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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.
484 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Edita A,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
Very informative and pleasant. The guide was friendly and ready to answer any the question. Recommend this tour!!
Roland H,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
Going to the Prado before it officially opens is the best way to see the highlights. It is worth the extra cost.
Luke B,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
Carmen was a AWESOME guide. Totally awesome tour. So worth it to get jnto Proto before public. Hard to imagine a more efficient way to immerse into the history of Spain in 4 hours.
Margaret M,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
Carmen was out of this world amazing! Was the best walking tour we could have asked for. It was so educational and paying for the pre-admission to the Prada museum was totally worth it. We saw so many works of art completely on our own with our guide giving us all the background information. Would recommend this tour to anyone looking to have an insightful yet well timed tour through madrids major sites.
William C,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
David was outstanding! He was kind, attentive, and articulate, and demonstrated his mastery of and passion for his country! I loved his narrative of historical and renowned figures and their highly acclaimed works of art.. It was an enjoyable and enlightening 4 hours. You can’t go wrong.
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