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City itineraries · Spain

Madrid, day by day

A three-day first visit built around Madrid’s own geography: the palace and old centre, the Prado and Retiro, then Puerta del Sol and two contrasting art collections. Leave time for meals and look closely at fewer museum rooms.

Updated 11 September 2026 · 5 official sources checked · report an error

Madrid
Photo: Tim Adams, CC BY-SA 4.0

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3 days in Madrid

3 Days in Madrid
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Before you go

Good to know in Madrid

Tickets and bookings

  • The Royal Palace is used for official functions as well as sightseeing. Check access and ticket availability before fixing your palace day.Source: Madrid Tourism · checked Sep 2026

Gardens and outdoor stops

  • Retiro and Paseo del Prado form part of Madrid’s Landscape of Light World Heritage area. Leave time for the park paths rather than treating it as a single photo stop.Source: Madrid Tourism · checked Sep 2026

Art and opening calendars

  • San Fernando is a collection visit in its own right. Check the museum’s current timetable when placing day three in your trip.Source: Madrid Tourism · checked Sep 2026

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Sources and method

Places and coordinates: Wikidata and Tripwoa's open-data place catalog (Overture Maps Foundation, © OpenStreetMap contributors). Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each image. Practical rules: the official sources linked in each note, checked in September 2026.

How this plan was made: Tripwoa's planner drafted the day order from real coordinates and typical visit times. Each stop was then reviewed, reordered where needed and rewritten with AI assistance. Walking distances are straight-line estimates, so allow a little extra time on real streets.