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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.

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.