One day sightseeing around the city of Madrid

Discover history and culture of Madrid

It is the perfect introduction to Madrid's famous tourist attractions in the city. You'll visit the historic quarters and famous parks! Some of museums have no-entry-fee day. Please use it well.

[10：00～]Ａ：Palacio Real de Madrid

It is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family at the city of Madrid. But the Royal Family do not reside in the palace and is only used for state ceremonies now. There were a lot of twists and turns to the story,but it is still important figures of Spanish history and culture. You will feel history and culture of Spain.
It takes about 8 min walk from here to next destination.

General Information

Facility name	Palacio Real de Madrid
Address	Calle Bailén, s/n, 28071 Madrid
Tel	+34 91 454 8800
Price	General €10, Guide €17, Voice Guide €4
Open hour	(April～September)10:00-20:00, (October～March)10:00-18:00
Closed	Please check official website
Access	about 5 min walk from Opera Metro Station
Official website	http://www.patrimonionacional.es/

[12：10～]Ｂ：Plaza Mayor

It is s a central plaza in Madrid. It was built during King of Spain and Portugal, Philip III's, reign (1598–1621). There were fires three times around the plaza in past. On each occasion, this plaza were rebuilt. Now the Plaza Mayor is a major tourist attraction, visited by thousands of tourists a year.
It takes a few min walk from here to next destination.

General Information

Facility name	Plaza de Mayor
Address	C/Gerona, 4, 28012 Madrid, Spain (Centro)
Access	about 5 min walk from Puerta del Sol Metro Station

[12:35～]Ｃ：Museo del Jamon

Shall we have a lunch here? It is a restaurant that specializes in hum dishes. It offer beer, sandwich, cured ham, paella and so on. You can take out your order too.

To next destination
・If you go to El Rastro, It takes about 6 min walk from here to around La Latina Metro Station.
・If you go to Parque del Buen Retiro, it takes about 7 min walk to Puerta del Sol Metro Station. Take the train of line2 and take off at Retiro Metro Station.

General Information

Name	Museo del Jamon
Address	Plaza Mayor, 18, Madrid, Spain
Price	Beer €0.7, Hum €2.5, Sandwich €1
Closed	Open throughout the year
Official website	http://www.museodeljamon.com/html/news.html

[13:10～]Ｄ：El Rastro

It is the oldest and most popular open-air markets in Madrid. It is held every Sunday and public holiday. There are over 1,000 stallholders and street sellers on main street. You will be able to find a great variety of new and used products.

To next destination
It takes about 8 min.
Take the train of line 5 at La Latina Metro station. Chenge your train to line 2 at Opera station. Take off the train at Retiro Station.

General Information

Facility name	El Rastro
Address	Plaza de Cascorro, 28005 Madrid, Spain (Centro)
Tel	+34 91 5404010
Open hour	(Sunday & Holiday) 09:00-15:00
Access	La Latina Metro Station

[～14:50]Ｅ：Parque del Buen Retiro

It is the most popular and the largest park park in Madrid. It has 1.4 km 2 (350 acres) at the edge of the city center. It is known as there is a Satan statue that the only one in the world. And there are two museum in the park: "Palacio de Velázquez" and "Palacio de Cristal". You are able to see temporary exhibitions.

To next destination
If you take the train at Retiro Metro Station, it takes about 22 min. So it is better to take the train at Madrid - Atocha Cercanias Metro Station. It take about 8 min walk from here to the station.

General Information

Facility name	Parque del Buen Retiro
Address	Between C. Alfonso XII and Avenida de Menendez Pelayo, Madrid, Spain
Tel	+34 915 30 00 41
Admission	Free
Open hour	Please check official website
Closed	Tuesday & Holiday
Access	about 8 min walk from Ibiza Metro Station
Official website	http://www.museoreinasofia.es/l

[15:00～]Ｆ：Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia

It is national museum of 20th century art opened 1990. The museum has mainly Spanish art like, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. The highlight is the 20th century's most famous painting, Picasso's "Guernica" that painted about Spanish Civil War.
It takes about 11 min walk from here to next destination.

General Information

Facility name	Queen Sofia Arts Center (Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia)
Address	Calle de Santa Isabel, 52, 28012 Madrid
Tel	+34 917 74 10 00
Reservation	accepted on website
Admission	General€6（after 19:00 of Mon, Wed-Sat, after 15:00 of Sun. and Apr 18th, 27th, May 17th, 18th, Oct 12th and Dec 6th are Free)
Open hour	(Mon, Wed-Sat)10:00-21:00, (Sun)10:00-19:00
Closed	Tuesday, Janu 1st and 6th, May 1st and 15th, Nov 10, Dec 24th, 25th and 31th
Official website	http://www.museoreinasofia.es/

[17:00～18：50]Ｇ：Museo del Prado

It is a the main Spanish national art museum. It was designed by architect Juan de Villanueva in 1785. And it was opened to the public for the first time in 1819. Now it held more than 7000 art collections. Not only collections but also this museum hold many exhibition and education programs.

General Information

Facility name	Museo Nacional del Prado
Address	Paseo del Prado, s/n, 28014 Madrid
Tel	+34 913 30 28 00
Reservation	accepted on website
Admission	General €14, (Free Mon-Sat: After 18：00, Sun & Holiday: After 17:00)
Open hour	(Mon-Sat)10:00-20:00, (Sun & Holiday) 10:00-19:00
Closed	Open throughout the year
Official website	https://www.museodelprado.es/jp/visit-the-museum/

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