Breakfast8:00 AM
Chocolatería San Ginés · Centro
Effectively always open, including through the night
€4–7
Plan your trip · Madrid
1 perfect day in Madrid
Nearby sights each day, timed and walkable — with what to wear for the photos and where to eat every signature dish. Tap any stop for angles, hours & tips.
SeasonBest time to visit →
Day 1
Gran Vía & Plaza Mayor
6 stops8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Just after sunrise, when the square is empty and the frescoed north façade catches first light
Lunch12:30 PM
Lunch and dinner daily, in the Spanish sittings
€10–18
- 3:00 – 4:30 PMExplore Gran Vía's own flagship stores
~3 min
Evening8:30 PM · after dark
Best light: Dusk into the blue hour, when the Schweppes sign and the cinema marquees light up while the sky is still blue rather than black
What to wear
1-day trip · €18 – €32