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Home/Destinations/Madrid/Madrid in 2 days
2 days · Madrid itinerary

Madrid in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Madrid lets you pair the city with a Toledo day trip. This 2-day Madrid itinerary covers the capital on day one and the medieval city on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Palace & Prado
  2. 2Tapas & flamenco
  3. 3Day 2: Toledo day trip
  4. 4Retiro & Bernabéu

Day 1: the capital

See the Royal Palace, the Prado and the old town, then enjoy tapas and a flamenco show.

Day 2: Toledo

Take the high-speed train to medieval Toledo for the cathedral, Alcázar and old town.

Evening: Retiro or Bernabéu

Back in Madrid, stroll the Retiro Park or tour the Bernabéu stadium.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Madrid — prices per person.

Skip the Line Royal Palace Madrid Tour Semi-Private 8ppl max
Madrid
Skip the Line Royal Palace Madrid Tour Semi-Private 8ppl max
5.0(59)·2h 30min
from$107/ person
via Viator
Barcelona Premium Flamenco Show: Tapas, Cocktail & Guitar Museum
Barcelona
Barcelona Premium Flamenco Show: Tapas, Cocktail & Guitar Museum
5.0(166)·1h 30min
from$67/ person
via Viator
Three World Heritages Sites - Toledo, Segovia and Ávila Private Tour from Madrid
Madrid
Three World Heritages Sites - Toledo, Segovia and Ávila Private Tour from Madrid
5.0(25)·10 hours
from$669/ person
via Viator
MADRID VIP Private Prado Museum And Royal Palace PICK UP HOTEL
Madrid
MADRID VIP Private Prado Museum And Royal Palace PICK UP HOTEL
5.0(43)·4 hours
from$342/ person
via Viator
Barcelona Flamenco Night: Live Show & Cocktails Experience
Barcelona
Barcelona Flamenco Night: Live Show & Cocktails Experience
5.0(336)·1 hour
from$51/ person
via Viator
Toledo Private Full day Tour from Madrid with pick up and dropoff
Madrid
Toledo Private Full day Tour from Madrid with pick up and dropoff
5.0(21)·8 hours
from$581/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to the Prado and Reina Sofía Museum
Madrid
Private Tour to the Prado and Reina Sofía Museum
5.0(40)·4 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
100% Hands-on Cooking Class Paella Tapas Sangria in Madrid
Madrid
100% Hands-on Cooking Class Paella Tapas Sangria in Madrid
5.0(1,449)·4 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator

Madrid in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Madrid?
Two days covers the Royal Palace, Prado and old town on day one and a Toledo day trip on day two, with tapas, flamenco and the Retiro or Bernabéu in the evenings.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Madrid?
The Royal Palace, the Prado, the Plaza Mayor, a flamenco show, a tapas tour and a day trip to Toledo.
Is Toledo a good day trip from Madrid?
Yes — it’s just 30 minutes by high-speed train, and the medieval City of Three Cultures makes the top day trip from Madrid.

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