{"id":23487,"date":"2025-10-31T09:56:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T08:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=23487"},"modified":"2026-03-06T12:49:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T11:49:53","slug":"weekend-in-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/weekend-in-madrid","title":{"rendered":"How to Spend One Wonderful Weekend in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So, you\u2019ve booked a city break for a weekend in Madrid. The Spanish metropolis, home to 3.4 million denizens and the second largest city in the European Union. Ernest Hemingway quipped it is \u201cthe most Spanish of all cities.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it goes without saying that there\u2019s a lot going on in Madrid. And with only one weekend, you\u2019re going to have to make some decisions. Let us help. Here are some suggestions on how to best fill your weekend in Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Madrids-Royal-Palace-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A tour guide speaks to a group outside the Royal Palace of Madrid, with the Spanish flag visible above the palace entrance.\" class=\"wp-image-20742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Madrids-Royal-Palace-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Madrids-Royal-Palace-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Madrids-Royal-Palace-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Madrids-Royal-Palace.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Royal Palace is extraordinary, and can be seen from many different areas of Madrid.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/weekend-in-madrid\/#Weekend_in_Madrid_%E2%80%93_Suggested_Itinerary\" title=\"Weekend in Madrid &#8211; Suggested Itinerary \">Weekend in Madrid &#8211; Suggested Itinerary <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/weekend-in-madrid\/#Friday_Evening\" title=\"Friday Evening\">Friday Evening<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/weekend-in-madrid\/#Saturday_Morning\" title=\"Saturday Morning\">Saturday Morning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/weekend-in-madrid\/#Exclusive_early_access_to_El_Prado\" title=\"Exclusive early access to El Prado \">Exclusive early access to El Prado <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/weekend-in-madrid\/#Saturday_Afternoon\" title=\"Saturday Afternoon\">Saturday Afternoon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/weekend-in-madrid\/#Saturday_Evening\" title=\"Saturday Evening&nbsp;\">Saturday Evening&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/weekend-in-madrid\/#Sunday_Morning\" title=\"Sunday Morning\">Sunday Morning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/weekend-in-madrid\/#Sunday_Afternoon\" title=\"Sunday Afternoon\">Sunday Afternoon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/weekend-in-madrid\/#Sunday_Evening\" title=\"Sunday Evening\">Sunday Evening<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/weekend-in-madrid\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_A_Weekend_in_Madrid\" title=\"FAQs &#8211; A Weekend in Madrid\">FAQs &#8211; A Weekend in Madrid<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/weekend-in-madrid\/#Why_should_you_take_a_guided_tour_in_Madrid\" title=\"Why should you take a guided tour in Madrid?&nbsp;\">Why should you take a guided tour in Madrid?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/weekend-in-madrid\/#What_time_does_the_tour_start_and_how_long_does_it_last\" title=\"What time does the tour start and how long does it last?&nbsp;\">What time does the tour start and how long does it last?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/weekend-in-madrid\/#When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Madrid\" title=\"When is the best time to visit Madrid?&nbsp;\">When is the best time to visit Madrid?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/weekend-in-madrid\/#What_other_museums_or_activities_should_you_add_to_your_weekend_in_Madrid\" title=\"What other museums or activities should you add to your weekend in Madrid?\">What other museums or activities should you add to your weekend in Madrid?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weekend_in_Madrid_%E2%80%93_Suggested_Itinerary\"><\/span>Weekend in Madrid &#8211; Suggested Itinerary <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Friday_Evening\"><\/span>Friday Evening<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re arriving on Friday afternoon or evening, make a splash by taking a guided tour of Madrid\u2019s tapas bars and taverns. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/madrid-tours\/madrid-tapas-tour\/\"><strong>Tapas, Taverns, &amp; History tours<\/strong><\/a> takes you to some of Madrid\u2019s historic bars and taverns. Here you\u2019ll sample authentic Spanish bites and learn about the history of the city in between eats. Along the way, you\u2019ll pause at some of the most iconic spots of Madrid. These include Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, and Plaza Santa Ana, among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-in-Plaza-del-Sol-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Three adults converse and laugh in Plaza del sol, Madrid, with historic buildings behind them.\" class=\"wp-image-20751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-in-Plaza-del-Sol-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-in-Plaza-del-Sol-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-in-Plaza-del-Sol-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-in-Plaza-del-Sol.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Puerta del Sol is a place to gather and meet others.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saturday_Morning\"><\/span>Saturday Morning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaniards tend to start mornings off very slowly, often rising from bed around 9am or later and eventually drifting down to the local bar for a <em>cafe<\/em> (translation: an espresso). Wherever you\u2019re staying in Madrid, you\u2019ll only be steps from an espresso-pulling bar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-wendy-wei-1551346res-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Three cups of espresso on saucers with sugar packets sit on a counter in an Italian caf\u00e9 as a barista prepares food.\" class=\"wp-image-15070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-wendy-wei-1551346res-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-wendy-wei-1551346res-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-wendy-wei-1551346res-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-wendy-wei-1551346res.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get your caffeine fix before you start exploring Madrid\u00b4s cultural capital. Photo credit: Wendy Wei<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan on spending more than a few hours exploring the Prado, one of the greatest depositories of incredible art on the planet. Among the 7,600 paintings and 1,000 sculptures, you\u2019ll see works by such famous names as Raphael, Titian, Goya, D\u00fcrer, El Greco. You can also see the legendary \u201cGarden of Earthly Delights\u201d by Hieronymous Bosch and Velazquez\u2019s \u201cLas Meninas.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/52142361739_3e5b2dc11d_k-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The Museo del Prado\u2019s grand columned entrance in Madrid is adorned with carvings, a Vel\u00e1zquez statue, and the Spanish flag.\" class=\"wp-image-16875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/52142361739_3e5b2dc11d_k-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/52142361739_3e5b2dc11d_k-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/52142361739_3e5b2dc11d_k-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/52142361739_3e5b2dc11d_k.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Madrid&#8217;s El Prado is a must-visit for art lovers. Photo credit: ajay_suresh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exclusive_early_access_to_El_Prado\"><\/span>Exclusive early access to El Prado <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to maximize your experience, sign up for a morning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/madrid-tours\/early-access-prado-museum-tour\/\"><strong>VIP tour of the Prado<\/strong><\/a> in which you and a small group of others will be allowed to access the museum before the general public can enter. This will allow you to get up-close and personal with the many masterpieces inside the museum and won\u2019t be disturbed by a selfie-taking mob of&nbsp; tourists.&nbsp; It\u2019s 1.5 hours of prime time in one of the world\u2019s great museums. No lines, no distractions, just awe and insight. This might be the highlight of your weekend in Madrid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-looking-at-paintings-Prado-Museum-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Group in the Prado museum looking at paintings, Madrid\" class=\"wp-image-20541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-looking-at-paintings-Prado-Museum-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-looking-at-paintings-Prado-Museum-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-looking-at-paintings-Prado-Museum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-looking-at-paintings-Prado-Museum.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Prado Museum holds some of the most important paintings in Madrid.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2a946e28\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d48921a0\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b736c482\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e71aa330\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fecffba8\">\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong><em>FEATURED REVIEW:<\/em><\/strong><em> Excellent  &#8211; \u201cJust what is says, it gets you in an hour early to see everything in peace ahead of the crowds. The guide was very knowledgeable and has great insights into the pictures and history of Madrid. For the early entry, you have to stay with the group, but once its over you&#8217;re free to explore on your own\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n<cite>Chris, October 2025<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-in-the-Prado-with-Bosch-paintings-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"people gather around Hieronymus Bosch's The garden of Earthly Delights at the Prado Museum.\" class=\"wp-image-20546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-in-the-Prado-with-Bosch-paintings-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-in-the-Prado-with-Bosch-paintings-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-in-the-Prado-with-Bosch-paintings-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-in-the-Prado-with-Bosch-paintings.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hieronymus Bosch&#8217;s The Garden of Earthly Delights is one of the masterpieces at the Prado Museum.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saturday_Afternoon\"><\/span>Saturday Afternoon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do lunch the way the Madrile\u00f1os do it: late and long. A 10-minute walk from the Prado,<strong> La Sanabresa <\/strong>is a local-favorite in the historical center that is about as old-school Madrile\u00f1o as it gets. Order some gooey ham croquettes and maybe the Callos Madrile\u00f1os, a hearty tripe stew. The restaurant is located at Calle del Amor de Dios 12.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Croquetas-de-jamon-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A hand serves golden, breaded croquettes onto a table with wine glasses, cheeses, nuts, and spreads near Madrid\u2019s Prado Museum.\" class=\"wp-image-19700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Croquetas-de-jamon-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Croquetas-de-jamon-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Croquetas-de-jamon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Croquetas-de-jamon.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wherever you go, we suggest you make sure to order some delicious croquetas de jam\u00f3n.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saturday_Evening\"><\/span>Saturday Evening&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mataderomadrid.org\/\"><strong>Matadero<\/strong><\/a>, located in the Legazpi neighborhood, was the city\u2019s slaughterhouse when it first opened in 1924. But since 2007, the complex has been repurposed as a vibrant art center. Within the stunning architectural campus, there are temporary  exhibitions and nightly performances that are worth checking out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a nightcap, stop by <a href=\"https:\/\/salmonguru.es\/en\/%20%20Located%20in%20the%20central%20Barrio%20de%20las%20Letras,%20Salmon%20Guru%20is%20a%20great,%20experimental%20cocktail%20bar.%20They%20don%E2%80%99t%20take%20reservations.%20Try%20to%20get%20a%20seat%20at%20the%20bar.%20The%20food%20is%20pretty%20good%20here%20too.\"><strong>Salmon Guru<\/strong><\/a>, a fun and experimental cocktail bar. Try to get a seat at the bar, so you can watch the bartenders in action. If you get hungry, the menu of creative international dishes is excellent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cocktails-in-Madrid-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"A person squeezes fresh lime juice into a sugared-rim cocktail at a trendy bar near Madrid\u2019s Prado Museum.\" class=\"wp-image-19706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cocktails-in-Madrid-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cocktails-in-Madrid-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cocktails-in-Madrid-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cocktails-in-Madrid.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creative cuisine and cocktails that surprise you? Salmon Guru is your place. Photo credit: Laure Noverraz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunday_Morning\"><\/span>Sunday Morning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a tranquil Sunday morning stroll through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esmadrid.com\/en\/tourist-information\/parque-del-retiro\"><strong>Retiro Park.<\/strong><\/a> The almost 400-year-old greenspace is the main park of Madrid and visitors can get lost, in a good way. A fun way to escape the bustle of the Spanish capital.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ruta_6_retiro_0.jpg\" alt=\"The Glass Palace at Madrid\u2019s Retiro Park reflects in a pond, fountain spraying; tree branches frame the view under blue sky.\" class=\"wp-image-23490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ruta_6_retiro_0.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ruta_6_retiro_0-600x305.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Crystal Palace, a stunning installation in the Retiro Park. And dont miss the beautiful rose garden too!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunday_Afternoon\"><\/span>Sunday Afternoon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museoreinasofia.es\/en\">Museo Reina Sofia<\/a>. <\/strong>There are a lot of masterworks to see here, but many people gravitate here for one reason alone: to see Pablo Picasso\u2019s plus-sized masterpiece. &#8220;Guernica&#8221;, is a painting about the violent horrors of the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/53951378419_0caa22ccc4_k-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"The courtyard garden at Museo Reina Sof\u00eda in Madrid features trimmed trees, benches, walking paths, and colorful red-and-yellow banners.\" class=\"wp-image-20985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/53951378419_0caa22ccc4_k-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/53951378419_0caa22ccc4_k-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/53951378419_0caa22ccc4_k-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/53951378419_0caa22ccc4_k.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There&#8217;s plenty of hidden gems at the Reina Sofia Art Museum in Madrid.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you start to get hungry, head to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tabernalaredo.com\/\">Taverna Laredo<\/a>.<\/strong> This is a classic Madrid spot for lunch, serving up Spanish tortillas spiked with pork jowl, scrambled eggs laced with top notch jamon Iberico, and tuna belly tartar, among other delicious offerings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Spanish-Iberian-Ham--1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hand taking some Spanish Ham from a tapas plate, with other dishes in the background\" class=\"wp-image-20737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Spanish-Iberian-Ham--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Spanish-Iberian-Ham--600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Spanish-Iberian-Ham--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Spanish-Iberian-Ham-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Is Iberian Ham the king of tapas? Quite likely, it&#8217;s certainly a must in Madrid.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunday_Evening\"><\/span>Sunday Evening<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For dinner, head to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saladedespiece.com\/\">Sala de Despiece<\/a>, <\/strong>an innovative restaurant just steps from Gran Via (the main boulevard of the city). Waiters, dressed in butcher&#8217;s aprons, bring inventive plates to the table like eel, foie gras, and apple, as well as sweet breads paired with clarified cream and toffee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"508\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sala-despieces.jpg\" alt=\"People sit at stainless steel bar stools in a well-lit Madrid diner with pastel ceiling tiles, posters, and bottles on the walls.\" class=\"wp-image-23495\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sala de Despiece  &#8211; a quirky twist to dining, in terms of the decor and plates you might not have tried before!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_A_Weekend_in_Madrid\"><\/span>FAQs &#8211; A Weekend in Madrid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_take_a_guided_tour_in_Madrid\"><\/span><strong>Why should you take a guided tour in Madrid?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether this is your first or your twenty-first visit to Madrid, a good guided walking tour can ground you, give you a deeper sense of the place, and you may meet other like-minded travelers along the way. Plus, the local expert guide can offer local recommendations. One other thing to add, you can have experiences that are not normally open to tourists, such as the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/madrid-tours\/early-access-prado-museum-tour\/\">private VIP tour of the Prado<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_does_the_tour_start_and_how_long_does_it_last\"><\/span><strong>What time does the tour start and how long does it last?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The private tour of the Prado starts at 8:50am and finishes at 10:30am. So, that\u2019s one hour and forty minutes. The museum opens at 10am, which means you\u2019ll have more than an hour to explore while you have the museum to yourself and the museum employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Walking-through-the-Prado-Museum-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A tour guide with a green tote bag leads visitors through Madrid\u2019s Prado Museum, discussing nearby restaurants amid classical paintings and marble columns.\" class=\"wp-image-19703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Walking-through-the-Prado-Museum-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Walking-through-the-Prado-Museum-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Walking-through-the-Prado-Museum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Walking-through-the-Prado-Museum.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Prado museum, is a absolute delight, especially when you have it almost to yourself.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Madrid\"><\/span><strong>When is the best time to visit Madrid?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer months can be hot and crowded, so if you can, try to visit during the shoulder season\u2014April and May, September and October\u2014when there will be fewer crowds, more affordable hotel prices, and less heat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_other_museums_or_activities_should_you_add_to_your_weekend_in_Madrid\"><\/span><strong>What other museums or activities should you add to your weekend in Madrid?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have extra time, consider visiting the third corner of Madrid\u2019s \u201cGolden Triangle of Art\u201d: the <strong>Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum<\/strong>, located between the Prado and the Reina Sof\u00eda. It bridges the gap between the two, featuring masterpieces from Van Gogh, Monet, and Hopper. For something more active, rent a rowboat at the Retiro Park lake or join a <strong>flamenco show<\/strong> at <strong>Casa Patas<\/strong> or <strong>Cardamomo<\/strong>\u2014two of the city\u2019s most authentic tablaos. These experiences offer a deeper glimpse into Madrid\u2019s vibrant culture beyond its world-class museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0025_DEVOUR_TOURS_FLAMENCO-scaled-e1694424033503-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A flamenco dancer performs on stage in a ruffled red and black dress, red shoes highlighted by spotlight, with musicians behind.\" class=\"wp-image-13524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0025_DEVOUR_TOURS_FLAMENCO-scaled-e1694424033503-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0025_DEVOUR_TOURS_FLAMENCO-scaled-e1694424033503-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0025_DEVOUR_TOURS_FLAMENCO-scaled-e1694424033503-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0025_DEVOUR_TOURS_FLAMENCO-scaled-e1694424033503.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Go and see a flamenco show for a night of passionate and dramatic music and dancing <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make the most of your weekend by diving a little deeper into the city with an expert guide. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food lovers shouldn\u2019t miss the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/madrid-tours\/madrid-tapas-tour\/\"><strong>Tapas, Taverns, &amp; History tour<\/strong><\/a> where you\u2019ll wander through historic neighbourhoods, stop in atmospheric taverns, and discover the stories behind Madrid\u2019s legendary tapas culture one delicious bite at a time. And for an unforgettable cultural experience, book the <strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/madrid-tours\/early-access-prado-museum-tour\/\"><strong>private VIP morning tour of the Prado<\/strong><\/a>. With just a small handful of guests, you\u2019ll step inside one of the world\u2019s greatest museums before the crowds arrive, enjoying a rare, peaceful encounter with masterpieces by Goya, Vel\u00e1zquez, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These tours offer a unique experience and are the perfect way to make your Madrid weekend truly extraordinary.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &#8230; <a title=\"How to Spend One Wonderful Weekend in Madrid\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/weekend-in-madrid\" aria-label=\"More on How to Spend One Wonderful Weekend in Madrid\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":20533,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[640,642],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[667],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Weekend in Madrid? 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