Madrid in a Day Tour:Royal Palace, Historic Center & Prado Museum
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
What‘s Included
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
Options
Regular Small Group Tour
Madrid in a Day with VIP Prado
VIP Prado Museum Upgrade: Make your tour even more unforgettable with this exclusive pre-opening Prado Museum option.
Private Madrid in a Day Tour
Top Sites : See the best of Madrid on a private tour combining 3 essential sights: Royal Palace, Prado Museum, and the historic Center.
Reviews
626 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour was excellent, and...
Debra B,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was excellent, and our guide was extremely knowledgeable and well spoken. We had a small group and we were able to be very interactive with our guide.
Madrid tour
220basheerh,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent. Ernesto was brilliant and knowledgeable. Really worth the time spent. Highly recommended. Ask for him by name.
Excellent Tour of Madrid
T7347QKstephens,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was wonderful. Kind and informative and answered every question. We knew so much about Madrid and its history by the end of the tour.
David the tour guide is great!
Maria B,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour started promptly at 1130am. David, the tour guide, was amazing. As we were walking from the first place to the second place, he showed and talked about many historical sights and figures. We were very impressed! Overall, amazing experience and would highly recommend David as the tour guide.
Amazing
natalialL36YM,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was our tour guide. He was very informative. We saw the most important parts of the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace.
Ended up being a private tour!
Maggie R,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I ended up having a private tour all to myself and it was awesome! The tour was very great and I learned a lot of new information.
Florin was a fantastic...
jeff f,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Florin was a fantastic guide. He provided great context and background for what we saw on the tour. He was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
Great tour. Very...
Margueirte L,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Very knowledgeable. Our tour guide, David,, was fantastic! Highly recommend. Will recommend to other travelers.
Worth the money!
M2239OYronl,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic overview of the history of Madrid and the important places of interest. David was a very knowledgeable guide!
Excellent tour of the Prado Museum, Old Madrid and the Royal Palace
thomashawker,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an excellent tour! David, our tour guide was absolutely wonderful, one of the best we have ever had. Highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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