MADRID — As the Cincinnati Bengals prepare for their game in Spain, Joe Burrow has fully embraced his tourist side since arriving in Madrid on Wednesday morning. The Bengals' head coach, Zac Taylor, granted the team some free time, allowing players like Burrow to explore the city.

Burrow visited the Museo Del Prado, sharing, "I went to Museo Del Prado on Wednesday. That was cool." His excitement about this trip is palpable, especially since he expressed a desire to play in Spain when the NFL announced the game in May.

• Game Details: The Bengals face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET.

In addition to museum visits, Burrow plans to shop and explore more art galleries. He enjoys the anonymity Madrid offers, stating, "I love being out here so I can feel like a normal person for a little bit."

Despite his fame, he occasionally faced recognition, mentioning he met a group of American students during his strolls. Notably, he dislikes packing, which he left to his mother and assistant, saying, "Thank God I don't have to pack anymore."

Other Bengals players, including Amarius Mims, also took advantage of their downtime. Mims, who struggled with the time difference, enjoyed walking around and even met local police officers.

For many players, this marks their first international game, including Tee Higgins, who expressed his amazement at crossing the Atlantic for the first time. He shared, "It's just amazing to me... it's pretty dope."

With the Bengals currently at 5-2, a win against the Falcons would set up a crucial matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10. Burrow encapsulated the team's sentiment, stating, "This is somewhere I've always wanted to go... playing football is really a dream come true for me."

As they soak in the culture, Burrow and the Bengals aim to cap off their dream trip with a victory.