Guided Tours

Prado Museum & Royal Palace of Madrid Guided Tour

Name: Prado Museum & Royal Palace of Madrid Guided Tour
Start: 2024-09-22T09:45:00
End: 2024-09-22T14:45:00
Location: Madrid

Las Meninas painting in the Prado Museum, by Diego Velázquez

Visitors with a guide at the Prado Museum

Explore two of Madrid’s most popular tourist destinations, the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid, with an expert guiding the way.

Highlights

Uncover the stories and art inclinations of the Spanish Royalty on an expert-led guided tour of their Royal Palace.
Bypass queues and get access to the chambers of the Palace - from the Official Lounge and Royal Armories to the Library and Pharmacy of the monarchs.
Let an expert show you the way around Prado Museum, home to one of the finest collections of European art, spanning 8 centuries.
Explore Goya's darkest visions and how Rembrandt perfected portrait lighting for photographers. Discover these stories and more in English or Spanish.
Fun fact: With 3,418 rooms, the Royal Palace of Madrid is Europe’s largest functioning royal palace.

Inclusions

Guided tour of Prado Museum & the Royal Palace with skip-the-line entries
Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Exclusions

Access to Royal Kitchen
Access to Royal Collections

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Bradley

5/5

Aug, 2024

Exactly as advertised. Once we found the meeting place, we were a comfortable walkiing distance to the Palace. Our entry was quick, we did not wait in any queu, we just walked right in. Our guide Maria was friendly, informative, and was clearly excited to be providing the tour.

Daniela

5/5

Jul, 2024

Our guide Marta was amazing! She was very knowledgable and great storyteller. I am also very grateful to her and the whole team for being very caring to my mother, who was slow walker. Marta was always thinking about her - elevators, skipping stairs etc. Amazing Marta!

Alisa

3/5

Jul, 2024

Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind but the device to hear was not functioning well resulting in static noise most of the tour. Also could have used a longer break than 15 min for a 5 hour tour. Would have been great to incorporate a food experience given the length of the tour.

Ivan

5/5

Jun, 2024

One of the best tours I've had and very enjoyable and fun, you have a great time, the tour of the city palace and the Prado was very well conducted by our guide Martha, the best...

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Dean

5/5

Jun, 2024

Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared insights regarding the paintings. It was a fun, educational experience. Thank you

Your experience

Tour of Prado Museum

Your experience starts with a walk down Paseo del Prado, a beautiful avenue filled with trees and ornate fountains that were given to the capital by King and Mayor, Carlos III. The avenue leads to the Prado Museum, and from there you will be diving deep into the cultural and artistic history of Europe by touring through the collection of artwork that is housed in the Museum. Your guide will take you through the museum and highlight the most famous pieces while providing you with the history of the museum and its development. You're free to roam about the museum on your own, after which your experience will end, with you having had your fill of the exceptional art and architecture that Madrid is famous for!

Royal Palace with a guide

The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the royal family of Spain. A tour of the Royal Palace is an opportunity to witness the opulence and splendor in which yesteryear royalty lived their lives. The tour will also include visiting the exhibits that include pieces from the royal art collection, and other collections of significant artistic and historic importance, including watches, furniture, and the world’s only Stradivarius string quintet. Make sure that you admire the views of Madrid from this exquisite vantage point before you conclude your visit. Your tour of the Royal Palace should take about 90 minutes, after which you will have plenty of time to wander, shop, or grab a bite.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Keep your camera tucked away – photography and videography is strictly not allowed at both venues.
Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
Mobile phones must remain on silent mode during the visit to the Royal Palace.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

My tickets

You will receive an email with your Priority Access Combo: Guided tour of Royal Palace + Guided tour of Prado Museum voucher shortly. Please download and display your voucher along with a valid photo ID at both meeting points for both tours.