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Prado Museum Guided Tours
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Uncover the best of Museo del Prado with an expert guide.
- Stroll through the museum, which is home to over 20,000 works of art – paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more.
- Conveniently navigate through the collection in your chosen tour language.
- Look out for classics like Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez.
- Upgrade to a bilingual tour and let nothing get lost in translation!
- Once your guided tour ends, you're free to stay back in the museum and explore at your own pace.
Uncover the best of Museo del Prado with an expert guide.
- Stroll through the museum, which is home to over 20,000 works of art – paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more.
- Conveniently navigate through the collection in your chosen tour language.
- Look out for classics like Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez.
- Upgrade to a bilingual tour and let nothing get lost in translation!
- Once your guided tour ends, you're free to stay back in the museum and explore at your own pace.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Museo del Prado with entry
- English/ Italian/ French/ Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
- English and Spanish-speaking bilingual guide (as per option selected)
- Tip: Ask your guide about the mysterious fires in the museum at the end of the 19th century.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Cover two iconic Madrid attractions with one ticket!
- Experience a full cultural immersion with a guided tour of the Royal Palace and Museo del Prado.
- Tour the massive Royal Palace for 1.5 hours with an expert, delving into the history and artistic choices of Spain’s royal family.
- Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of the Prado Museum, uncovering artistic techniques and symbolism in masterpieces by Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and Velázquez.
- Select English or Spanish for your tour and join passionate conversations on art in a language you’re most comfortable with.
- Don't waste your time standing in queues. Instead, spend your time marveling at furniture and musical treasures from centuries ago.
Cover two iconic Madrid attractions with one ticket!
- Experience a full cultural immersion with a guided tour of the Royal Palace and Museo del Prado.
- Tour the massive Royal Palace for 1.5 hours with an expert, delving into the history and artistic choices of Spain’s royal family.
- Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of the Prado Museum, uncovering artistic techniques and symbolism in masterpieces by Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and Velázquez.
- Select English or Spanish for your tour and join passionate conversations on art in a language you’re most comfortable with.
- Don't waste your time standing in queues. Instead, spend your time marveling at furniture and musical treasures from centuries ago.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Museo del Prado & 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
- Tip: Ask your guide about the famous Grand Staircase in the Royal Palace of Madrid, made from a single piece of San Agustin marble.
- Keep your camera tucked away – photography and videography is strictly not allowed at both venues.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
- Mobile phones must remain in silent mode during the visit to the Royal Palace.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Unlock Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art with access to top 3 national museums.
- Here's your passport to Spain's finest art! Explore 3 iconic museums, just a short walk from each other, anytime within a year after purchase.
- At Prado Museum, marvel at the largest collection of Spanish art displaying icons like The Feast of Bacchus and Las Meninas by Velázquez.
- Explore art movements through stunning paintings at Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, from Titian’s Renaissance precision to Dali’s bizarre dreamscapes.
- Step into the surreal world of 20th-century Spanish art at the Reina Sofía Museum, home to Picasso’s Guernica and Miró's sculpture Femme.
Unlock Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art with access to top 3 national museums.
- Here's your passport to Spain's finest art! Explore 3 iconic museums, just a short walk from each other, anytime within a year after purchase.
- At Prado Museum, marvel at the largest collection of Spanish art displaying icons like The Feast of Bacchus and Las Meninas by Velázquez.
- Explore art movements through stunning paintings at Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, from Titian’s Renaissance precision to Dali’s bizarre dreamscapes.
- Step into the surreal world of 20th-century Spanish art at the Reina Sofía Museum, home to Picasso’s Guernica and Miró's sculpture Femme.
Inclusions
- Entry to Prado Museum
- Entry to Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
- Entry to Reina Sofia Museum
Exclusions
- Access to temporary exhibitions at Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
- The Art Walk pass is valid for a year from booking. You can enter each museum only once with this pass.
- The venues are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Prado Museum
- Tip: Prado Museum holds an interesting set of items known as the Dauphin’s Treasure – luxury vessels owned by King Louis. Ask your guide for more information.
- Some sections of the museum are sometimes subject to last-minute closures at the authorities' discretion.
- Admission is free Mon to Sat from 6pm to 8pm, and Sun and holidays from 5pm to 7pm.
Reina Sofia Museum
- Tip: Be sure to stop by Reina Sofia’s free-access art library, hosting a collection of over 100,000 books, over 3,500 audio recordings, and 1,000 videos!
- Visitors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone between the age of 14 and 18 who wishes to visit the museum without an adult must show their national ID document.
- Admission is free on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat between 7pm & 9pm, and on Sun from 12:30pm to 2:15pm.
Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
- This ticket does not include temporary exhibitions of the National Thyssen Museum.
- Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed, with a valid medical certificate.
- Prams, wheelchairs, and electric scooters are available for use, free of charge.
- Facilities: Baby feeding room, WiFi, ATM, cloakroom, mobile charging stations, and cafe.
- Download the free Second Canvas Thyssen app for unique insights.
- On Mondays, entry to the museum is free. All you have to do is collect your free tickets from the venue.
- Visitors have to clear out the gallery 5 minutes before closing time.
Tip: A nearly photorealistic painting was created by William Bradford in the 19th century and is now part of the Carmen Thyssen Collection, Room 31. It's called Fishermen off the Coast of Labrador.
- These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 12 months.
- These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
- Want to tick the world-famous Prado Museum off your bucket list? This flexible entry ticket is just the one for you!
- Housing the most extensive collection of Spanish paintings, this museum is an art aficionado's dream. Upgrade you tickets to include 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.
- Extended validity tickets take the pressure off selecting a date; go on a day that suits you best and upgrade your ticket to include a guided tour of the museum.
- Add more colors to your cart! Explore Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza, and Reina Sofia with one super-saver pass, the Paseo Del Arte card.
- Want to tick the world-famous Prado Museum off your bucket list? This flexible entry ticket is just the one for you!
- Housing the most extensive collection of Spanish paintings, this museum is an art aficionado's dream. Upgrade you tickets to include 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.
- Extended validity tickets take the pressure off selecting a date; go on a day that suits you best and upgrade your ticket to include a guided tour of the museum.
- 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)
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.
- 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. However, they are valid for an extended period of time.
- These tickets are valid for an extended duration. The exact details will be present on the ticket.
- Witness Spain’s evolution through exhibits of centuries-old relics, paintings, and artifacts as you skip the lines at the Royal Collections Gallery.
- The country’s most ambitious museum project will have you exploring different ages of history over 3 vast floors of differently-themed rooms.
- Marvel at Queen Bárbara de Braganza's sedan chair from the 1750s, Velázquez's 'White Horse,' and many more royal collections.
- Explore religious artworks such as Caravaggio's 'Salome with the Head of John the Baptist', a masterpiece that vividly brings Biblical narratives to life.
- Spot the Royal Crown Carriage – crafted by Julián González in the 1800s – and an embodiment of the luxury travel of its time.
- Witness Spain’s evolution through exhibits of centuries-old relics, paintings, and artifacts as you skip the lines at the Royal Collections Gallery.
- The country’s most ambitious museum project will have you exploring different ages of history over 3 vast floors of differently-themed rooms.
- Marvel at Queen Bárbara de Braganza's sedan chair from the 1750s, Velázquez's 'White Horse,' and many more royal collections.
- Explore religious artworks such as Caravaggio's 'Salome with the Head of John the Baptist', a masterpiece that vividly brings Biblical narratives to life.
- Spot the Royal Crown Carriage – crafted by Julián González in the 1800s – and an embodiment of the luxury travel of its time.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line access to Royal Collections Gallery
- Audio guide (optional)
- Tip: Start with the war artifacts, move to the paintings, then the relics, and end with the carriages for a fluid, chronological trip.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Prado Museum TicketsGuided Tours
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Which Prado Museum guided tour is best for you?
Guided tour
Duration: 2 hr. 30 min
Suited for: in-depth exploration
Why go for it?
- Explore the best of Prado Museum while getting to know the unknown stories behind the masterpieces with an expert guide accompanying you.
- The museum is home to over 20,000 works of art - around 7,500 paintings, 8,000 drawings, 1,000 sculptures, and more. Your guide will help you navigate through these artworks conveniently.
- Some classics to look out for: Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez and David Victorious over Goliath by Caravaggio.
- Once your guided tour ends, you're free to stay back in the museum and explore at your own pace.
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Combo
Duration: Flexible
Suited for: budget travellers
Why go for it?
- Skip all the arduous ticketing lines and head straight into Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid with these discounted combo tickets!
- Flexible and extended validity entry to Prado Museum lets you explore over 20,000 works of art from the Renaissance period all the way to Picasso's era.
- Get up close with iconic artworks, from Las Meninas by Velázquez, to Andromeda & the Dragon by Titian, and more.
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Combo (Save 5%): Prado Museum + Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Tickets
Why take a Prado Museum guided tour?
Prado Museum is one of the most popular and most visited museums not just in Spain but also in the world. Here are a few reasons why you should take a Prado Museum tour.
- A Prado Museum tour is your best bet to learn more about the iconic gallery because it includes an expert guide who knows everything that there is to know about the attraction.
- We recommend guided tours because it comes with a skip the line feature that allows you to skim past long queues and access the museum on priority.
- A guided tour offers an opportunity to gain more knowledge and information about the history of the museum including its art, artists, and architecture.
- The museum is quite big, which is why we suggest booking a Prado Museum tour for yourself because it gives you the chance to explore the place more efficiently.
- The tour guide knows the attraction inside out, which makes it convenient and easier for you to talk to them and gain more insight into one of the world’s first public art museums.
- Prado Museum is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Spain, which is why it usually sees huge crowds of tourists every day. Booking a guided tour will make access to the museum easier and quicker.
Highlights covered on your Prado Museum guided tour
Prado Museum has a vast collection of European paintings. Here's what you will see on your Prado Museum tour.
Spanish Paintings
Prado Museum boasts a huge collection of 2800 Spanish paintings from the 12th to 19th centuries. It has focused on displaying extensive works of individual artists. For instance, there are 140 art pieces by Goya and 48 artworks by Velazquez on display at the museum. The seven galleries on the ground floor of the museum are home to several artworks of other iconic Spanish painters like Greco, Juan de Flandes, Luis Meléndez, Pedro Berruguete, and Luis de Morales, to name a few.
Italian and French Paintings
Italian and French paintings made it to the Prado Museum only during the 16th century. Until then, the Spanish monarchs were not too keen on commissioning Italian, Venetian, and French painters except Titian whose works dominate the collection at the museum. Other painters whose artworks are on display at Prado Museum include Caravaggio, Luca Giordano, Guido Reni, Paolo Veronese, Tintoretto, Antonello da Messina, Jacopa Bassano, and Georges de la Tour, among others.
Flemish Paintings and Northern Schools
Prado Museum’s collection also includes over 1,000 Flemish paintings. Notable artists like Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony Van Dyck, Raphael, Rogier Van der Weyden, and Pieter Bruegel the Elder, to name a few. Between the 15th and 17th centuries, the oil painting technique flourished. A joint rule made it easy for the Spanish monarchs to get their hands on the best Flemish paintings and exhibit them at the museum. Some of the prominent and iconic artworks include Descent from the Cross, Adoration of the Magi, The Triumph of Death, and Saint George and the Dragon, among others.
19th Century Paintings
The Villanueva building inside the museum houses a large collection of almost 2700 19th-century artworks that were borrowed in 1971 from Museo de Arte Moderno, the Spanish National Museum. Displayed across 12 galleries, the artworks include themes ranging from neoclassical to romanticism. A few prominent works of art include Boys on the Beach by Joaquin Sorolla, Nude Boy on the Beach at Portici by Mariano Fortuny, and The Death of Viriatus by Jose de Madrazo, to name a few.
Sculptures and Decorative Arts
Made on the orders of the Spanish monarchs, Museo Nacional del Prado is home to 1000 pieces of sculpture and around 3500 pieces of decorative arts, including some from the Baroque and Renaissance periods. Some must-see pieces include Charles V and the Fury (a sculpture of Emperor Charles V), Epimetheus and Pandora (made of wood and painted with oils), and The Dauphin’s Treasure (a group of vessels made of hardstones like gold, diamonds, silver, and other precious gems).
Photographs, Prints, and Drawings
Another collection worth admiring at the museum is that of their prints, drawings, and photographs. Prado Museum has a massive collection of 10,000 photographs, 9,000 drawings, and 6,000 prints. In 1931, Spanish aristocrat Pedro Fernandez Duran bequeathed about 2,000 drawings from the 16th to the 19th centuries, including the preparatory drawings of the Last Judgment fresco by Michelangelo. The Spanish and Italian drawings, the Goya collection of prints and letters, and Juan de Villanueva’s Ground Plan and Elevation of the Museum drawings are a few must-see works of art at the museum.
Guided tours vs Non-guided tours
Guided Tours
- Your Prado Museum tour includes an expert guide, who possesses in-depth knowledge of the museum and can provide you with all the information you need about the attraction.
- Prado Museum tour tickets include a skip the line feature, which allows you to avoid waiting in long queues and access the attraction on priority.
- These guided tours have a fixed itinerary that includes all the major points of interest and important artworks that you should check out inside the museum. It makes it easier to navigate an attraction as artistically and historically significant as the Prado Museum.
- Prado Museum tours include a small group of people to offer tourists a more immersive and interactive experience.
Non-Guided Tours
- With a general admission ticket, you can explore the attraction at your own pace.
- You can get yourself an audio guide to know more about the history of the museum, the artists, and the artworks on display.
- Keep in mind that you will not be able to skip the line or walk past huge crowds to enter the attraction with a general admission ticket. This means that you will have to wait in long lines to access the attraction. This could take anywhere between 30 minutes to a couple of hours.
Frequently asked questions about Prado Museum guided tours
Can I book a Prado Museum tour?
Yes. You can book a Prado Museum tour here.
How can I book a Prado Museum tour?
You can book a Prado Museum guided tour online.
How much does a Prado Museum tour cost?
Prado Museum tours are priced at €35 and above.
What are the different types of Prado Museum tours?
There are two types of Prado Museum tours available – the Prado Museum Guided Tour and the Royal Palace of Madrid and Prado Museum guided tour.
What is included in the Prado Museum tours?
Your Prado Museum tour includes a visit to all the galleries as well as a glimpse of the major and noteworthy artworks inside the attraction.
In what languages are the Prado Museum guided tours available?
The Prado Museum guided tours are available in two languages – English and Spanish.
What does the Prado Museum guided tour cover?
The Prado Museum guided tour covers all the major artworks inside.
How many people can go on a Prado Museum tour?
It depends on the type of Prado Museum tour you book. The small group guided tour will have no more than 10 people while the other guided tours have a maximum capacity of 25 guests.
Is the Prado Museum tour worth it?
Yes. The Prado Museum tour is worth it because it is one of the most iconic and important art museums in the world. Their collection comprises over 20,000 artworks of legendary artists like Velazquez, Picasso, Salvador Dali, Francisco de Goya, and Rembrandt, among others.
Q. Do the Prado Museum tours include skip the line access?
A. Yes. The Prado Museum tours include skip the line access.
Can I cancel a booked Prado Museum tour?
Yes. You can cancel your Prado Museum tour tickets up to 24 hours before the scheduled date and get a full refund.
How long is the Prado Museum tour?
The Prado Museum guided tour is 2 hours long.
Are there any discounted tickets for Prado Museum tours?
Yes. Discounts are available for the Prado Museum tours. Find the best deals before booking your tickets.