Museo del Prado & Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Skip the ticket lines and enjoy an immersive and insightful guided tour of Madrid’s Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid.

Discover key masterpieces inside the Prado Museum, home to iconic works by Spanish and European artists like El Greco and Velázquez, among others.

Walk through the various chambers inside the palatial Royal Palace, the largest functional royal palace in all of Europe.

Take yourself back in time as you explore the arms at the Royal Armory, and explore chambers like the Royal Chapel, the Throne Room, and the various State Rooms.

Skip-the-line entry to the Prado Museum

Skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace

Guided tour in Spanish, English, or both (as per option selected)

One-hour guided walk from the Royal Palace to the Prado Museum

Radio guide system

Souvenirs

Food & drinks

Audio guide

Μπορείτε να ακυρώσετε αυτά τα εισιτήρια έως και 24 ώρες πριν από την έναρξη της εμπειρίας και να λάβετε πλήρη επιστροφή χρημάτων.

Explore Madrid’s artistic and royal heritage on a guided tour with seamless skip-the-line access to the Prado Museum and Royal Palace.

Getting started

Arrive at Julià Travel Madrid, Calle de San Nicolás, 15 minutes before your tour begins. Your guide will greet you, check your booking, and provide a brief overview before taking you to the Royal Palace of Madrid.

What to expect

This tour combines two of Madrid’s most significant landmarks: the Prado Museum, home to a world-class collection of European art, and the Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of Spain’s royal family. As you walk between these iconic sites, your guide will share insights into Madrid’s history and culture.

Features

Prado Museum: Explore Spain’s national art museum, renowned for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. The collection spans centuries and offers a deep dive into European art over the years.

Royal Palace of Madrid: Visit the largest functioning royal palace in Europe, known for its stunning French Baroque architecture and ceremonial rooms. You’ll walk through rooms like the Royal Armory, the Royal Kitchen, the Throne Room, and so on.

Guided tour: You’ll be accompanied by a guide throughout your experience. They’ll tell you all you need to know about these attractions and share some lesser-known tidbits about them.

Walking tour: Both attractions are roughly 4km apart. Your guide will whisk you away from the palace to the museum on a one-hour walk, giving you the chance to enjoy views of bustling Central Madrid.

Upgrades

Bilingual guided tour: While you can pick between an English and Spanish tour, you can upgrade your ticket to get a bilingual guide who speaks both languages.

What to bring

Visitors under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by an adult. Anyone between the ages of 14 and 18 who wants to visit the museum without an adult must present their national ID.

Carry ample cash, especially if you want to grab a bite or buy yourself souvenirs.

What’s not allowed

Prado Museum

Food & drinks are prohibited inside the museum. You’ll find several dining options at the museum where you can refuel.

Photography and videography are strictly prohibited inside the museum.

Pets are not allowed at the museum.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Photography and videography are not allowed inside the palace. Your phones must remain on silent.

Food & drinks are not allowed inside the venue—pack accordingly!

Avoid carrying any large luggage like rucksacks, strollers, or suitcases, as there is no facility to store them.

Accessibility

Prado Museum

The Prado Museum is accessible to wheelchair users or individuals with reduced mobility.

The museum has accessible restrooms, elevators, ramps, and platforms.

The auditorium and counters are also equipped with hearing loops.

Guide dogs are welcome at the museum, subject to all the relevant documentation.

You’ll find municipal parking spaces for those with disabilities on the Ruiz de Alarcón and Moreto streets.

The museum also offers wheelchairs and baby seats on loan for free.

Royal Palace of Madrid

The palace is accessible to both wheelchairs and prams with ramps at multiple points.

The restrooms are also designed in a manner that caters to those with reduced mobility.

Guide dogs are allowed at the palace, subject to producing relevant documentation.

Additional information

Prado Museum

Admission is free from Monday to Saturday between 6pm and 8pm and on Sundays and holidays from 5pm to 7pm.

All entrances have a free service to deposit outerwear and personal items you can’t carry into the museum, albeit with limited capacity—plan accordingly.

You’ll find information points at all the museum’s entrances.

While food & drinks are not allowed, you can grab a bite at Cafe Prado or at the Ionic Gallery Tea Room.

Some sections of the museum may be subject to closures at the authorities’ discretion.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Your ticket lets you skip the ‘ticket’ lines and not the security lines.

To avoid any cancellation due to delays, you should ideally reach the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour is scheduled.

The operating hours may vary on special occasions, so make sure to check the schedule beforehand.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Julià Travel Madrid.

Address: C. de San Nicolás, 15, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain.

Landmark: Next to Plaza Ramales.

Get directions to the meeting point