There are three key things I think of when I think of Madrid: art, food and shopping. It's a cosmopolitan city filled with the hustle and bustle worthy of making it the capital of Spain. 

This FREE 3 day city guide will help you make sure you make the most out of your time in Madrid and get to experience the diversity of the city. 

This guide includes
👉 Detailed outlines of what you should do each of the 3 days
👉 6 tour suggestions
👉 16 site seeing suggestions 
👉 Suggestions on how to do a day trip to Toledo
👉 10 hotel recommendations 
👉 12 restaurant recommendations 
👉 3 flamenco recommendations


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🌎 3 Day Guide to Madrid from a Spain Specialist 

A variety of parks, museums, monuments, and more in Spain's capital city, todo gratuito. 

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My Favorite Places in Madrid

It’s surprising the variety of museums that Madrid offers. From the most famous and visited, like Museo Nacional del Prado, to the lesser known, like the National Museum of Decorative Arts. Even though museums may not be a top priority when planning a visit to Spain’s capital, they are the perfect refuge for Madrid’s hot summer days.

Below is my Madrid museums guide with the best galleries to visit on your next visit to Madrid.

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BEST MUSEUMS IN MADRID

Madrid is housing some of the best art collections in the world, and as the tickets can get pricey, i have come up with this guide for those on tight budget,

Over the two years of living in Madrid, i have managed to visit all of the museums below fully free, and i am sharing all my tips!

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Madrid-FREE Museums 

High experience, low cost Madrid. This collection is perfect for bacpackers, study abroad students or anyone else trying to keep their spending low while in Madrid. Definitely worth investing a few bucks now to save much more down the road, and Madrid has a lot to offer.

Madrid on a budget

Madrid, the dynamic heartbeat of Spain, pulsates with energy, culture, and a fiery passion for life. From its bustling streets to its majestic plazas, Madrid captivates with its vibrant atmosphere, world-class art museums, and legendary culinary scene. As the beating heart of Spanish culture, Madrid is a city where tradition meets modernity, creating an irresistible allure that beckons visitors from around the globe.

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The best neighborhoods in Madrid, Spain. 

There are the best coffee shops, cafés, restaurants, bars, bakeries, small retail shops, and other things to do to make your experience in Madrid authentic and local.

There are some reels of places on this list and I have added the links in the details and description area for you to view. 

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I hope you ENJOY! 

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A two and a half week visit starting in Madrid and followed by a road-trip across northern Spain crossing the Aragon, Navara, Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia regions.  This was an adult-only trip that focused on enjoying the best experiences and finest ingredients across the various regions.  Hotels on this itinerary are high to very high end.  There are some Bonvoy hotels included because loyalty programs work!

Seeing the changes between regions was fascinating.  The physical landscapes ranged from semi arid with huge sunflower fields dotting the highway, to mountain ranges that were mixed in the distance with clouds, to rolling green hills and banging coast line with surfers, families and friends enjoying the beautiful beaches all along the way.

Galicia was the sleeper hit for us.  The whole north coast of Spain is quieter than Malaga, Valencia etc. and Galicia is heavy on domestic tourism.  Galicia is also a great add on for those visiting Portugal.  

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A guide to seeing the best of Madrid in 3 days! Do it solo, with your best friend, or significant other. This jam packed 3 day itinerary is the perfect mix of culture, fun, great food/drink and relaxation. It's bound to have you falling in love with Madrid. 

🇪🇸 Madrid in 3 Days

Get lost in the beautiful streets of Madrid. Stop along the way for a coffee, a pincho or a beer. The capital city of Spain has loads to offer. You will find here some of its best museums and the cafés I used to spend most of my time at. 
I have created this guide for friends and family who came to visit, and I am now sharing it with you so you can discover my favourite corners of a city I miss living in.  

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Te presento los mejores lugares para visitar en Madrid. ✨ 
Este guía te ayudará a disfrutar al máximo, como si YO estuviera a tu lado, explicándote qué ver, dónde mirar cuando paseas por una calle, dónde comer y los mejores lugares para tapas. Concéntrate SOLO en disfrutar al máximo tu estancia en Madrid.

Incluye:

✅ Lugares que visitar: Qué ver en cada lugar, un poco de historia.
✅ Restaurantes, bares y terrazas: Las mejores opciones para deleitar tu paladar.
✅ Museos y horarios de visita: Obras destacadas y la importancia de cada una.
✅ Recomendaciones de qué ver en cada zona: Descubre cada rincón de Madrid.

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¡Prepárate para una experiencia inolvidable en la maravillosa ciudad de Madrid!

Explora Madrid Como un Local: Lugares, Comida y Cultura

As a local, these are all my very favorite things to do around Madrid! From parks, to art museums, to my favorite restaurants and cafes -- there is something for everyone in this expert itinerary!

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Looking for the best and main places to go in Madrid? 🇪🇸
In this guide you will find:

- main touristic attractions & must visit places
- main museums 
- restaurants, places for drinks, rooftops and coffe shops (for typical Spanish food & more)


If you need a consultation or a custom made itinerary you can book it on my profile :)


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I strongly believe that the best way to get in touch with the culture and traditions of a country is to visit different cities that identify it. As far as Spain is concerned, this concept is even stronger because Catalonia and Andalusia are similar in some ways but different in others and crossing different cities to get to know the different facets is the best thing and the one I recommend. This trip turned out to be wonderful and I hope it will be helpful to those who want to plan a tour similar to the one I did. Spain is a land that transmits positivity. The weather is almost always good and sunny, the people very sociable and helpful, the food very good and the culture very strong and identifying.

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

This museum is a treasure trove of art spanning eight centuries, featuring a diverse collection that ranges from medieval religious paintings to modern masterpieces. With works by renowned artists such as Van Gogh, Picasso, and Rembrandt, the museum offers a captivating glimpse into the evolution of Western art. Worth a long visit if you love art and part of Madrid's Golden Triangle of art. 


Located in the impressive Villahermosa Palace, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid is an artistic treasure that houses one of the most important private collections in the world. From the Renaissance to contemporary art, the museum offers a broad overview of the history of Western art. With masterpieces by masters such as Dürer, Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Picasso

Entre sus mejores obras se encuentran el El Díptico de la Anunciación (Jan van Eyck), El penitente San Jerónimo (Tiziano), La Anunciación (El Greco), Santa Catalina de Alejandría (Caravaggio), el Les Vessenots en Auvers (Vincent van Gogh) y el Retrato de Giovanna degli Albizzi Tornabuoni (Domenico Ghirlandaio), entre otras muchas.

I think this is one of my favorite museums ever. The collection is perfectly balanced and the building itself is perfectly sized. the singular path layout through the collection feels romantic. Of all the museums in Madrid this is the one I frequent the most. 

Every time I have come to the Thyssen, I feel absolutely overwhelmed by the sheer amount of art. It's an incredible permanent collection. If you never tire of looking at art, from any century, this is the museum for you.

This museum contains the largest private art collection in Spain.

Free visit:
Mondays from 12-2pm

Extra info:
If you are a student in Spain, and are under 26yo, you can visit the museum for free at any time.

The Thyssen, is located near the Prado Museum on one of the city's main boulevards. It is known as part of the "Golden Triangle of Art", which also includes the Prado and the Reina Sofía national galleries.

Practical info: the museum is open 12:00 pm-04:00 pm Mondays and 10:00 am-07:00 pm Tuesday-Sunday. Admission is 13 euros. It is free on Mondays.

Free Monday: from 12 noon 4 PM.Free admission sponsored by Mastercard

I haven't been so no shit to say. Ah yes Its free on monday.

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