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Prado walking Tour with an Art Lover

5.041 reviewsPrado Museum (Museo del Prado)

  • 2h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Skip the line and dive into the rich history of art at the Prado Museum with a passionate local guide. Explore masterpieces by Bosch, Goya, Velázquez, and more, which played a key role in shaping Spanish art. This immersive tour offers insider knowledge and fascinating stories, making it perfect for art enthusiasts and anyone keen to understand the evolution of European art. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned art lover, you'll uncover new insights and enjoy a memorable experience at one of the world’s finest museums. At the end of the tour, you'll receive a PDF with personalized recommendations, guiding you to more masterpieces in the museum that we couldn't cover during the tour. You'll also get a list of nearby restaurants and access to online resources (videos, articles, etc.) to continue your learning journey after the visit

Inclusions

What's included

  • Certified guide
  • Skip-the-line tickets
  • List of recommended places to eat near the museum
  • PDF with recommendations to continue your visit after the tour

What's not

  • Gratuities
  • Pick-up or Drop-off

Itinerary

  1. Join Joaquín, your local guide, on a captivating journey through art. In a small group of up to seven, explore the Prado Museum and trace the evolution of art from the 15th to the 19th century. Discover how iconic painters like Bosch, Raphael, Titian, Velázquez, and Goya influenced art history. Skip the lines with your ticket and enjoy a 2.5-hour engaging and approachable tour. Learn about Spanish history, artistic techniques, and fascinating stories behind the masterpieces. Perfect for all levels, this tour makes art accessible to beginners while offering new insights for seasoned enthusiasts. Explore how Bosch, Velázquez, and Goya inspired generations of modern painters.

    2.5 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
We will meet at the bottom of the statue of Goya. It's located right in front of the main ticket office of the museum
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 7 travellers
Operated by
Joaquin Guide Madrid
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Madrid

  • Its from-price is 43% below the median of the 1722 experiences we list in Madrid.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 311 of 1722.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Madrid

Madrid is Spain's sunny, sociable capital, home to great art museums, royal palaces, leafy parks and tapas bars that stay busy past midnight.

Three great galleries line the Paseo del Prado: the Prado Museum with Velázquez and Goya, the Reina Sofía with Picasso's Guernica, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza with its sweeping private collection. Beside them, El Retiro Park offers a boating lake, shaded avenues and the glass Palacio de Cristal.

Top-ranked sights in Madrid: Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid), Puerta del Sol.

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