# 3 days in Madrid: a route by day

> Three days in Madrid means the old town, the boulevard of art and modern Madrid. Day one: Sol and Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral and sunset at the Temple of Debod. Day two: the Prado, Retiro Park and the Thyssen. Day three: Picasso and Dalí at the Reina Sofía, Plaza de España and Don Quixote, and a tour of the Santiago Bernabéu.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/in-3-days

## Day 1

1. [Puerta del Sol](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/puerta-del-sol.md) — YesGo score 52/100 (Yes, go) · 25 min · Free
   ↓ 6 min on foot
2. [Plaza Mayor](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/plaza-mayor-madrid.md) — YesGo score 51/100 (Yes, go) · 40 min · Free
   ↓ 10 min on foot
3. [Almudena Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/almudena-cathedral.md) — YesGo score 51/100 (Yes, go) · 45 min · Cathedral free
   ↓ 5 min on foot
4. [Royal Palace of Madrid](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/royal-palace-madrid.md) — YesGo score 53/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 45 min · Paid
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 13 min on foot
5. [Temple of Debod](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/temple-of-debod.md) — YesGo score 49/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 40 min · Free

Total with walks: 5 h 49 min

## Day 2

1. [Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/thyssen-museum.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Paid
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 6 min on foot
2. [Prado Museum](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/prado-museum.md) — YesGo score 52/100 (Yes, go) · 2 h 30 min · Paid
   ↓ 12 min on foot
3. [Retiro Park](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/retiro-park.md) — YesGo score 40/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 45 min · Free

Total with walks: 7 h 33 min

## Day 3

1. [Santiago Bernabéu Stadium](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/santiago-bernabeu.md) — YesGo score 56/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 45 min · Paid
   ↓ 27 min by transport
2. [Plaza de España](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/plaza-de-espana-madrid.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 22 min by transport
3. [Reina Sofía Museum](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/reina-sofia.md) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · Paid; free evenings

Total with walks: 6 h 34 min

## How the three days work

The first two days follow the 2-day route: the old centre and the Paseo del Prado. The third takes in the 20th-century museum by Atocha station, then Plaza de España on the western edge of the centre and Real Madrid's stadium on the Castellana.

The Reina Sofía closes on Tuesdays and the Bernabéu tour is shortened on match days, so plan day three around them. The metro is handy between the stops on day three.

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## Day three: the Reina Sofía, Plaza de España and the Bernabéu

Morning at the Reina Sofía: Picasso, Dalí and Miró, the glass lifts and the courtyard under Nouvel's red roof. Then take the metro to Plaza de España and its Cervantes monument, with lunch in nearby Malasaña.

After lunch, tour the Santiago Bernabéu, with its trophy hall and panorama above the pitch. In the evening, head back to the centre or dine along the Castellana, lined with restaurants.

## If you have more time

A fourth day suits [Toledo](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/toledo), half an hour by high-speed train; a fifth [Segovia](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/segovia) and its aqueduct or [El Escorial](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/el-escorial). Medieval fans will love walled [Ávila](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/avila).

## Tips

- The Reina Sofía: not on a Tuesday.
- The Bernabéu: check for match days.
- A 10-ride metro ticket saves money.
- Churches require covered shoulders and knees and no beachwear; walking around town in swimwear is not allowed.
- Spain uses the euro. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere. Book the Sagrada Família, Park Güell and the Gaudí houses ahead on their official sites, which list entry times and closing days.

## Questions

### What can you see in Madrid in 3 days?

The old centre and palace, the Prado, the Retiro and the Thyssen, then the Reina Sofía, Plaza de España and the Bernabéu.

### How should I split 3 days in Madrid?

Day 1 the old town, day 2 the Prado and Retiro, day 3 the Reina Sofía and Bernabéu.

### Where can I go on a fourth day?

Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial or Ávila.

### How much are tickets on this route?

The squares, the Retiro and Debod are free; the palace, museums and stadium tour are paid.

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