Madrid in a Day Tour:Royal Palace, Historic Center & Prado Museum
Overview
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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‘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
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.
Options
Regular Small Group Tour
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.
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.
Reviews
598 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Maria was a great guide....
Manpreet S,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and kind. The walk wasn’t bad at all. Great tour overall!
Maria was a great guide....
Tamesha C,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria was a great guide. Tour was just the right amount of time. Walking part of the city was a great addition.
A day in Madrid
darylsY9369GN,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AMAZING!! María was fantastic and so knowledgeable about the entire trip! Just a pleasure to spend the day with! The museum was just a jewel of Art and expression. The palace is unexplainable to anyone that has not visited and a must for seeing in Madrid
Madrid Tour
Vacation32380706061,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria was a great tour guide. She was very informative and took her time with explaining the things that we encountered. She also provided restaurant suggestions for the area.
Amazing tour!
danahZ3882UO,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was amazing! Maria was phenomenal and so knowledgeable. We had the best time learning all about the museum, the art and the palace! Would highly recommend!
Maria was explaining everything very well she was knowledgeable loved the tour especially the castle
Jigar P,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005 Maria was the best Maria was explaining everything very well she was knowledgeable loved the tour especially the castle
Unfortunate
Nelya S,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Unfortunately, we did not make to this trip, since we gave by accident a wrong address to a taxi driver and arrived late to a meeting place. I tried to call numerous times to see if we can meet our guide on the next location, but no one contact us. Also, we did not receive a confirmation and did not know the name of our tour guide or contact number. I tried to call the office but no answer.😢
Excellent Tour of Madrid. Highly Recommended
Andrew B,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An all around excellent experience. Ernesto (Ernie) is a fantastic tour guide. A+. Very knowledgeable and the information he gave during the Prado tour helped me understand the paintings and the evolution of painting over time. The Royal Palace tour was terrific as well. A great way to spend the day in Madrid.
Although it rained during...
Christopher R,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Although it rained during our tour, Ernesto was a fantastic guide and was so informative. His knowledge of the history of his country and of Madrid was remarkable.
The Best of Madrid In A Day
markaP7296AK,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was very informative and engaging. The several opportunities he made to communicate with our 6 year old was indicative of his depth of engagement. His knowledge of the subject matter was quite apparent and skillfully demonstrated.
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