Madrid Sightseeing Tour and Prado Museum Guided Visit
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WHEN
Friday 3 January to Friday 10 January
ADDRESS
, Gran Via
COMPANY
Madrid Sightseeing Tour and Prado Museum Guided Visit
Highlights
- Discover the most emblematic places from Madrid in a panoramic tour
- Learn about Madrid's expansion after the War of Independence from the French
- Visit the legendary Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas Bull Ring
- Explore the streets of the Hapsburgs, Bourbons and more
- Get to know the masterpieces from famous painters like El Greco in Prado Museum
Description
Enjoy a combined 5-hour sightseeing tour of Madrid’s historic neighborhoods and fabled Prado Museum, home to one of the world’s greatest collections of art.
Take a journey through history and explore Madrid's medieval origins, seeing sites such as the Arabic fortress from the days of Muslim rule and the Art Deco buildings of Gran Via.
See the Renaissance and Baroque buildings of Calle Mayor, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa from the Hapsburg Madrid of Felipe II. Learn about the Bourbon layout laid down under Carlos III, and see the ostentatious Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain, and Puerta de Alcalá.
Discover a more contemporary side to Madrid at the emblematic Ventas Bullring and Santiago Bernabeu Football Stadium. Experience Paseo del Prado (Walk of Art: Thyssen, Prado & Reina Sofía Museums), Royal Botanic Gardens of Madrid, Cibeles Square, Alcalá's Gate or Gran Vía Street.
Then, skip the line and explore Madrid’s Prado Museum and see some of the world’s great masterpieces. Start with the works of Bosch, including The Garden of Earthly Delights, and continue through rooms devoted to Greco and Velázquez, and end with Goya’s portait of the family of Carlos IV and the masterful Third of May 1808.
Includes
Bilingual tour guide ( English and Spanish)
Guided panoramic tour
Air-conditioned motor coach
Entrance and guided tour to Prado Museum
Individual radioguide system for Prado Museum guided tour
Skip-the line access to the Prado Museum
Important Information
- Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Visitors must follow Prado Museum security guidelines; photography and filming are prohibited inside exhibitions.
- The itinerary may change due to city events (demonstrations, sports, cultural events, or public works), and some paintings may be unavailable despite being part of the museums' permanent collections.
- Rest stops for photos at Plaza Mayor, Debod’s Temple, and Las Ventas Bullring will be made if weather permits, accompanied by a guide.
- Delays in skip-the-line access may occur due to crowds or security protocols.
- Official ID may be required to verify children's ages.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund