1 day · Madrid itinerary
Madrid in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary
Only have one day in Madrid? You can still see the Royal Palace, the old town and the Prado. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Madrid — plus the best-rated skip-the-line tours to book.
At a glance
- 1Royal Palace
- 2Old town & Plaza Mayor
- 3Prado Museum
- 4Tapas & flamenco
Morning: the Royal Palace
Start with a skip-the-line tour of the Royal Palace and the cathedral next door.
Afternoon: old town and Prado
Explore the Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, then visit the Prado Museum’s masterpieces.
Evening: tapas and flamenco
Enjoy a tapas crawl in La Latina, then a passionate flamenco show.
Book the experiences in this itinerary
Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Madrid — prices per person.







