Budget-Friendly Madrid Trip with a Football Match Itinerary

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Casa Botín, the world's oldest restaurant. After breakfast, start your cultural day with a visit to the Prado Museum (Museo del Prado). Spend the morning exploring the impressive art collection.

For lunch, indulge in a variety of tapas at Lateral, a popular spot for traditional Spanish small plates. After lunch, visit the Reina Sofia Museum (Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia) to see masterpieces of 20th-century art, including Picasso's "Guernica."

Experience a true Madrid tradition with a tapas crawl. Start at El Sur for some authentic Andalusian flavors, then continue to La Terraza del Casino for a more upscale tapas experience. End the evening at Punto MX for innovative Mexican cuisine with a Spanish twist.

After breakfast at Restaurante Sobrino de Botín, a historic restaurant mentioned in Hemingway's works, spend the morning shopping and exploring the shops along Gran Vía. Don't miss the opportunity to try a traditional Spanish churro at Chocolatería San Ginés.

For lunch, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Mercado de San Miguel and sample a variety of Spanish dishes. In the afternoon, take a tour of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (Estadio Santiago Bernabéu), home of Real Madrid. Immerse yourself in the history and passion of one of the most successful football clubs in the world.

End your trip with a celebratory dinner at Casa Lucio, a famous restaurant known for its traditional Spanish cuisine. Enjoy the classic dish, "Huevos Rotos," and raise a glass of Spanish wine to a memorable stay in Madrid.