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What to book before you travel to Madrid?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length
WeekendOne weekTwo weeks

2 activities to book

Madrid

Days 1-7
Days 1-7The Prado MuseumOne of the world's great art museums, with the finest collections of Velázquez, Goya and El Greco, including Las Meninas.Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7The Royal PalaceThe 18th-century official residence of the Spanish royal family, now used for state ceremonies, with lavish state rooms and the Royal Armoury.Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Retiro Park · Plaza Mayor · La Latina

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Frequently asked questions

What can you do in Madrid without booking anything?

3 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, La Latina. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

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