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Prado Museum Guided Tours
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Uncover the best of Prado Museum 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 Prado Museum 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 Prado Museum 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 Prado Museum.
- 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 Prado Museum.
- 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 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
- 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.
Combos
Combo (Save 5%): Prado Museum Tickets + Teatro Flamenco Emotions Show
from €49
€46.55
5% off
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.
Combos
Combo (Save 11%): Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Prado Museum Tickets
from €48
€42.94
11% off
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 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.