Guided Tours

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

Name: Museo del Prado & Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Start: 2025-12-05T09:45:00
End: 2025-12-05T14:45:00
Location: Madrid

Tourists outside Prado Museum in Madrid during a guided tour.

Group listening to guide at Prado Museum entrance, Madrid.

Royal Palace of Madrid with garden and reflecting pool in foreground.

Main staircase of the Royal Palace of Madrid with visitors exploring the ornate architecture.

Duration

5 hr

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Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

4.3/5

(1,354)

Anca

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I chose the Royal Palace and Prado Museum guided tour with skip the line entry. Everything went well, our guide Lola was very nice, she told us many interstesting things, we didn't wait in line. Excellent! During the walk between the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum the guide talked about the city of Madrid. So, I highly recommend!

Jonathan

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Booking the tours of the royal palace and Prado museum was easy and problem free and our guide Martha was very knowledgeable and brought whole experience to life - simply the best!! Recommend 100%

Skip the ticket line and enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Prado Museum, with two languages to choose from.

Explore the world-renowned Prado Museum, home to masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez, and other European legends, with expert insights from your guide.

Stroll through the sprawling rooms in the Royal Palace of Madrid, Europe’s largest functioning royal palace, while gaining key insights into its history.

Ask your guide about the Alcázar of Madrid, a Moorish fortress that burned down in 1734, where the Royal Palace of Madrid currently stands.

Skip-the-line entry to the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid

Guided tour of the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid

English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

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

Radio guide system

Souvenirs

Food & drinks

Transport

Audio guide

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Anca
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I chose the Royal Palace and Prado Museum guided tour with skip the line entry. Everything went well, our guide Lola was very nice, she told us many interstesting things, we didn't wait in line. Excellent! During the walk between the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum the guide talked about the city of Madrid. So, I highly recommend!
Bruno
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The guide, Angel, was fantastic. Thank you
Jonathan
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Booking the tours of the royal palace and Prado museum was easy and problem free and our guide Martha was very knowledgeable and brought whole experience to life - simply the best!! Recommend 100%
Dr
Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Selected pictures, very well described The funny, easy to understand guide MARTHA!!! INSIDER INFO
Kiem
Sep 2025
Verified booking
4/5

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

Getting started

Arrive at the Oficina de Turismo de Naturanda at least 15 minutes before your tour begins. Your guide will greet you, check your booking, and provide a brief overview before leading your group to the Prado Museum for the first part of your experience.

What to expect

This tour connects you with two of Madrid’s most significant landmarks—the world-renowned Prado Museum, home to centuries of European art, and the Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of Spain’s monarchy. Along the way, your guide will share insights into the cultural significance of both attractions.

Features

Prado Museum: Explore Spain’s national art museum, featuring masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco, and learn about their influence on European art.

Royal Palace of Madrid: Visit the largest functioning royal palace in Europe with 3,418 rooms, known for its grand halls, ceremonial rooms, and historical significance as the seat of Spanish royalty.

Expert local guide: Benefit from in-depth commentary, engaging stories, and answers to your questions throughout the tour, available in English or Spanish.

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

Royal Palace of Madrid

Monday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 04:00pm	last entry 03:00pm

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 dine or buy yourself souvenirs.

What's not allowed

Prado Museum

Food & beverages are not allowed on this experience.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

Royal Palace of Madrid

The Royal Palace doesn’t have any baggage storage facilities, so avoid carrying any items you might have to leave behind.

Accessibility

Prado Museum

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Royal Palace of Madrid

This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Additional information

Prado Museum

Some sections in the museum may be closed at the last minute at the authorities’ discretion.

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

Royal Palace of Madrid

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

Your smartphone must remain on silent during your visit to the Royal Palace of Madrid.

You will receive an email with your Priority Access Combo: Guided tour of Royal Palace + Guided tour of Museo del Prado voucher shortly. Please download and display your voucher along with a valid photo ID at both meeting points for both tours.

Meeting Points

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.