Museo del Prado Tickets

Interior of Prado Museum gallery with classical sculptures and paintings.

Visitors viewing a painting at Prado Museum, part of the "Skip The Line" Royal Palace + Prado Museum tour.

Prado Museum gallery with paintings and sculptures on display.

Visitor viewing a large painting at Museo del Prado, Madrid.

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10:00am - 08:00pm

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4.4/5

(3,198)

Millie

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Absolutely one of the best museum visits ever. Our guide was a walking encyclopedia. We had visited the Prado several times before, but we learned more than we ever expected. Not only did we learn, but we are still discussing the different theories and we are discussing how his presentation opened our curiosity to other works of art in other museums that we had visited. His knowledge and delivery were anazing

Anne

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Loved being able to 'skip the line' of course. Our guide was charming and full of character. She led us to about 14 of the more famous/noteworthy artworks in the Prado and had plenty to tell us about each. She was able to answer all of our questions and had a great sense of humour too!

Loredana

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The display of artwork is remarkable in terms of quantity and artistic value: the very professional staff are up to the task of handling the high number of visitors, but I have seen pictures being taken with cell phones. From my point of view, visitors should enjoy the experience in a more intimate atmosphere; the immense joy of seeing so many enthusiastic and interested young people still repays the source of disturbance... The Museum in question in my opinion cannot be visited in a couple of hours, next time (hopefully soon) I would like to be able to stay at least the whole morning. Thank you for everything.

Discover centuries of European art at the Prado Museum, home to one of the world’s finest collections of European masterpieces by El Greco, Velázquez, and other renowned artists.

Learn the stories behind the artwork with a multilingual audio guide, offering expert insights into the museum’s most celebrated pieces, such as The Garden of Earthly Delights and Las Meninas.

Choose the guided tour for deeper insights into the museum’s history, architecture, and vast collection of paintings, sculptures, and more.

Timed entry to the Prado Museum

Access to the permanent collections

Digital audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German, or French (based on option selected)

Guided tour in English (based on option selected)

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Food & drinks

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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Joel
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Really everything was very good, my visit was short, so I hope I can come soon and enjoy the museum with more time.
Michael
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Such an incredible range of 15th and 16th art. And to think this is only a small percentage of the collection. Stunning and beautiful. It is unfortunate that one cannot take pictures to share this amazing collection, since not everyone will be able to travel here, though understandable.
John
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
My guide Sylvia was the best. Because of her enthusiasm, I had the feeling that I was together with the artists during the creation of the works. Sylvia is a gem.
Millie
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Absolutely one of the best museum visits ever. Our guide was a walking encyclopedia. We had visited the Prado several times before, but we learned more than we ever expected. Not only did we learn, but we are still discussing the different theories and we are discussing how his presentation opened our curiosity to other works of art in other museums that we had visited. His knowledge and delivery were anazing
Deborah
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
I would prefered to call your company to discuss my experience. I purchased 6 tickets, on line for Monday, October 6th. I got confirmationi, but nothing that clearly stated we were to meet outside of Starbucks, who incidenently can offer no help and are across a busy street. We scrambled to make the 1 pm start. The guide was 10 to 15 minutes late and did not have enough sound boxes for all who had signed up. We got one of the six we should have been given. The couple beside us go none. When Luiz tried to get more sound boxes (not sure of their actual name) he says he was told the museum didn't have anymore. By the time the tour started, it was past 1:30. Five of us could not hear and Luiz could not speak loudly. We had no time to browse following the tour because we had all checked our bags under 1 claims tag, per the tour guide. This was to speed things up, but meant that we had to all leave when he left, presumably for his next group. We did not get what I paid $270.00 for and believe we should be refunded a portion of the cost of 5 of the tickets. In an effort to say something positive: Luiz was knowledgable.

Explore the Prado Museum in Madrid with reserved entry and an insightful, multilingual audio guide in a choice of five languages.

Getting started

Begin your visit by meeting the staff at the Goya Statue outside the museum, where you’ll collect your entry ticket. After a quick check-in, you can proceed directly to the museum’s entrance.

What to expect

The Prado Museum is one of Madrid’s most significant cultural institutions, renowned for its extensive collection of European art spanning centuries. Founded in 1819, you’ll come across masterpieces by several Spanish and other European artists.

Features

Spanish masters: View iconic works by El Greco and Velázquez, central figures in Spanish art whose paintings reflect the evolution of European styles.

European art collection: Explore galleries featuring renowned artists from across Europe, offering a comprehensive journey through artistic movements.

Three levels of art: Spread across the ground, first, and second floors, you get to explore paintings by different artists in various styles.

Upgrades

Guided tour: Upgrade your ticket to take a guided tour of the museum with an English-speaking guide who will offer fascinating insights into its significance.

Prado Museum

Monday	10:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 07:30pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 07:30pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 07:30pm
Thursday	10:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 07:30pm
Friday	10:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 07:30pm
Saturday	10:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 07:30pm
Sunday	10:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:30pm

What to bring

If you choose a ticket with an audio guide, make sure to bring your phone fully charged.

Carry your best earphones to make the most of the immersive audio guide.

What’s not allowed

Food & drinks are prohibited inside the museum.

Shutterbugs, take note: photography and videography are strictly prohibited inside the museum.

Pets are not allowed at the museum.

Accessibility

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 presenting 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.

Additional information

The audio guide is available on the Prado Guide app. Instructions to download will be shared with your ticket. Do bring your own headphones.

The audio guide explains more than 250 works in more than 15 languages.

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.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point. In case of crowds, please expect to wait for some time upon entry to the museum.

People with disabilities will have to carry a valid certificate proving 33% disability or more.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at Museo Nacional del Prado.

Address: Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain.

Landmark: Jerónimos Entrance or the Goya Entrance at Museo del Prado

Get directions to the redemption point