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4 hours
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Explore the best of Madrid with this expertly guided walking tour featuring skip-the-line tickets to the Royal Palace, one of Europe’s most breathtaking royal residences, and to the Prado Art Musuem - the cultural jewel of Spain. If you wish, choose the Prado Early Access option when booking for a VIP experience in the Prado Museum where you'll enjoy a guided tour of the galleries one hour before they open to the public. As you make your way through the stunning galleries of the Prado Museum, through the charming historic center, and wrap up at the grandiose Royal Palace, you'll be accompanied by an insightful local guide who will decode the city's lesser-known stories and hidden secrets every step of the way. And with a small group of just 15 guests maximum, you'll enjoy a more relaxed and intimate experience with easy access to your guide so you can ask them all your burning questions.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour is in English.
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour.
Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Local English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line tickets and guided tour of Prado Museum
VIP early access ticket to Prado Museum (if option selected)
Skip-the-line tickets and guided tour of Madrid Royal Palace
Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
Gratuities
Museo Nacional del Prado
Your tour starts when you skip the line and enter the Prado art museum, home to one of the greatest collections of European art in the world. Breeze past the crowds and head straight inside to enjoy a full tour of the museum’s highlights. Along the way, you'll meet the masters who have defined Spanish art throughout the centuries, from the court painters of the Spanish Royal Family to legendary artists like Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, Bosch, Tintoretto and more. Your guide will tell you the stories behind the art and help you understand what makes each piece so celebrated—which just isn't possible to do on your own in a museum boasting over 1,000 pieces on display! If you wish, choose the Prado Early Access option for a VIP experience in the Prado Museum where you'll enjoy a guided tour of the galleries one hour before they open to the public.
Plaza Mayor
Leaving the museum, you’ll walk the medieval streets of central Madrid, stopping at famous landmarks like the Plaza Mayor and the Puerta del Sol as your guide tells your story of how the city went from an outpost of a crumbling Moorish empire to the preeminent Catholic power in Europe. And while there's plenty of history to be found in these streets, today the area is one of the city's coolest neighborhoods. You'll also learn how to make the most of it during the rest of your stay as your guide shares tips on where to eat, shop, and relax.
VIP Prado Museum Upgrade: Make your tour even more unforgettable with this exclusive pre-opening Prado Museum option.
Top Sites : See the best of Madrid on a private tour combining 3 essential sights: Royal Palace, Prado Museum, and the historic Center.
512 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Debbie P,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
Tour guide was professional, knowledgeable & funny! Best of all she was Local!! She was well informed about the city of Madrid, old & new. Well informed about the art and artists in the museum. Very good tour. Tour starts early in order to skip the lines😉
Cynthia M,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
Ernesto was a fabulous guide. Entering the Prado an hour before the museum opens to the public was a special treat. It gives "skip the line" a whole new meaning! Walking between sites, Ernesto gave us some good tips on local dining which turned out to be spot on. We had a great experience. Our only tip - think about whether you really want to book a four hour tour. It's a lot to take in all at once!
Karen H,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
Carlos did an excellent tour of the Prado, then Madrid neighborhoods as we walked to the Royal Palace and the Palace itself.
William G,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate in describing the highlights of the tour. We are especially thankful for his churro recommendations.
Leonard S,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
The tour comes in three parts: the Prado Museum, the Palace and the stroll in between. Each was handled expertly and informatively by an outstanding guide. Don’t miss this experience!
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