See the masterpieces of Madrid’s Prado Museum and tour historic neighborhoods on a combined 5-hour excursion, and learn about famous artists and notorious kings. See Madrid’s more contemporary architecture of the Gran Via, and more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
Experience
Highlights
- Tour the highlights of Madrid by deluxe, air-conditioned coach
- Learn about Madrid's expansion after the War of Independence from the French
- Visit the legendary Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas Bull Ring
- Explore the streets of the Hapsburgs, Bourbons and more
- Tour the galleries of the Prado Museum
- See masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, Greco, and Bosch
Full description
Enjoy a combined 5-hour sightseeing tour of Madrid’s historic neighborhoods and fabled Prado Museum, home to one of the world’s greatest collections of art.
Take a journey through history and explore Madrid's medieval origins, seeing sites such as the Arabic fortress from the days of Muslim rule and the Art Deco buildings of Gran Via.
See the Renaissance and Baroque buildings of Calle Mayor, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa from the Hapsburg Madrid of Felipe II. Learn about the Bourbon layout laid down under Carlos III, and see the ostentatious Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain, and Puerta de Alcalá.
Discover a more contemporary side to Madrid at the emblematic Ventas Bullring and Santiago Bernabeu Football Stadium. Experience Paseo del Prado (Walk of Art: Thyssen, Prado & Reina Sofía Museums), Royal Botanic Gardens of Madrid, Cibeles Square, Alcalá's Gate or Gran Vía Street.
Then, skip the line and explore Madrid’s Prado Museum and see some of the world’s great masterpieces. Start with the works of Bosch, including The Garden of Earthly Delights, and continue through rooms devoted to Greco and Velázquez, and end with Goya’s portait of the family of Carlos IV and the masterful Third of May 1808.
Includes
- Guided panoramic tour
- Air-conditioned motor coach
- English/Spanish Official guide (depending on option selected)
- Entrance and guided tour to Prado Museum. The ticket is valid for 1 day, until closing time
- Individual radioguide system for Prado Museum guided tour
- Skip-the line access to the Prado Museum
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drink
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Tour departs from Julia Travel, C/ San Nicolás 15 (next to Plaza de Ramales).
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Prado Museum visitors are kindly requested to respect the instructions of the Museum Security: Photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions
- Please note that the itinerary is subject to change due to the events to be celebrated in the city (demonstrations, sports events, cultural events, official acts, and public works)
- It is possible that some of the paintings mentioned in the program are not available for viewing, despite belonging to the permanent collections of the three museums
- Convenient stops to rest and take pictures at Plaza Mayor, Debod’s Temple and Las Ventas Bullring, will be made if the weather permits, always accompanied by your guide
