Prado Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

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Tourists exploring the Royal Palace and Prado Museum with 'Skip The Line' access and transfer included in Madrid, Spain
Tourists exploring the Royal Palace and Prado Museum with 'Skip The Line' access and transfer included in Madrid, Spain
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Visitors viewing artwork inside Prado Museum, Madrid.
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Tourists exploring the Royal Palace and Prado Museum with 'Skip The Line' access and transfer included in Madrid, Spain
Tourists exploring the Royal Palace and Prado Museum with 'Skip The Line' access and transfer included in Madrid, Spain
Tourists exploring the Royal Palace and Prado Museum with 'Skip The Line' access and transfer included in Madrid, Spain
Visitors exploring art exhibits inside the Prado Museum, Madrid, during a guided tour.
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Visitors viewing artwork inside Prado Museum, Madrid.
Visitors viewing art at Prado Museum, Madrid, with entry tickets.
Visitors viewing artwork inside Prado Museum, Madrid.
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Tourists exploring the Royal Palace and Prado Museum with 'Skip The Line' access and transfer included in Madrid, Spain
Tourists exploring the Royal Palace and Prado Museum with 'Skip The Line' access and transfer included in Madrid, Spain
Tourists exploring the Royal Palace and Prado Museum with 'Skip The Line' access and transfer included in Madrid, Spain
Visitors exploring art exhibits inside the Prado Museum, Madrid, during a guided tour.
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Visitors viewing art at Prado Museum, Madrid, with entry tickets.
Visitors viewing artwork inside Prado Museum, Madrid.
Visitors viewing art at Prado Museum, Madrid, with entry tickets.
Visitors viewing artwork inside Prado Museum, Madrid.
Visitors viewing art pieces inside Prado Museum, Madrid.
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Prado Museum Tickets with Digital Audio Guide

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Check the world-famous Prado Museum off your bucket list with this flexible entry ticket!

  • Home to an extensive collection of Spanish paintings, this museum is every art lover's dream.
  • You can also upgrade your tickets to avail an insightful audio guide.
  • Find timeless works from the 12th to the 20th century – admire the Renaissance-era Danaë by Titian and the Surrealist Buste de Femme by Picasso.
  • Take the pressure off selecting a date and time; go when it suits you best with an extended validity of 365 days and flexible entry hours.
  • Add more colors to your cart! Explore Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza, and Reina Sofia with one super-saver pass, the Paseo Del Arte card.

Check the world-famous Prado Museum off your bucket list with this flexible entry ticket!

  • Home to an extensive collection of Spanish paintings, this museum is every art lover's dream.
  • You can also upgrade your tickets to avail an insightful audio guide.
  • Find timeless works from the 12th to the 20th century – admire the Renaissance-era Danaë by Titian and the Surrealist Buste de Femme by Picasso.
  • Take the pressure off selecting a date and time; go when it suits you best with an extended validity of 365 days and flexible entry hours.
  • Add more colors to your cart! Explore Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza, and Reina Sofia with one super-saver pass, the Paseo Del Arte card.

Inclusions

  • Flexible entry to Prado Museum
  • Access to permanent collections
  • Digital audio guide in English and Spanish (optional)
  • Flexible entry to Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (optional)
  • Flexible entry to Reina Sofia Museum (optional)
  • Extended validity to enter any time & date within operating hours

Exclusions

  • Souvenirs
  • Food and beverages
  • Tip: Watch out for subversive Christian imagery in Baroque oil paintings like Crucifixion by Diego Velázquez and David Victorious over Goliath by Caravaggio.
  • Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
  • Keep your camera tucked away – photography and videography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
  • This venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible and has baggage storage facilities.
  • Please note that access to the museum is only possible up to 30 mins before closing time.
  • Some sections of the museum are sometimes subject to last-minute closures at the authorities' discretion.
  • Click here for instructions on how to access the digital audio guide.
  • Admission is free from Mon to Sat: 6pm to 8pm, and Sun & holidays: 5pm to 7pm.
  • Your ticket allows you to skip the 'ticket' line and not the security lines.
  • To make the most of your Art Walk Pass, download the Essential Art Walk app, compatible with iOS and Android.
  • Going for the audio guide? Simply ensure that the guides are downloaded on the Headout app before your visit. It’s super simple to use, and you get offline access with an easy language-switching feature.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Prado Museum interior with visitors viewing classical paintings in Madrid, Spain.
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Combo (Save 10%): Prado Museum & Royal Palace of Madrid Tickets

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Save big with this discounted combo deal for the Prado Museum and Royal Palace of Madrid!

  • Skip lines at Prado Museum & Royal Palace—step right in and add an audio guide for unique insights at your own pace.
  • Flexible entry and extended validity to Prado Museum lets you explore works of art from the Renaissance period all the way to Picasso's era.
  • Get up close with iconic pieces, from David Victorious over Goliath by Caravaggio, to Andromeda & the Dragon by Titian, and more.
  • At the Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family, find dramatically elaborate 16th-century frescoes and tapestries.
  • Take a peek at instruments from the 17th to 19th centuries, like a grand piano by Francisco Fernández, or 2 harps by Sébastien Érard.

Save big with this discounted combo deal for the Prado Museum and Royal Palace of Madrid!

  • Skip lines at Prado Museum & Royal Palace—step right in and add an audio guide for unique insights at your own pace.
  • Flexible entry and extended validity to Prado Museum lets you explore works of art from the Renaissance period all the way to Picasso's era.
  • Get up close with iconic pieces, from David Victorious over Goliath by Caravaggio, to Andromeda & the Dragon by Titian, and more.
  • At the Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family, find dramatically elaborate 16th-century frescoes and tapestries.
  • Take a peek at instruments from the 17th to 19th centuries, like a grand piano by Francisco Fernández, or 2 harps by Sébastien Érard.

Inclusions

Prado Museum

  • Flexible skip-the-line entry to Prado Museum
  • Access to permanent collections
  • Digital audio guide in English & Spanish (as per option selected)
  • Extended validity to enter any time & date within operating hours

Royal Palace of Madrid

  • Skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace of Madrid
  • Digital audio guide in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Galician, Mandarin Chinese, Basque, Romanian, Hungarian, & Classic Chinese (as per option selected)
  • Keep your camera tucked away – photography and videography is strictly not allowed at both venues.
  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Prado Museum

  • Tip: Don’t miss out on the ‘Hall of Realms’, originally a part of the former Buen Retiro Palace, which held the biggest paintings in the royal collection.
  • Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
  • Please note that access to the museum is only possible up to 30 mins before closing time.
  • Some sections of the museum are sometimes subject to last-minute closures at the authorities' discretion.
  • Admission is free from Mon to Sat: 6pm to 8pm, and Sun & holidays: 5pm to 7pm.
  • Your ticket allows you to skip the 'ticket' line and not the security lines.
  • Click here for instructions on how to access the digital audio guide.

Royal Palace of Madrid

  • Tip: If your visit falls on a Wednesday or Saturday, try to catch the mesmerizing Changing of the Guard ceremony, which takes place at noon in front of the palace's main entrance.
  • The voucher is only valid for the day you have chosen for your visit.
  • Please keep in mind that your visits to certain sections of the palace may be timed.
  • The palace may be closed on special occasions for the celebration of official acts.
  • Mobile phones must remain on silent mode during the visit.
  • If you choose the audio guide option you only get access to the audio guide app for the day of your visit. The app can be downloaded on both iOS and Android devices.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Combo (Save 5%): Prado Museum Tickets + Teatro Flamenco Emotions Show

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Discover Madrid’s art and passion with a Prado Museum visit and an unforgettable flamenco show.

  • Uncover the treasures of the Prado Museum, home to one of the most impressive collections of Spanish art.
  • Admire works like Christ Embracing St. Bernard by Francisco Ribalta, Saturn by Goya, and more, and find timeless pieces spanning the 12th to the 20th century.
  • Witness the intensity and grace of flamenco dancers at the world's first flamenco theatre in Madrid.
  • Dive into the powerful rhythms and expressive dance of flamenco, a beloved Spanish tradition that captures the spirit of Andalusia.

Discover Madrid’s art and passion with a Prado Museum visit and an unforgettable flamenco show.

  • Uncover the treasures of the Prado Museum, home to one of the most impressive collections of Spanish art.
  • Admire works like Christ Embracing St. Bernard by Francisco Ribalta, Saturn by Goya, and more, and find timeless pieces spanning the 12th to the 20th century.
  • Witness the intensity and grace of flamenco dancers at the world's first flamenco theatre in Madrid.
  • Dive into the powerful rhythms and expressive dance of flamenco, a beloved Spanish tradition that captures the spirit of Andalusia.

Inclusions

Prado Museum

  • Flexible entry to Prado Museum
  • Access to permanent collections

Teatro Flamenco

  • 1-hour Emotions Flamenco show
  • Entry to Teatro Flamenco Madrid

Exclusions

Prado Museum

  • Souvenirs
  • Food and beverages
  • Guide
  • Audio guide

Teatro Flamenco

  • Food and beverages

Prado Museum

  • Tip: Visit the Chapel of St. Anthony, 3km from the Prado, where Goya is buried and painted the ceiling.
  • Food, drinks, photography and videography are prohibited.
  • The museum is wheelchair and stroller accessible, with baggage storage available.
  • Entry closes 30 minutes before closing time.
  • You can enjoy free entry from Monday to Saturday between 6pm and 8pm, and on Sundays and holidays from 5pm to 7pm.
  • While tickets allow you to skip the ticket line, they don’t bypass security check.

Teatro Flamenco

  • Tip: If you want to sit in the front, arrive 15–20 minutes before the show.
  • Outside food and drinks are not allowed.
  • The venue is accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs
  • Child seats are available at the theater.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Combo (Save 11%): Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Prado Museum Tickets

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Save big on a Madrid hop-on, hop-off tour and Prado Museum entry with this combo ticket!

  • Take a deep dive into the city of Madrid on a hop-on hop-off bus for 24/48 hours and flexible entry to the inimitable Prado Museum.
  • Travel around at your own pace, and enjoy the availability of multiple stops and 4 different routes, a multilingual audio guide, Wi-Fi, and a tour map.
  • Access stops like the eclectic Almudena Cathedral, Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, and the Royal Palace.
  • Enjoy expedited entry to the Prado Museum, home to Spain's largest art collection. Upgrade for an audio guide.
  • See over 20,000 pieces including masterworks like The Flight into Egypt by El Greco, Table of the Seven Deadly Sins by Bosch, and more.

Save big on a Madrid hop-on, hop-off tour and Prado Museum entry with this combo ticket!

  • Take a deep dive into the city of Madrid on a hop-on hop-off bus for 24/48 hours and flexible entry to the inimitable Prado Museum.
  • Travel around at your own pace, and enjoy the availability of multiple stops and 4 different routes, a multilingual audio guide, Wi-Fi, and a tour map.
  • Access stops like the eclectic Almudena Cathedral, Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, and the Royal Palace.
  • Enjoy expedited entry to the Prado Museum, home to Spain's largest art collection. Upgrade for an audio guide.
  • See over 20,000 pieces including masterworks like The Flight into Egypt by El Greco, Table of the Seven Deadly Sins by Bosch, and more.

Inclusions

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

  • 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
  • Access to 4 routes: Historic Madrid, Historic Madrid Extended, Modern Madrid, Modern Madrid Extended
  • 2-hour guided walking tours in English and Spanish
  • Audio guide in Spanish, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic & Japanese
  • Children's special channels in English and Spanish
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Prado Museum

  • Flexible entry to Prado Museum
  • Access to the permanent collections
  • Digital audio guide in English and Spanish (optional)
  • Extended validity to enter any time & date within operating hours

Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Historic Madrid

  • First bus: 9am from Prado Museum
  • Last bus: 10pm from Prado Museum
  • Frequency: every 10-15 mins
  • Popular stops: Templo of Debod, Saint Vincent Gate, Gran Via

Historic Madrid Extended

  • First bus: 10:05am from Prado Museum (10:10am in Winter)
  • Last bus: 6:05pm from Prado Museum (2:30pm in Winter)
  • Frequency: 2 departures a day
  • Popular stops: Prado Museum, Alcalá Gate, Segovia Bridge

Modern Madrid

  • First bus: 9am from Neptune Square
  • Last bus: 10pm from Neptune Square
  • Frequency: every 10-15 mins
  • Popular stops: Cibeles Square, National Museum of Natural Sciences, National Archaeological Museum

Modern Madrid Extended

  • First bus: 12:15am from Neptune Square (12:30pm in Winter)
  • Last bus: 4:05pm from Neptune Square (4:30pm in Winter)
  • Frequency: 2 departures a day
  • Popular stops: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Spanish National Research Council, Lázaro Galdiano Museum

Walking tours

  • Departs at 11am from city center
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

  • Tip: Hop off at Retiro Park, a peaceful sanctuary in the city center. Walk around the garden, or rent a rowboat on the lake.
  • Keep in mind large suitcases or packages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
  • The buses are wheelchair accessible. However, only 1 wheelchair is allowed per bus.
  • Ramps are available for easy access.
  • On the days when the tours are canceled, due to traffic interruptions, passengers will be informed through notices at bus stops.
  • Small animals in kennels or carriers are welcome onboard.

Prado Museum

  • Tip: The Museum building itself is architecturally significant. Take a moment to appreciate its design and features, such as the stunning stained-glass dome.
  • Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
  • Keep your camera tucked away – photography and videography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
  • This venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible and has baggage storage facilities.
  • Please note that access to the museum is only possible up to 30 mins before closing time.
  • Some sections of the museum are sometimes subject to last-minute closures at the authorities' discretion.
  • Click here for instructions on how to access the digital audio guide.
  • Admission is free from Mon to Sat: 6pm to 8pm, and Sun & holidays: 5pm to 7pm.
  • Your ticket allows you to skip the ticketing lines and not the security lines.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Prado Museum TicketsSkip the Line Tours

Officially known as Museo Nacional del Prado, Prado Museum is home to over 20,000 artworks including paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and historical documents. It is one of the most distinguished museums in Spain boasting the world’s richest collection of Spanish, French, and Italian art ranging from the Renaissance and Baroque period to the era of Picasso.

The museum is almost always crowded, which is why we recommend that you get yourself skip the line tickets to avoid waiting in long queues. Here’s all you need to know about the Prado Museum skip the line tickets to make the most of your visit to the museum.

Why you should get Prado Museum skip the line tickets?

Prado Museum skip the line tickets
  • Prado Museum skip-the-line tickets allow you to skim past long queues and walk right in.
  • Prado museum tickets reduce your waiting time from a couple of hours to a few minutes because you get priority access to the attraction.
  • You get more time to explore the galleries and marvel at the vast and comprehensive collection of artworks on display at the museum.
  • You save a lot of time and energy to explore nearby attractions like the Thyssen-Bornemisza MuseumCaixaForum Madrid, El Retiro Park, Reina Sofia Museum, and Royal Botanical Garden.
  • You can opt for the guided tours because most of them come with a Prado museum skip-the-line feature.
  • With the world still reeling under the effects of the pandemic, it is best to avoid crowds.

How to skip the line at Prado Museum?

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Prado Museum skip the line tickets
Prado Museum skip the line tickets
Prado Museum skip the line tickets

Which entrance do I use if I have Prado Museum skip-the-line tickets? 

Prado Museum has five entry points – the Lower Goya Gate, the Upper Goya Gate, the Velázquez Gate, the Jerónimos Gate, and the Murillo Gate. The first two are for those who want to buy tickets on the spot. But, if you have booked tickets online or purchased skip-the-line tickets, you can choose to enter from any of the last three entrances. You can just scan your ticket and walk in through the Velázquez Gate entry point, while Murillo Gate is only for group tours, which is why the queue here is usually the shortest. 

You can drive to the museum or hire a taxi and get off at your preferred entry point. If you’re taking the metro, get off the Retiro station and then walk to the museum. You can also take either of the E1, N2, and N3 buses and get off at Cibeles bus stop. Prado Museum is a 5-minute walk from there.

Prado museum Skip the line tickets vs Guided tours - which to choose?

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Prado Museum skip the line tickets

Verdict: Choose tickets that include both, a skip-the-line and a guided tour feature!

Visitor tips

  • Book your Prado Museum skip the line tickets online and in advance.
  • Wear comfortable footwear because you’ll have to walk quite a bit.
  • Read up about the museum if you’re not taking a guided tour.
  • Photography inside the museum is strictly prohibited.
  • You can keep your coats, bags, camera, and other important items in the cloakroom for free once you get past security. Umbrellas and large bags are not allowed inside the museum.
  • Drop in at the Prado Museum souvenir shop after your tour and get yourself some great collectibles and books.
  • The museum provides free wheelchairs and canes for people with reduced mobility.

Frequently asked questions about Prado Museum skip the line tickets

Can I skip the line at the Prado Museum?

Yes. You can skip the line by booking Prado Museum skip the line tickets online and in advance.

Are Prado Museum skip the line tickets available?

Yes. You can book Prado Museum skip the line tickets to visit the attraction.

How much do Prado Museum skip the line tickets cost?

The Prado Museum skip the line tickets start from €15.

Where can I book Prado Museum skip the line tickets?

You can book your skip the line tickets online.

Why should I book Prado Museum skip the line tickets?

Skip the line tickets allow you to skim past huge crowds and head straight into the museum.

Are Prado Museum skip the line tickets worth it?

Yes. The tickets are worth it because they save a lot of your time and energy and allow you more time to explore the museum.

Do Prado Museum skip the line tickets include a guided tour?

The skip the line tickets do not include a guided tour. But you can book a guided tour with the skip the line feature.

Can I skip the line if I book my tickets online?

While booking tickets online will save you time, you will need to buy skip the line tickets or book a guided tour to avoid waiting in long queues.

What is the waiting time to get into the Prado Museum?

You might have to wait for a couple of hours to enter the museum.

Are audio guides included with my Prado Museum skip the line tickets?

No. Audio guides are not included in Prado Museum skip the line tickets.

Which entrance is the best for Prado Museum skip the line ticket holders?

The Velázquez Gate, the Jerónimos Gate, and the Murillo Gate are the best options for skip the line ticket holders.