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Museo del Prado Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Statue of Velázquez in front of Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain.
Visitors exploring art exhibits inside the Prado Museum, Madrid, during a guided tour.
Visitors viewing paintings inside Prado Museum, Madrid, on a guided art tour.
Visitors viewing artworks inside the Prado Museum, Madrid.

Duration

1 hr 30 mins - 2 hrs

Open today

10:00am - 08:00pm

Free cancellation

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

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    • Skip the ticketing line with a dedicated entrance and enjoy an immersive guided tour of Madrid’s world-renowned Prado Museum.

    • Explore masterpieces by Spanish and European artists, with expert insights from your live guide in a choice of four languages.

    • Discover the stories behind iconic works by Goya, Velázquez, and more, as you stroll through one of Spain’s most important cultural institutions.

    • Look out for some of the most well-known paintings, such as The Garden of Earthly Delights, David & Goliath, and Titian’s portraits.

    • Entry to the Prado Museum
    • Guided tour of the Prado Museum
    • Monolingual or bilingual guided tour (based on option selected)
    • Guided tour in English, Spanish, French, or Italian
    • Souvenirs
    • Food & drinks
    • Audio guides
    • Transport
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from United States, Australia, Canada and over 52 countries have loved this experience

    Sherry Shnouda

    Sherry

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Blanca is amazing ! Meeting Spot was ez to find in front of museum . Blanca is so kind. Very knowledgeable about paintings especially the most important ones. I love that she was very kind to my kids and included them in everything. Her presentation style is very interesting ; she asks questions to spark your curiosity. Loved the tour !
    Erigh adria

    Erigh

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The amount of works so important and beautiful 🙏
    Danny VAN DEN HOVE

    Danny

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Guide who made us look at the classical highlights in the Prado with different eyes. Thank you Eva! Headout was a pleasant introduction to their website.
    Lachlan Douglas

    Lachlan

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Our guide David was excellent. Very informative and entertaining also. Our only issue was the quality of the sound with the audio equipment , it did not block out much of the surrounding noise. We joined another tour elsewhere and the sound quality was very good.
    Stefania Fabbri

    Stefania

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    We had the pleasure of being guided by Stefania who in addition to being very knowledgeable and professional was engaging and personable.
  • Explore the Prado Museum’s world-class art collection with an expert monolingual or bilingual guide, topped with seamless skip-the-line entry.

    Getting started

    Meet your guide outside the Starbucks at Plaza de Canovas del Castillo (Fuente de Neptuno). After a brief introduction, your group will enter the museum through a dedicated entrance, bypassing the main ticket lines.

    What to expect

    The Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid is one of Spain’s most significant cultural institutions and one of the most visited art museums globally. Founded in 1819, you’ll find an extensive collection of European artwork spanning centuries.

    Features

    • Spanish royal collection: View works by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco, central to Spain’s artistic heritage and European art history.
    • Masterpieces of European art: Discover paintings by Titian, Rubens, and Bosch, each representing pivotal moments in Renaissance and Baroque art.
    • Expert insights: Your guide highlights the stories and techniques behind iconic works, offering context that brings each piece to life.

    Upgrades

    • Bilingual guided tour: Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a bilingual guided tour of the Prado Museum in Spanish and English.
  • Prado Museum

    Monday10:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 07:30pm
    Tuesday10:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 07:30pm
    Wednesday10:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 07:30pm
    Thursday10:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 07:30pm
    Friday10:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 07:30pm
    Saturday10:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 07:30pm
    Sunday10:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:30pm
  • What to bring

    • Carry enough cash if you want to buy yourself a souvenir at the Prado Museum.

    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 and 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

    • 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 meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

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

    Meeting point

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

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