Visit the Prado National Museum, go for a stroll along Gran Vía, tour the Royal Palace, hop from tapas restaurant to tapas restaurant in Barrio de la Latina, enjoy the view from a rooftop bar (or two!), and explore the picturesque city center. If you have 2 days in Madrid, this itinerary includes the city’s top sights plus a few hidden gems.
There are many different ways to spend 2 days in Madrid. This itinerary includes the city’s must-see sights for first timers, including the Prado National Museum and the Royal Palace, but you will also spend a good portion of your time strolling through its scenic neighborhoods and dining on local cuisine.
This itinerary is written as two full days in Madrid. However, it’s important to know that there are several amazing towns near Madrid that make awesome day trip destinations. Toledo, Segovia, and Ávila are on this list.
If you have 2 days in Madrid, you have the option to spend one busy day in Madrid and one day to visit Toledo, Segovia, or Ávila. We let you know how to do this at the end of this guide (or skip ahead now).
About this Madrid Itinerary
All of the times in the daily schedules are rough estimates, just to give you an idea about timing throughout the day. Your times may differ, based on queues and how much time you decide to spend at each place. I did my best to anticipate waiting times and visiting times, but on very busy days (or very quiet days) these times can differ.
I do my best to keep the hours of operation and pricing up to date for each attraction, however, these can change at any time. I recommend getting updated hours and pricing for your dates of travel. The link to the official website is provided for each site.
Best Things to Do with 2 Days in Madrid
Below is a list of the top places to visit if you have 2 days in Madrid. You can see a more detailed list in our Madrid Bucket List.
- Prado National Museum
- Gran Vía
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Almudena Cathedral
- Mercado San Miguel
- Plaza Mayor
- Puerta del Sol
- Parque del Retiro
- Rooftop views of Madrid
- Barrio de la Latina
- Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum or the Reina Sofia Museum
- Tapas Tour
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
How Many Days Do You Need in Madrid?
You could easily spend one week in Madrid and never run out of things to do. We spent 8 very busy days in Madrid, exploring the city and day tripping to nearby destinations.
If you want to visit Madrid’s top art museums, explore a few neighborhoods, tour the Royal Palace, explore the historic city center, walk or cycle through Retiro Park, and sample a few of its long list of amazing restaurants, you need a minimum of 3 to 4 days.
If you want to add on day trips to Toledo, Segovia, and Ávila (these are the three most popular day trips from Madrid but there are many more to choose from) you need another 2 to 3 days.
2 Days in Madrid Itinerary
There are two major places to visit in Madrid: the Prado National Museum and the Royal Palace. On this itinerary, we split these into two different days, to avoid having one huge day of sightseeing and contending with long lines. It is best to visit each of them first thing in the day, before they get overly crowded.
The second day ends with several different options, depending on your interests. Art lovers can visit another art museum or two, food lovers can take a tapas tour, and sports fans can tour Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
Here is a brief overview of the places to visit each day:
Madrid Itinerary Day 1:
Prado National Museum
Palacio de Cibeles
Gran Vía
Puerta del Sol
Plaza Mayor
Mercado San Miguel
Barrio de la Latina
Madrid Itinerary Day 2:
Royal Palace of Madrid
Almudena Cathedral
In the afternoon, take your pick between more art museums, a food tour, a popular rooftop bar and restaurant, or a tour of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
Madrid Itinerary Day 1
Start your day with a lovely but optional stroll through Retiro Park and then spend the morning at the Prado National Museum. Enjoy one of the best views of Madrid, have lunch, and spend the afternoon exploring the city center. End the day in Barrio de la Latina, a charming neighborhood known for its collection of tapas restaurants and photogenic streets.
Here is an overview of today’s itinerary:
9:00 am: Parque del Retiro
10:00 am: Prado National Museum
12:30 pm: Palacio de Cibeles & Mirador Madrid
1:15 pm: Azotea del Círculo
2:30 pm: City Center
Evening: Barrio de la Latina
9:00 am: Parque del Retiro (Optional)
Retiro Park (also called El Retiro and Parque del Retiro) is a large park that sits on the east side of Madrid. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is filled with a long list of landmarks, gardens, and hidden treasures to visit.
Great Pond of El Retiro
Crystal Palace
Top Things to See: Places to see include the Grand Pond of El Retiro, the Fountain of the Fallen Angel, the Crystal Palace, and the Rose Garden.
Many museums in Madrid do not open until 10:00 am, including the Prado National Museum. So, if you want to start your day before 10:00, Retiro Park is the perfect place to go for a morning stroll.
Getting Here: To get here, you can walk (depending on your hotel location), take a taxi or use a rideshare app, or take the metro to the Retiro station.
10:00 am: Prado National Museum
The Prado National Museum is the most popular art museum in Madrid. On display is a massive collection of European art plus the largest collection of Spanish art in the world. Works of art by Francisco Goya, El Greco, Diego Velázquez, Titian, Peter Paul Rubens, and Bosch adorn the walls of this museum.
From Retiro Park, it is a 15-minute walk to get here.
Planning Your Visit to the Prado Museum
Opening time is at 10 am. Purchase your tickets online in advance for the 10 am time slot. Lines to enter start forming before opening time. We recommend getting in line around 9:45 am. Even though you have a timed entry ticket, there still can be lines to enter (we waited in line for 20 minutes for our 10:30 am entry time).
Purchase your tickets online in advance on the official website several weeks in advance of your visit. If the 10 am time slot is sold out, then check GetYourGuide for tickets.
The Prado Museum is open 7 days a week, generally from 10 am to 8 pm, with reduced hours on Sunday.
It takes 1 to 3 hours to visit the Prado Museum, depending on your interests. On this itinerary, you have about 2 hours inside of the museum. The official website has itineraries on how to spend one or two hours at the museum.
Photography is not allowed in the museum.
There are several cafes where you can take a break, have a cup of coffee or a snack, before moving on with your day.
OPTIONAL: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum or the Reina Sofia Museum
The Prado National Museum, the Reina Sofia Museum, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum form a trio of art museums which is called Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art. These museums were listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.
This morning, you have the option to visit one of these two museums instead of the Prado National Museum, depending on your interests in art.
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum has artworks by English, Dutch, Italian, and German artists. Famous artworks include Paul Cezanne’s Seated Man, Edgar Degas’ Swaying Dancer, Edouard Manet’s Horsewoman, Van Gogh’s Les Vessenots in Auvers, and Dalí’s Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee. It is located very close to Retiro Park and the Prado National Museum.
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is free on Monday but does not open until noon, so if you will be spending one day in Madrid on a Monday, this museum will not work in this itinerary. Get hours, pricing, and purchase your tickets in advance on the official website.
The Reina Sofia Museum is filled with Impressionist and Expressionist paintings. Picasso’s Guernica is the most popular work of art to see in this museum.
The Reina Sofia Museum is located near the Atocha Train Station. The downside of visiting this museum is its location. It is located farther from El Retiro Park and the next stops on this itinerary, so be prepared to do some extra walking or take bus 27. However, of the three art museums mentioned, it is our favorite. Purchase your tickets, get pricing, and confirm hours on the official website. The museum is closed on Tuesday.
12:30 pm: Palacio de Cibeles & Mirador Madrid
Next up is a quick visit to one of the most beautiful buildings in Madrid, Palacio de Cibeles, for panoramic rooftop views of the city.
From the Prado National Museum, it takes 10 minutes to walk to Palacio de Cibeles. This is the location of Mirador Madrid, a terrace that overlooks Plaza de Cibeles.
To visit Mirador Madrid, purchase a timed entry ticket in advance (a 12:30 pm time slot works well for this itinerary).
Arrive 10 minutes early so you can ride the elevator up to Floor 6E and walk to the entry point for Mirador Madrid. The visit is timed such that every 30 minutes a small group of people visit the terrace, which helps keep crowds low. From the entry point, you will walk up 88 steps to get to the upper outdoor terrace.
The view from Mirador Madrid
Get hours and pricing on the official website and purchase your tickets in advance. Mirador Madrid is closed on Monday, some holidays, and can close in the summer due to high temperatures.
Note: There is also a rooftop bar on Palacio de Cibeles called Terraza Cibeles. This terrace sits lower than Mirador Madrid, so you don’t get the sweeping views of the city. However, if you could not get a ticket to Mirador Madrid, this is a nice option to get a similar view. Just be aware that it does not get good reviews and only a few tables have a view. We visited both and Mirador Madrid is the winner for the view and overall experience. Get hours and learn more on the official website.
1:15 pm: Azotea del Círculo
Azotea del Círculo is one of Madrid’s most famous rooftop bars. It is located on Gran Vía and from here you get more panoramic views of Madrid.
Azotea del Círculo
To get here, it is just a 7-minute walk from Palacio de Cibeles. It is a beautiful, short walk, with views of Gran Vía and the famous Metropolis Building.
Azotea del Círculo serves wine, beer, and cocktails as well as lunch. You can grab a seat at one of the outdoor tables or sofas or make a reservation for lunch.
2:30 pm: City Center of Madrid
Spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring the city center of Madrid.
These places listed next make a nice walking route through the city. You will see a few very famous sites plus a few hidden gems. We also list some rooftop bars along the way, if you want to sit, take a break, and enjoy the view.
I am going to list quite a few places…you don’t have to visit all of them. Unless you move very quickly, it may be hard to fit all of these into an afternoon.
Gran Vía
From Azotea del Círculo, walk along Gran Vía, one of Madrid’s most beautiful streets. The Metropolis Building is a very famous landmark (you’ll see this as soon as you start this walk) but the entire street is lined with gorgeous buildings.
El Jardín de Diana
This is one of our favorite rooftop bars in Madrid. It is located on top of the Hyatt Centric Hotel on Gran Vía. The views are great and we really enjoyed the creative cocktail menu.
Church of Saint Anthony of the German
This church, which has the nickname “the Sistine Chapel of Madrid,” is a short detour off of Gran Vía. The interior of this small church is covered with colorful frescoes. Numerous artists painted the frescoes in stages, creating one of the most unique Baroque churches in the city.
Like many sites in Madrid, it is best to book a time slot in advance, which you can do on the official website (plus get updated hours and pricing for your visit). A visit lasts anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes.
Rooftop Views from El Corte Inglés & Plaza del Callao
Plaza del Callao is a wide plaza located on Gran Vía. With its large screens on the buildings, it looks like a smaller version of Times Square in New York City.
The El Corte Inglés department store sits on this square. Ride the elevator to the top floor to The Gourmet Experience. This is a great spot to have a snack and to enjoy the view over the plaza. There is outdoor seating with a very nice view plus a floor to ceiling window where you can photograph Plaza del Callao and Gran Vía.
Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol is one of the largest squares in Madrid. It was also the location of one of the original gates in the city walls that once surrounded the city. Things to see here include the Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, Kilometer Zero (a plaque marking the geographical center of Spain), and the Royal Post Office.
Chocolate & Churros
For a sweet treat, make the very quick detour to Chocolatería San Ginés, one of the oldest cafes in the city. This is known as being the best place to get chocolate and churros in Madrid. It is a 3-minute walk from Puerta del Sol.
Plaza Mayor
From Chocolatería San Ginés, it is a 2-minute walk to Plaza Mayor. This large square was the site of the main market. Surrounding the square are restaurants, shops, and nine gates line the square, creating grand entry and exit points.
Mercado San Miguel (Optional)
This food hall is one of Madrid’s best dining experiences, especially for those who want to sample a variety of local foods. However, I am listing it as optional, since it also makes a great place for lunch tomorrow, and right now you are on your way to a bunch of tapas restaurants, so filling up at the market may not be the best plan for today. Mercado is just a 1-minute walk from Plaza Mayor, so if you are curious, you can check it out today.
Evening: Barrio de la Latina
Barrio de la Latina is one of the oldest areas in central Madrid. Calle de la Cava Baja and Calle de la Cava Alta are two picturesque streets that run parallel to one another. They are lined with tapas restaurants, so you can spend the evening hopping from restaurant to restaurant.
One of our favorite restaurants in Madrid, Barmitón, is located on Calle de la Cava Alta. For this restaurant, we recommend making a reservation in advance.
Madrid Itinerary Day 2
Spend the morning at the Royal Palace of Madrid and Almudena Cathedral. After lunch, there are several ways to spend the afternoon. Visit another art museum or two, tour the stadium, or take a tapas food tour.
Here is an overview of today’s itinerary:
9:30 am: Royal Palace of Madrid
12:00 pm: Almudena Cathedral
1:30 pm: Mercado San Miguel
Afternoon & Evening: Take your pick between visiting another art museum, touring the stadium, or taking a food tour
9:30 am: Royal Palace of Madrid
The Royal Palace of Madrid is another extremely popular place to visit in Madrid. Like the Prado National Museum, there can be lines to enter, even for those with a ticket purchased in advance. Planning your visit for opening time helps to avoid some of these crowds.
The Royal Palace does not open until 10:00 am. It’s a good idea to get here a little bit early, to get in line, and to visit a very nice mirador.
We recommend arriving between 9:30 and 9:45 am. First visit Mirador de la Catedral for a beautiful view of Almudena Cathedral. It is located right across the street from the entrance into the Royal Palace. In the photo below, you can see the line of people in the plaza, in the queue to enter the Royal Palace (this photo was taken around 10:15 am).
The view from Mirador de la Catedral
Walk to the plaza, get in what is hopefully just a short line, and at 10:00 am, once the gates open, visit the Royal Palace.
The Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the royal family. Now it is only used for royal ceremonies. With more than 3,000 rooms, it is the largest functioning royal palace in Europe.
On a visit here, you will tour the rooms of the palace and the Royal Armoury.
How to Visit the Royal Palace of Madrid
When to Purchase Tickets: Purchase your ticket online in advance on the official website. You will purchase a timed entry slot. Tickets can be purchased onsite and through GetYourGuide (a great option if they are sold out on the official website). If you wait to purchase your ticket onsite, the ticket line can be incredibly long and slow moving.
Ticket Options: There are several ticket options. Royal Palace: This is the main ticket to tour the palace. Royal Palace Kitchen: A guided tour (in Spanish) of the kitchen
Guided Tour: If you prefer to visit the palace with a guide, this guided tour gets rave reviews and you have the option to add on the Royal Collections.
Entry: Like the Prado Museum, it is best to get in line anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes before your entry time. Midday, there is a long line to enter the palace, even for those with timed entry tickets.
Hours and Pricing: Get updated hours and pricing on the official website.
Time: A visit here lasts 2 to 4 hours, depending on crowd levels and how quickly you move through the palace.
12:00 pm: Almudena Cathedral
Next, visit Almudena Cathedral, which sits next to the Royal Palace. We really enjoyed visiting this cathedral, even more so than the Royal Palace. There is a lot to do here, enough to keep you busy for an hour, depending on how much you want to see.
For free, you can visit the cathedral floor. To do this, enter through the door that sits on Calle de Bailen street (this is a separate entrance from the main entrance). The ceiling of the nave is covered with colorful geometric designs giving the interior a very unique and somewhat unexpected appearance.
In our experience, the dome was the best part of visiting the cathedral. There is a fee to climb the dome but it’s worth it, since you get 360° views of Madrid and the Royal Palace. When you take the stairs back to ground level, you will then enter the cathedral floor so you can see this as well.
You also have the option to visit the crypt. This has a separate entrance on the back of the cathedral on Calle Mayor Street. It is free to visit but donations are appreciated. This is the final resting place for the royal family. The crypt features over 400 columns, each with a different capital.
1:30 pm: Mercado San Miguel
By now you are probably feeling quite hungry. From the cathedral, it is a 5-to-6-minute walk to Mercado San Miguel. Spend the next hour or so, sampling the seafood, cheeses, breads, small sandwiches, wine, and beer for sale at the food stalls throughout the market.
This can be a very busy place, and might be overwhelming for some people, but we loved trying the small plates, so much so that we visited this market several times while in Madrid.
Afternoon: Take Your Pick
There are several different ways to spend the afternoon and evening. Take your pick between these three options:
- Reina Sofia Museum and/or the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
- Take a tapas food tour
- Take a tour of Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Reina Sofia Museum and/or the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
For art lovers, visit one or both of these museums. They are both located on the east side of the city center, within walking distance of each other.
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum has artworks by English, Dutch, Italian, and German artists. Famous artworks include Paul Cezanne’s Seated Man, Edgar Degas’ Swaying Dancer, Edouard Manet’s Horsewoman, Van Gogh’s Les Vessenots in Auvers, and Dalí’s Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee.
Get hours, pricing, and purchase your tickets in advance on the official website.
The Reina Sofia Museum is filled with Impressionist and Expressionist paintings. Picasso’s Guernica is the most popular work of art to see in this museum.
The Reina Sofia Museum is located near the Atocha Train Station. Purchase your tickets, get pricing, and confirm hours on the official website. The museum is closed on Tuesday.
If you choose to visit both of them, you will walk from one to the other along Paseo del Prado, a leafy, tree lined boulevard that runs along Retiro Park. On this walk, you will also see the vertical garden at the CaixaForum.
Take a Food Tour
One of the best things to do in Madrid is to take a food tour, of which there are quite a few to choose from.
This 3-hour tour visits four tapas bars, including some that are over 100 years old. It includes your food and a glass of wine at each bar. This tour gets nothing but rave reviews.
This tapas tour takes you to San Miguel and La Cebada markets and includes a rooftop cocktail. It also gets fantastic reviews. If you choose this tour, skip San Miguel market for lunch today (no need to visit it twice in one day!).
On this food tour with a local chef, learn how to cook paella and craft sangria.
Another top thing to do while in Madrid is to watch a flamenco show. Watch a flamenco show at Tablao with the option to add on food and drinks.
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
This is the second largest football stadium in Spain and it is the home stadium of Real Madrid. It is named after Real Madrid president Santiago Bernabéu.
This stadium has been hosting football games since 1947 as well as important religious events (in 1982 Pope John Paul II addressed 160,000 people here) and concerts (Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, and Enrique Iglesias, just to name a few). Taylor Swift performed here in 2024 during her global Eras Tour.
If you are lucky enough to be in town during a football game, this would be an incredible experience to have (Real Madrid played Barcelona on our visit; we attempted to get tickets but they were super expensive, over €1000 per person).
If you want to see the stadium, a cheaper way to do it is to tour the stadium.
2 Days in Madrid: Madrid & A Day Trip
If you have 2 days in Madrid and prefer to use one of them to day trip to Toledo or another nearby city, then spend the first day in Madrid and use the second day for the day trip.
On day one, follow one of the itineraries above, or follow our One Day Madrid Itinerary. This busy itinerary includes both the Prado National Museum and the Royal Palace, plus the city center of Madrid.
Plan your day trip for the second day. There is a long list of day trips from Madrid, but Toledo, Segovia, and Ávila are the most popular.
Toledo is our #1 recommendation. We loved visiting this small city, even more so than the time we spent in Madrid. To help you plan your day, take a look at our guides about the best things to do in Toledo and how to plan a day trip to Toledo.
Segovia is a beautiful city that is famous for its Roman aqueduct, Alcazar, and cathedral.
The Roman Aqueduct in Segovia
Ávila is a small city surrounded by medieval walls.
Ávila, Spain
You can visit these cities on your own (our guides let you know exactly how to do it) or you can join a tour. Joining a tour takes out the hassle of arranging your transportation, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the day, all with an experienced guide.
If you want to visit Toledo, this tour is our top pick, since it gets great reviews, includes the viewpoints across the river, a guided tour of the city center, and free time to explore the city.
Visit both Toledo and Segovia from Madrid on this highly rated tour.
If you want to visit all three cities, this busy, full day tour includes Ávila, Toledo, and Segovia.
How to Get Around Madrid
Most of Madrid’s top landmarks are located in the city center, all within walking distance of each other. However, there are a few outliers, such as the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and a few art museums, that are too far from the city center to get to on foot.
The metro is very useful for getting around Madrid. It is cheap, efficient, and easy to use and great for connecting places that are not within walking distance. Uber/Bolt is another option. However, it is more expensive and has the potential to get stuck in traffic.
Best Time to Visit Madrid
In general, the best time to visit Madrid is during the spring and fall, when temperatures are mild and crowds are relatively low. Our visit was in mid-April and we had fantastic, sunny, warm weather and loved being here this time of year.
Here is a breakdown of what to expect by season:
WINTER: The weather is cool in the winter, with average high temperatures running around 10°C/50°F and low temperatures hovering just above freezing. Winter is one of the wettest times to visit the city.
SPRING: Madrid warms up quickly in the spring. In March, the average high is 16°C/61°F and by May, the average high is 22°F/72°F, although it can get much warmer than this during a heat wave. Rain showers are common during April and May.
SUMMER: Summers are HOT in Madrid. The average high runs about 32°C/90°F although it can get above 39°C/102°F during heat waves. Sunshine is abundant and this is the driest time of the year.
FALL: As temperatures cool, rain chances go up. In October, average highs typically run about 19°C/67°F and by November, high temperatures average 14°C/57°F. September remains rather dry but rain showers are much more likely in October and November.
Where to Stay in Madrid
For mid-range travelers we recommend Hotel Moderno Puerta del Sol (great location on Puerta del Sol with a wide variety of room types), Hotel Miau, and Petit Palace Triball.
If you prefer an apartment, take a look at PlazaMayorSuites. This mid-range property offers studio and one-bedroom apartments and gets exceptional reviews. Sonder Santa Ana has one, two, and three bedroom apartments and also gets rave reviews, making this a good choice for larger families or groups of friends.
For the ultimate in luxury, we recommend the Four Seasons (prime location in the city center with several onsite restaurants and a rooftop bar/restaurant), the JW Marriott Hotel (we stayed here; it is located across the street from the Four Seasons, so it also has an excellent location but prices are much lower).
For budget travelers, we recommend Hostal Aresol and Hostal Macarena. They both get great review scores and have a convenient location in the city center.
The view from Dani Brasserie at sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2 days enough time in Madrid?
2 days in Madrid gives you just enough time to visit the essential landmarks, explore a neighborhood or two, sample the local cuisine, and add on memorable experiences such as taking a food tour or visiting the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
What are the must-see sights in Madrid for first time visitors?
The top places to visit if it is your first time in Madrid include the Prado National Museum, the Royal Palace of Madrid, Almudena Cathedral, El Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, Gran Vía, Mercado San Miguel, Plaza de Cibeles, and Barrio de la Latina.
Is Madrid worth it?
Madrid is a cosmopolitan city that is filled with world class art museums, grand palaces, and ancient historical sites. For art lovers, Madrid is absolutely worth it, with its famous museums such as the Prado National Museums and its smaller, underrated gems like the Sorolla Museum. Madrid is worth a day or two on a trip through Spain, but make sure you save time to day trip to Toledo, plus time to visit Barcelona, the long list of cities and towns in Andalusia, and the cities in northern Spain.
If you have any questions about how to plan a trip to Madrid or how to spend 2 days in Madrid, let us know in the comment section below.
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