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Extraordinary visit
Almudena our guide was great, very prepared and pleasant
Madrid: Prado Museum Guided Tour with Optional Tapas or E-Bike
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min–4h 30min
- Price from
- $34 / person
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 · 832 reviews
- Languages
- EN, EN, ES, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Julia Travel
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is at Calle de Felipe IV in front of Rent & Roll shop.
Description
Discover the Prado Museum with an unmissable guided tour to explore its masterpieces with an expert guide. Round off the experience with activities such as an e-bike ride through Retiro Park or a tapas tasting at a local tavern, creating a unique itinerary that combines art, culture and leisure in Madrid.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $34
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $33
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $192.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Museo Nacional del Prado
Meet your guide by the Madrid City Tour Information Center next to Prado Museum. Remember to check in 15 minutes in advance of your activity. Enjoy a guided tour without queues with your skip the line ticket. Visit the most important paintings throughout the Museum. Admire great artworks by el Bosco, el Greco, Velazquez, Goya and Rubens. Discover the aim of the original building and why it changed to hold one of the most important art galleries in the world. The current exhibition holds more than 1.000 paintings of four different centuries. Given that for a first time visitor this can be overwhelming, let your guide show you around the site and learn about some of the most important works and its backstories. Did you know the royal collection represents the museum’s foundation? Once your guided tour finishes you can stay inside the museum for as long as you wish.
Parque del Retiro
Enjoy an e-bike tour of Retiro Park, a comfortable and fun way to explore this iconic part of the city, with stops at its main attractions so you can enjoy the views and take photos.
What's included
Included
If you choose the e-bike tour: electric bike hire and a bottle of water
Small group options
Prado Museum Admission Ticket and Guided Tour
If you choose the tapas tasting: 4 tapas and a drink (wine, beer or soft drink)
Individual radioguided system
Not included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.2
832 reviews
How it compares in Madrid
- No. 46 by number of reviews among 1,711 tours in Madrid
- Starting price $34 is 50% below the typical $68 for tours of similar length in Madrid
Excurgo comparison of 1,711 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On rare occasions, Prado Museum may be closed with little notice due to private functions taking place; impacted bookings will be offered an alternative date to visit or a full refund
- Photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions
- It is possible that some of the paintings that are in our program were not available, despite belonging to the permanent collections of the three museums, because it was assigned for some exhibition, in this case, would be replaced by another painting with a similar artistic value
- Crowds or security protocols can lead to delays in skip the line access
- Admission staff may request official documentation to verify the children’s age (ID, Passport, etc). If this documentation is not provided, the payment of the difference corresponding to the adult rate may be required
- Access to the Prado Museum is guaranteed; however, Access times may be subject to change. The time allocated may be adjusted up to one day in advance, depending on the museum’s own indications and the management of access for the general public, and may be brought forward or delayed by approximately one hour
- If you choose the e-bike route, you must be able to ride a bicycle.
- If you choose the tapas tasting, you must declare any allergies, intolerances or dietary restrictions at the time of booking
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Madrid: Prado Museum Guided Tour with Optional Tapas or E-Bike lasts about 1h 30min–4h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $34 per person for this Madrid experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $192. There are 11 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 2:00 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $33, adults from $34. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point is at Calle de Felipe IV in front of Rent & Roll shop. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN, ES, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Admission staff may request official documentation to verify the children’s age (ID, Passport, etc). If this documentation is not provided, the payment of the difference corresponding to the adult rate may be required
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 832 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Julia Travel.
Reviews(832)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Great experience
Almudena was a great guide! The tour felt a little short we could have been wondering the museum for 3 more hours!
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Highly recommended
Gigi was a spectacular guide. She managed to capture our attention at all times with interesting information. She left us wanting more 😀
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Very good
Great, dynamic, and professional
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Quick visit to the Prado Museum
Gigi was a very good guide, well explained, the guided tour of the Prado Museum was very dynamic and entertaining
2
A quick getaway through the Prado
Gigi was a great guide, very dynamic, she explains everything brilliantly I would repeat this experience
6
Excellent guide and tour
Very good guide Gigi, she explained very clearly and very interesting things at a good pace, very attentive.
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Mariana best guide
Mariana the best guide. She taught us a lot, was entertaining, and the time flew by for us.
6
Best guide
Mariana is a very good guide, it flew by for us and we learned a lot.
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Very interesting
The guide that Almudena offered us was very good. Consistent, educational, and enjoyable.
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