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Museo del Prado & Royal Palace of Madrid Guided Tour

Tour guide explaining famous artworks to tourists at Prado Museum, Madrid during skip-the-line tour.
Visitors exploring art exhibits inside the Prado Museum, Madrid, during a guided tour.
Visitors exploring art exhibits inside Prado Museum, Madrid, during a guided tour.
Visitors exploring the Royal Palace of Madrid courtyard with guided tour group.

Duration

5 hrs

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

    • 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 Museo del Prado, 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.

    • Guided tour of Museo del Prado & the Royal Palace with skip-the-line entries

    • Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

    • Access to Royal Kitchen

    • Access to Royal Collections

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

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    What our guests say

    FERNANDEZ ESPINOSA ANTONIO

    Fernandez

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The professionalism of Angel our guide
    Kyriakos Manias

    Kyriakos

    Feb, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Excellent tour of bothe the museum and Palace m, Marta is very knowledgeable and made the tour very pleasant.
    Robert Graham

    Robert

    Nov, 2024Verified booking

    5/5
    Our guide Patricia was simply amazing. Her knowledge of the history of the palace, as well as her in depth explanations of the paintings in the Prado was truly enlightening. Igor both a history, and art history lesson in one day.
    Tracy W. Price

    Tracy

    Nov, 2024Verified booking

    5/5
    I've done a lot of similar guided tours. This was easily the best. Patricia was fantastic. Amazingly knowledgeable and articulate.
    Elgar Zeisel

    Elgar

    Jan, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Guide was excellent. Best time for Madrid is January.
  • Tour of Museo del Prado

    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 Museo del Prado, 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.

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

    Meeting Points

    Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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