Madrid: Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour

4.6 (27 reviews) Madrid, Spain
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Embark on a route through El Retiro's most famous sites such as the Crystal Palace and the Felipe IV Gate, as well as some places that are not listed in guidebooks.

El Retiro has more than 19,000 trees of 167 different species, a lake, and a variety of different sculptures, important buildings, and gardens that make the park one of the most famous in the world and one of the main attractions in Madrid.

Then, you will take a walk along the Paseo del Prado until you reach the Museum, where you can enjoy all the beauty and history of The Prado Museum, the main Spanish national art museum.

Explore one of the greatest art museums in the world without having to queue and awe at the splendorous works of Francisco Goya, the single most extensively represented artist, as well as by Hieronymus Bosch, El Greco, Peter Paul Rubens, Titian, and Diego Velázquez.

Options

Spanish Guided Tour
English Guided Tour

What's included

  • Guided tour of the Prado Museum at 12:45pm in Spanish or at 4:15pm in English.
  • Guided Tour of the Prado Museum
  • Walking tour of El Retiro Park
  • Skip-the-line Entry Tickets to the Prado Museum
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food or beverages
  • Hotel pick up or transfer

What to expect

  1. Puerta de Alcala
    Pass by
    The meeting point is around this place.
  2. Puerta De La Independencia
    5m · Admission ticket included
    The meeting point is exactly at the Independence Gate of the Retiro Park.
  3. Parque del Retiro
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    It was built in the mid-17th century for the enjoyment of King Philip IV. It is the most important park in Madrid.
  4. Estanque Grande del Retiro
    Pass by
    It is located in the Retiro Park, it used for water shows, such as naval battles and boat rides of the kings and their court.
  5. Palacio De Cristal
    Pass by
    A beautiful palace, with a combination of iron and glass and lots of light coming through its walls.
  6. Paseo del Prado
    Pass by
    You will walk along the Paseo del Prado observing all its beauty.
  7. Estatua de Francisco de Goya
    5m
    Is the meeting point for the beginning of the visit to the Prado Museum. It is a Spanish sculpture dedicated to the Aragonese painter Francisco de Goya.
  8. Museo Nacional del Prado
    2h · Admission ticket included
    One of the most visited museums in the world, full of paintings by Spanish masters and several European pictorial schools.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Puerta de la Independencia of Retiro Park, in Plaza de la Independencia.

End point

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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Mobile voucher accepted.

Cancellation policy

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

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