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Royal Palace & Prado Museum Skip the Line Guided Tour
4.5(1,596)Madrid5 hours
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At a glance
Duration
5 hours
Price from
$82 / person
Location
Madrid, Spain
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 1,596 reviews
Languages
EN, EN, IT, IT
Group
Small group, up to 30
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Naturanda Turismo Ambiental
Meeting point
You found the guide at Monument of Goya.
Description
This tour takes you to two of Madrid’s most famous landmarks. First, enjoy a guided visit to the Royal Palace, one of Europe’s largest and most beautiful palaces. Explore its stunning rooms and halls, learning about its rich history.
Then, head towards the Prado Museum. Along the way, your guide will share interesting facts about the city.
At the Prado Museum, you’ll see incredible works by artists like Velázquez, Goya, Murillo, Rubens, and Titian, and learn about their impact on art history.
With skip-the-line access and expert guides, you’ll have a smooth and enjoyable experience. Entrance fees are included, so you can simply relax and take in Madrid’s top sights. Don’t miss this amazing experience!
A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to operate.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
12 times a day, 9:45 AM–12:30 PM
Next available
Sat, Oct 10
Adult (ages 18+)
$82
Youth (ages 13–17)
$57
Child (ages 4–12)
$57
Infant (ages 0–3)
Free
In demand: 314 of the next 360 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Monumental Madrid SPANISH
Tour in Spanish
Starting point:
Plaza de España, 9, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Monumental Madrid ITALIAN
Tour in Italian
Starting point:
Monument to Goya, C. de Felipe IV, s/n, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Monumental Madrid ENGLISH
Tour in English
Starting point:
Plaza de España, 9, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Itinerary
Plaza De Espana
Admission included10 min
The meeting point is at Naturanda Tourism Office at Plaza de España 9
Royal Palace of Madrid
Admission included90 min
We will visit the Royal Palace of Madrid. We will enter with a skip-the-line ticket.
Plaza de la Villa
Pass by
An important historic square in Madrid’s old town. It was a key center in medieval times and was home to the city's town hall.
Plaza Mayor
Pass by
This square is the heart of the historic district "Madrid de los Austrias", the city's old town.
Puerta del Sol
Pass by
One of Madrid's most famous squares, home to the iconic Bear and the Strawberry Tree statue and the historic post office clock, which has been the source of the New Year's Eve chimes since 1962.
Congreso de Los Diputados
Pass by
The Palace of the Cortes, or the Palace of the Congress of Deputies, is the building that houses the Congress of Deputies, one of the two chambers of the Cortes Generales, the Spanish Parliament.
Museo Nacional del Prado
Admission included90 min
We will visit the Prado Museum. We will enter with a skip-the-line ticket.
What's included
Included
Prado Museum Skip the Line Ticket
Official guide
Madrid Royal Palace Skip the Line Ticket
Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
1,596 reviews
5
1,184
4
181
3
117
2
54
1
60
How it compares in Madrid
No. 28 by number of reviews among 1,709 tours in Madrid
Starting price $82 is 62% below the typical $217 for tours of similar length in Madrid
Excurgo comparison of 1,709 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 Royal Palace & Prado Museum Skip the Line Guided Tour take?
Royal Palace & Prado Museum Skip the Line Guided Tour lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Royal Palace & Prado Museum Skip the Line Guided Tour cost?
Prices start at $82 per person for this Madrid experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Royal Palace & Prado Museum Skip the Line Guided Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 12 departures a day between 9:45 AM and 12:30 PM.
How much does Royal Palace & Prado Museum Skip the Line Guided Tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–12 pay from $57, adults from $82. Infants go free.
Does Royal Palace & Prado Museum Skip the Line Guided Tour sell out?
It can: 314 of the next 360 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Royal Palace & Prado Museum Skip the Line Guided 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 You found the guide at Monument of Goya. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Royal Palace & Prado Museum Skip the Line Guided Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN, IT, IT, 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 wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(1,596)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Neil_W
October 1, 2026 · via Viator
We were very disappointed...
We were very disappointed in the tour. Meeting place changed last minute, several people went to original meetings place and were told of the change and had to take a taxi to the new location. We booked this tour with the palace first followed by the Prado specifically so we would be able to remain touring the Prado after the tour was completed. At the last minute they change the order and started at the Prado. We decided to skip the place tour since the Prado is soooo big!
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Navigator11637083622
September 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Palace to Prado Museum
The Palace and Museum tours themselves were nice. However, it was not revealed in the description of the tour that you had to find your own way from the Palace to the Museum. Some people took an Uber ... we did not feel comfortable leaving the guide in case we got lost. So, we ended up walking with the guide from the Palace to the Museum. We were also running late, so we had to walk fairly quickly, and it was over a mile walk. It was just an unexpected revelation during the tour.
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alanbG1672JF
September 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Poor service and did not refund for cancelled tours
Terrible.
We showed up and they told us our palace tour and guided tours of prado museum were cancelled. They gave us unguided tour for museum and have not refunded the entire amount. I will call TripAdvisor and complain
Operator response
Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're really sorry to hear you had some inconveniences and we would like to express our most sincere apologies. We took notes of the comments you shared with us and we will be reviewing your case with our staff to ensure it won't happen again. Kind regards from Madrid.
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Daniel_C
September 27, 2026 · via Viator
Maria was an excellent...
Maria was an excellent guide! Enjoyed the tour very much. Only suggestion would be to include time for a lunch break after the Royal Palace before the long walk to The Prado museum.
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irellis
September 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Long walk
There should be a shuttle from palace to museum. In spite of information during walk, after 40 minutes of walking to the museum I was too tired to enjoy it fully. There was no info provided in tour description indicating of the long walk between the two sites. I would not recommend this tour on that basis.
Operator response
Hi, thank you very much for your feedback. We're really sorry to hear you had some inconveniences. We took notes of your comments and we will be reviewing them with our staff to ensure your voice is being heard. Kind regards.
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Cliff_D
September 26, 2026 · via Viator
Rueben was an excellent...
Rueben was an excellent and enthusiastic tour guide. His love and appreciation of Madrid and art showed through. Be advised that this tour involves a lot of walking and standing!
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C4824XXtatianan
September 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Visit to the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace. A very pleasant and fun experience thanks to the guide
Excellent service from Juan Antonio
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luzp909
September 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A rich and beautiful experience
A wonderful experience. We did both the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace with Juan Antonio. A very well-prepared guide, who is also friendly and makes you experience rich Spanish history with simple words. We highly recommend it. Thank you Juan Antonio for your professionalism and your friendliness
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AngelaMaria_P
September 23, 2026 · via Viator
Great tour guide
This tour does not include transportation from the museum to the Royal Palace they walk and it’s a long walk. Also, they changed the location to meet last minute, so make sure you read your emails before you head to the tour. We wasted €20 on taxis and almost missed it tour guide was excellent
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Maribel_A
September 23, 2026 · via Viator
Amazing tour
It was very thorough. Angela was amazing, very informative. She was very knowledgeable and made sure we understood everything!
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