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
608 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best of Madrid in 4 hours!
G9876QLlindah,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was fantastic and our guide Alfonso was amazing. Very knowledgeable and explained things very clearly, with great links between what we saw in the Museum and the Palace.
Very informative and engaging while walking through Madrid
Laura R,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria was very knowledgeable and kept us engaged the entire time. She made the 4-hours not seem that long. The Prada and the Palace are worth the visit.
Very good
Tom H,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria did a great job, she was very engaging and was wonderful with answering all the questions. Highly recommend the trip.
Can’t miss tour
mcw-orlando,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Toured with David. We do these tours a fair amount in new cities and David was by far our best guide. Excellent, can’t miss decision to book this tour.
Would do the day in Madrid again :-)
Passport11964332877,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was exceptional. I feel like I learned a lot and I will remember a lot. The tour was fascinating. My favorite was the paintings in the museum.
We did a bunch of tours...
Gwangmo K,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did a bunch of tours and we this one was by far the best thanks to Alfonso. Incredibly knowledgeable and personable throughout the entirety of the tour.
Wonderful introduction to Madrid!
A F,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Why haven’t i tried Devour tours before?! Alfonso was super knowledgeable but made the history fun and approachable. His knowledge of food is impressive and his enthusiasm for the history behind the dishes we tried was contagious.
Fantastic way to experience Madrid!
Jennifer F,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best tour we have taken and there have been many. Alfonso was outstanding. Kept two teenage boys entertained. Learned so much about the art, history and culture of Spain. Can’t recommend enough.
Absolutely must do!
MiguelDomPla,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Even if its not your fist time in Madrid, this tour combines a fantastic mix of food, drinks, history, and great fun! We had, again, Alfonso, and we were not disappointed to have him twice in the same day! He was absolutely great, mixing facts, stories, history and personal experiences and it made it SO MUCH BETTER! Thanks Devour, and thank you Alfonso! Miguel&Hanna
Good tour
ckfwong,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good guide. Patient. Good English. Use of headphones good idea. Interesting history. Amazing palace and art gallery.
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