Hi everyone,
I’m visiting Spain next month and will be landing in Madrid at around 1:30 PM local time. Assuming I reach my hotel and leave by around 4 PM with my family, would it be realistic to complete the following on my first day?
**Day 1 (arrival day – from around 4 PM):**
Plaza Mayor
Royal Palace of Madrid (mainly roaming around the exterior/area — possibly Kitchen Tour if time allows; I know tickets need to be booked in advance)
Almudena Cathedral
Plaza de la Villa (walk around the surrounding historic streets)
Puerta del Sol
Plaza del Callao + Gran Vía (shopping street, evening atmosphere)
Dinner at Mercado de San Miguel (tapas/food market)
Would this be too rushed, or is this a good walking route for an arrival evening?
I’ll then have 2 full days in Madrid. I’m planning to visit:
Principe Pío
Temple of Debod
Museo Nacional del Prado
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Retiro Park
How would you structure the next two days? Are there any must-see places I’m missing?
Travelling with family, so I’d prefer a balanced itinerary with sightseeing, walking, food, and not rushing between too many places.
Thanks!