Guided Tours

Museo del Prado Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Name: Museo del Prado Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Start: 2025-10-13T11:00:00
End: 2025-10-13T12:30:00
Location: Madrid

Statue of Velázquez in front of Prado Museum, Madrid.

Visitors entering the Prado Museum in Madrid for a guided tour.

Visitors on a guided tour viewing paintings at Prado Museum, Madrid.

Visitors exploring art galleries inside the Prado Museum, Madrid.

Duration

1 hr 30 min - 2 hr

Open today

10:00am - 08:00pm

Free cancellation

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

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Guided tour

4.5/5

(3,296)

Elena

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The guide is very knowledgeable and dispnable. She was very clear and managed to involve us in the visit, making it enjoyable, interesting and stimulating. The selection of works offered was excellent. Obviously the museum is very beautiful and full of masterpieces, but without the right guidance it would not have been the same.

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!

Stephanie

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

We were lucky enough to take a tour of the Prado with Juan Antonio and it was an excellent experience. His way of guiding is pleasant, close and very informative, as if we were talking among friends. We went with a 10 year old boy and at the end of the tour he said to us in surprise, "It's been two hours already!!!?" - He loved it! Juan Antonio managed to capture the interest of everyone, young and old, with his knowledge and charisma. Without a doubt, when we come back, we will look for him again. highly recommended!

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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Sidi
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Macarena was an excellent guide, very knowledgable and insightfull. Signeage of the museum (how to find toilets, exit etc. was very poor and the personel unfriendly and not helpful
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!
Annamaria
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was just me and the guide, so it turned out into a private tour, the guide was amazing, explained me so many things about the art and the museum
Sharon
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Tour guide never should up. Had to purchase additional tickets to get into the museum. Will be requesting a refund from Headout
Leon
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The tour guide really loved what he was doing and could convey his knowledge in a great way. All in all a incredible experience in this wonderful museum. Much appreciated.

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

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

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.