Prado Museum Tour & Lunch at the Oldest Restaurant in the World

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Duration3h 30m - 4h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Any trip to Madrid should feature two things: a visit to the Prado Museum and a meal at Botín. On this tour, you'll experience both! Begin with an exploration of the highlights of the Prado’s massive collection, carefully selected so you don’t have to worry about navigating the 7,000+ pieces on your own. Then, you're off on a guided cultural walking tour through Madrid to Botín, the oldest restaurant in the world. Head behind the scenes for an exclusive tour before enjoying a three-course meal, including their signature dish.

Options

Prado Museum & VIP Botin Tour

Explore the Prado Museum with an expert guide, then enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour and VIP three-course lunch at Botin.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Starting point:
Monument to Goya, C. de Felipe IV, s/n, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Tapas, History Tour with Botin

Tapas & Botin (without Prado): Join this tapas walking tour through Madrid's historic centre. Stop at two iconic bars and enjoy a VIP dinner at Botín.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starting point:
Monument Calderon de la Barca, Pl. de Sta. Ana, Centro, 28012, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Private Prado & VIP Botín Tour

Prado Museum & Botín Lunch: Set off on a private tour of the Prado’s masterpieces with an expert guide, followed by VIP early access and lunch at Botín.
Starting point:
Monument to Goya, C. de Felipe IV, s/n, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

What's included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • 3 tasting stops with 5 tapas, dessert & 4 drinks (Tapas & History option only)
  • Plaza Mayor
  • VIP tour and meal at Botin
  • Botín kitchen and wine cellar
  • Literary Quarter
  • Botín restaurant
  • 1.5 hour tour of the Prado Museum (Prado option only)
  • 3-course traditional Spanish lunch & 2 drinks (Prado option only)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

What to expect

  1. Museo Nacional del Prado
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The best of Madrid’s artistic masterpieces awaits on a comprehensive tour of the Prado Museum. Meet your guide at the statue of Francisco Goya just outside and skip the line into Spain’s national art museum, home to over 7,000 pieces. With an expert in art history on hand, you’ll be guided to the crème de la crème of the masterpieces on display. Take in the breathtaking detail of works by Goya, Velazquez, and more, and discover the stories behind each careful brushstroke. Enjoy free time at the end of your museum tour to browse the gift shop or purchase a snack. (if option selected)
  2. Literary Quarter (Barrio de Las Letras)
    40m
    Next, discover another aspect of Madrid’s history on a stroll through the charming Literary Quarter, where many of Spain’s literary geniuses have trodden these very paths.
  3. Plaza Mayor
    Pass by
    You'll also stop in the lively Plaza Mayor and hear stories from your guide about how Spain's history was shaped here.
  4. Casa Alberto
    Pass by
    The Tapas & History with Botín tour option starts here with a glass of vermouth, the house tapas, and some Manchego cheese. While enjoying this traditional Spanish aperitif, you'll learn about its history on the ground floor of what was once the home of Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quijote lived. (if option selected)
  5. Pass by
    Family-owned and historic Casa del Abuelo. We will go to and try gambas al ajillo, one of Spain’s most beloved dishes. We will discover how this dish actually came from poverty though now celebrated. We will drink Grandpa’s house wine, made at the family vineyards. (if option selected)
  6. 1h 50m
    Next, it’s time for a veritable Spanish feast! Step past the long lines forming outside before the restaurant even opens its doors. Your guide will show you the cave beneath the restaurant, which was part of a tunnel system that once spread underneath Madrid, and take you behind the scenes of the historic kitchen where 300-year-old ovens make time-perfected recipes. Finally, sit down for a three-course meal and feast on specialties such as Botín’s signature roast suckling pig. (last stop for both options)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets by the statue of Calderón de la Barca.

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at the Monument to Goya (Calle de Felipe IV, s/n) located in front of the Prado Museum's main ticket office.

End point

Outside of Botín Restaurant

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is in English.
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women.
  • This tour is not suitable for vegans or those with celiac disease.
  • Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
  • Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Your itinerary may vary depending on the option selected. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
  • The number of the tasting stops and tapas and drinks included in your tour may vary depending on the option selected.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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