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Day Trip to Madrid with Prado Museum Visit - Full-Day Tour
You simply can't come to Spain without experiencing the soul of its capital, Madrid—and what better way to do it than in just one day!

Departing from Barcelona, a mere 2.5-hour journey on a comfortable high-speed train takes you to the heart of Madrid, a city bursting with energy, history, and cultural richness.

The day begins with an intimate encounter with art history at the world-renowned Prado Museum. Wander through galleries that speak volumes, filled with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch. Each artwork offers a window into different epochs, each room a chapter in the grand narrative of European art.

Next, be swept off your feet by the culinary vibrancy of the San Miguel Market. Surrounded by the sound of clinking tapas and the chatter of locals, find a gastronomic heaven where each stall offers a new taste sensation. Literature comes to life in the charming Barrio de las Letras, once the stomping ground for Spanish literary greats like Cervantes. As you walk its streets, you'll feel as if you're inside the pages of a Spanish classic, each stone and each corner humming with stories.

The journey takes a royal detour as you wander through the Austrias district, stopping to marvel at the grand facade of the Royal Palace. The air here is thick with historical grandeur, from the cobblestones underfoot to the intricate sculptures that adorn the palace.

The pulsing heart of Madrid, the Gran Vía, is your destination. This bustling avenue, a blend of modernity and tradition, is where Madrid truly comes alive. Take a moment to admire the eclectic architecture and the hustle and bustle of city life.

As dusk turns into evening, your high-speed train will be ready to transport you back to Barcelona, providing you with a comfortable setting to reflect on your incredible day. You'll find yourself replaying each extraordinary moment of your whirlwind love affair with Madrid, solidifying the truth—you simply can't visit Spain without discovering the allure of its captivating capital.

Itinerary
6:40am: Meeting point at Avinguda Josep Tarradelles 1, 08029 Barcelona
7am-8am: Departure from Barcelona Sant to Madrid by express train
9:30am-10:30am: Arrival in Atocha “Almudena Grande” train station
10am: Visit to Prado Museum - 2 hours
12noon: Walking tour of the Barrios de las Letras and the old town of Madrid - 2 hours. Passing through: Cibeles, Barrio de Las Letras neighbourhood, Plaza Santa Ana, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza de la Villa, Catedral de la Almudena, Palacio Real, Plaza de Oriente, Plaza España and Gran Via.
2pm: Free time to enjoy the city at your leisure
6pm-7pm: Departure from Atocha “Almudena Grande” train station to Barcelona Sants
8:30pm-9:30pm: Arrival in Barcelona Sants
9:30pm: End of the experience.




Starting point: ADDRESS - location.Description, Barcelona, Spain - (Longitude: 0,000000, Latitude: 0,000000)
Ending point: Same - Same as Starting Point

Day Trip to Madrid with Prado Museum Visit - Full-Day Tour

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