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Home/Destinations/Madrid/Madrid in 3 days
3 days · Madrid itinerary

Madrid in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Madrid lets you add Segovia or Ávila to the city and Toledo. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Madrid — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Palace & Prado
  2. 2Day 2: Toledo
  3. 3Day 3: Segovia or Ávila
  4. 4Tapas & flamenco evenings

Day 1: the capital

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

Day 2: Toledo

Day-trip to medieval Toledo for the cathedral, Alcázar and El Greco’s art.

Day 3: Segovia or Ávila

Choose Segovia’s Roman aqueduct and fairy-tale Alcázar, or the walled city of Ávila.

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
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
Medieval Toledo Private Tour
Toledo
Medieval Toledo Private Tour
5.0(21)·3 hours
from$177/ person
via Viator
Toledo and Segovia Private Tour with Hotel Pick up from Madrid
Madrid
Toledo and Segovia Private Tour with Hotel Pick up from Madrid
5.0(36)·10 hours
from$1,887/ person
via Viator
Segovia & Avila Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick up from Madrid
Madrid
Segovia & Avila Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick up from Madrid
5.0(17)·10 hours
from$113/ 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
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

Madrid in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Madrid?
Three days is ideal — the capital’s palaces and museums, a Toledo day trip, and a third day in Segovia or Ávila.
What is the best day trip from Madrid for 3 days?
Toledo is the easiest and a must; Segovia’s aqueduct and Alcázar are spectacular, and Ávila’s walls are atmospheric, often combined.
How do I plan a 3-day Madrid itinerary?
Spend day one on the palace, Prado and old town, day two in Toledo, and day three in Segovia or Ávila, booking skip-the-line tickets ahead.

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