3-day itinerary · Madrid
3 Days in Madrid: Art, Tapas and Flamenco
This plan suits travellers who want guided art encounters alongside hands-on cooking and tapas tours. Start with the Prado, explore the Royal Palace and flamenco, then add a Toledo excursion and sensory photography.
Customize this with AIDay 1: Masterpieces and tapas
Pair a guided Prado visit with a cultural walk and a tapas tour rooted in local history.
Morning
Prado Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket
Explore the Prado with a guide, focusing on works by Goya and Velázquez to anchor your art-themed visit.
Afternoon
Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park
Walk from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park, adding urban history and a different visual perspective to your museum day.
Evening
Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour
Join a tapas crawl that connects food with historical stories, bringing Madrid’s culture to the table.
Day 2: Royal art and flamenco
Explore palace art, practise tapas-making and finish with flamenco as a living performing art.
Morning
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Tour the Royal Palace with a guide and admire works by Giordano and Goya, extending your exploration beyond museum galleries.
Afternoon
100% Hands-on Cooking Class Paella Tapas Sangria in Madrid
Make tapas and paella in a hands-on cooking class, turning your interest in local food into practical experience.
Evening
Corral de la Moreria Madrid Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner
Watch flamenco at Corral de la Moreria, shifting from painted art to expressive live performance.
Day 3: Toledo and creative contrasts
Choose a half-day Toledo excursion, then contrast historic culture with sensory photography and a final tapas tour.
Morning
Toledo Half or Full Day Tour with Optional Lunch from Madrid
Choose the half-day option and explore Toledo’s Old Town, discovering the Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures shaping its heritage.
Afternoon
IKONO: a Unique Sensory and Photographic Experience
Experiment with photography at IKONO, adding a participatory sensory experience to your encounters with historic art.
Evening
Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Food Tour – Small Group Local Bars
Taste tapas and wine on a small-group tour of local bars, rounding out the trip through Madrid’s flavours.
Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.