★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $21 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h 30m to 2h · 5.0★ · 5 reviews

   Royal Madrid's Scandal and Secrets: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Private tour

   From $8 a personReserve on Viator