24 Hours in Madrid
A single day covering the Golden Triangle of art, Habsburg-era streets and a late tapas crawl.
9:30 AM
Prado on opening hour
See Las Meninas before the tour groups arrive.
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Tapas at Mercado de San Miguel
Graze the counters rather than commit to one stall.
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Walk Plaza Mayor and Casa Revuelta
Bacalao fritters at the bar, standing up, the local way.
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Royal Palace
Time the visit for the changing of the guard if it falls on a Wednesday.
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Sherry at La Venencia
Cash only, no photos, order the manzanilla.
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Dinner at Casa Lucio
Reserve ahead for the huevos rotos in La Latina.
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Nightcap at Museo Chicote
A deco cocktail bar with a century of history on Gran Vía.
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