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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Visit two of Madrid’s most important sights in a half day morning tour. Avoid the queues and explore both sites with your private guide. Enter the Royal Palace and admire one of the best preserved palaces in Europe. Discover the Prado Museum and see some of the most important artworks by artists such as El Bosco and Goya.
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Tour in English
Tour in Spanish
What's included
Local guide
1 hour walk from the Royal Palace to the Prado Museum
Royal Palace and Prado Museum skip the line access and guided tour
Radio guide system
What to expect
Royal Palace of Madrid
2h 15m · Admission ticket included
Start your tour at the majestic Royal Palace where, accompanied by your guide, you can immerse yourself in its fascinating history. This impressive building, twice the size of Buckingham Palace, was the official residence of the Spanish Monarchy from 1766 to 1931. Built in a splendid Italian Baroque style, today it is still the venue for royal receptions and important ceremonies. Take a stroll through the Plaza de Armas and marvel at the tapestries, the elegant rooms decorated with antique furniture and the details in the Grand Staircase, theThrone Room and the Gala Dining Room, among other places steeped in history.
Literary Quarter (Barrio de Las Letras)
Pass by
After visiting the Royal Palace, walk into the charming Literary Quarter, a historic area full of life, cobblestone streets and reminders of Spanish literary greats such as Cervantes, Quevedo and Lope de Vega. This neighbourhood, full of charm, will take you to your next stop: the Prado Museum.
Museo Nacional del Prado
2h 15m · Admission ticket included
At the Prado Museum, our guide will take you on a tour of the most iconic works of this world-renowned museum. Discover masterpieces by legendary artists such as El Bosco, El Greco, Velázquez, Goya and Rubens. Learn about the history and initial purpose of this building, which today houses more than 1,000 works from four different centuries. Be enveloped by the stories behind the paintings and admire the beauty and detail of each work as you explore this must-see gallery.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Julià Travel Office: C/ San Nicolás, 15 – 28013 Madrid, Check in at the counter.
End point
Julià Travel Office: C/ San Nicolás, 15 – 28013 Madrid, Check in at the counter.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions.
Please note: some of the paintings might not be available despite belonging to the permanent collection for reasons out of our control. In those cases, the itinerary will be modified to comprise another painting with similar artistic value and significance.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
