Madrid itinerary in April
Hi everyone,
My family and I (4 people, including elderly parents over 65) are visiting Madrid in April. Here’s our draft itinerary:
Tuesday – Puerta de Alcalá, El Retiro Park, Calle Gran Vía, Prado Museum
Wednesday – Segovia
Thursday – Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Mercado San Miguel, Royal Palace of Madrid, Catedral de la Almudena, Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi
Friday – Toledo
Saturday – Plaza de España, Templo de Debod, then travel to Barcelona in the evening
I have a few questions:
- Would swapping the days for Segovia and Toledo make any difference?
- Should I book tickets for any attractions in advance?
- What public transportation options should I use? Are there group tickets for families or discounts for elderly people?
- Is it easier to take a bus from Madrid to Segovia? Google Maps suggests that if we take the train, we’ll need to take a bus to the city centre anyway.
- I read that the Prado Museum offers free entry from 6 PM daily and that it’s possible to get free tickets in advance to avoid long queues. Is this correct?
- I also heard that the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi offers free entry every Thursday. Is that true?
- On Saturday, we have time before our train (around 6 PM). Any suggestions for additional activities?
- Finally, am I missing any must-visit spots in Madrid?
Thank you in advance for your help!