Why book a Prado Museum guided tour

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Deeper insights

Having a guide along as you explore the Prado Museum means you get fascinating insights into its collection, history, and significance.

Save time

Visiting a place by yourself means you’ll often have to read up on it beforehand to understand it better. With a guide, however, you can rest assured you’ll find out everything you need to know about the museum.

Skip the ticket lines

Booking a guided tour online means you won’t have to wait in ticket lines (which can involve more than a 60-minute wait during the peak season). Just meet your guide, and you’ll be escorted into the museum.

Bilingual guides

While all the guided tours to the Prado Museum offer a Spanish or English-speaking guide, you can also book a tour that gives you the benefit of a bilingual guide.

Cover everything important

Your guide will always know of the most notable paintings in the museum, the best spots to view them, and many other such details that can turn your visit from ordinary to unforgettable.

Highlights of Prado Museum guided tours

The best European art under one roof

With over 8,000 paintings, the Prado Museum gets you the best of European art covering over eight centuries, all under one roof.

See notable works

From The Third of May 1808 by Francisco de Goya to The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch, you’ll get to see some of the world’s most iconic paintings.

A vibrant history

From being built to house the Natural History Cabinet to being home to the biggest collection of European art worldwide, guided tours give you all the context you need into the Prado Museum’s colorful history.

Combos with other attractions

If you’ve got more time on your hands and want to tick more attractions off your Madrid bucket list, you can even book the {experience type="POPUP" id="9006" text="Museo del Prado & Royal Palace of Madrid Guided Tour"} or the {experience type="POPUP" id="17702" text="Museo del Prado & Reina Sofia Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry"}. These get you access to two more Spanish icons besides the Prado Museum. The highlight is that all these attractions are no more than a 10-minute walk from each other.

What to expect on a Prado Museum tour

Once you book a guided tour to the Prado Museum, you’ll receive a confirmation of your ticket on your phone. Your e-ticket will be more than enough for you to enter the museum.
You’ll also be notified of your meeting point. We recommend reaching the meeting point 15 minutes prior to give you a little leeway in case of any delays.
Once you meet your guide, they will validate your tickets. You can bypass the ticket lines and go right to the security checkpoint. During the peak season, bypassing these lines can easily save you at least 60 minutes.
Once you’ve completed the security check, your monolingual or bilingual guide will take you on a tour of the museum, highlighting some of its most notable works and explaining the museum’s history.

Frequently asked questions about Prado Museum tours

The Prado Museum is Spain’s crown jewel of art. It’s home to one of the world’s finest collections of European art, with masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, Rubens, Bosch, and more. Walking through its halls feels like flipping through the most beautiful pages of art history.

Soak in the Prado Museum's massive collection with the expertise of a guide in your language.

Everything you get: Skip the ticketing line as you enter the Prado Museum on a guided tour in a language of your choice.
Why choose this: Helps navigate one of the world's largest art collections (8,000 plus works of art!) efficiently through a structured route, with key insights into centuries-old art from some of Europe’s most famed artists.
Upgrades: Upgrade your ticket to choose a bilingual guided tour in both Spanish & English.

Inclusions #

Entry to the Prado Museum
Guided tour of the Prado Museum
Monolingual or bilingual guided tour (based on option selected)
Guided tour in English, Spanish, French, or Italian

Exclusions #

Souvenirs
Food & drinks
Audio guides
Transport

Your ticket lets you skip the ‘ticket’ lines and not the security lines.
Photography & videography are strictly prohibited at the Prado Museum.
Food & drinks are not allowed inside the museum, so make sure to pack accordingly.
The Prado Museum is wheelchair-accessible and also offers a bag-drop facility.
Some sections in the museum may be closed at the last minute at the authorities’ discretion.
Pets are not allowed at the Prado Museum.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What's not allowed

Prado Museum

Food & beverages are not allowed on this experience.
Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

Royal Palace of Madrid

The Royal Palace doesn’t have any baggage storage facilities, so avoid carrying any items you might have to leave behind.

Accessibility

Prado Museum

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Royal Palace of Madrid

This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Additional information

Prado Museum

Some sections in the museum may be closed at the last minute at the authorities’ discretion.
Your ticket lets you skip the ‘ticket’ lines and not the security lines.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Your ticket lets you skip the ‘ticket’ lines and not the security lines.
Your smartphone must remain on silent during your visit to the Royal Palace of Madrid.

Inclusions #

Skip-the-line entry to the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid
Guided tour of the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid
English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
One-hour guided walk from the Royal Palace to the Prado Museum
Radio guide system

Exclusions #

Souvenirs
Food & drinks
Transport
Audio guide

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Carry a valid ID with the name matching your booking to get your tickets validated.
Anyone between the ages of 14 and 18 who wants to visit the museum without an adult must present their national ID.
Carry ample cash, especially if you want to dine or buy yourself souvenirs.

What’s not allowed

Prado Museum

Food & drinks are prohibited inside the museum. You’ll find several dining options at the museum where you can grab a bite.
Photography and videography are strictly prohibited inside the museum.
Pets are not allowed at the museum.

Reina Sofia Museum

Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed inside the museum. Photography is strictly prohibited in area 206 (Guernica).
Food & drinks are not allowed at the museum, as you’ll find various dining options at the venue.

Accessibility

Prado Museum

The Prado Museum is accessible to wheelchair users or individuals with reduced mobility.
The museum has accessible restrooms, elevators, ramps, and platforms.
The auditorium and counters are also equipped with hearing loops.
Guide dogs are welcome at the museum, subject to all the relevant documentation.
You’ll find municipal parking spaces for those with disabilities on the Ruiz de Alarcón and Moreto streets.
The museum also offers wheelchairs and baby seats on loan for free.

Reina Sofia Museum

The museum loans special hearing loops for those with a hearing impairment.
The museum is wheelchair/pram accessible.

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Additional information

Prado Museum

Admission is free from Monday to Saturday between 6pm and 8pm and on Sundays and holidays from 5pm to 7pm.
Visitors under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by an adult.
All entrances have a free service to deposit outerwear and personal items you can’t carry into the museum, albeit with limited capacity, so plan accordingly.
You’ll find information points at all the museum’s entrances.
While food & drinks are not allowed, you can grab a bite at Cafe Prado or at the Ionic Gallery Tea Room.
Some sections of the museum may be subject to closures at the authorities’ discretion.

Reina Sofia Museum

Admission is free on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday between 7pm and 9pm.
Admission on Sundays is free between 12:30pm and 2:15pm.
Visitors under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by an adult.
The museum remains closed on Tuesdays.
Guests with small backpacks must wear them in front to avoid disturbing other visitors and to avoid them brushing against the artworks.

Inclusions #

Skip-the-line entry to the Prado and Reina Sofia Museums
Guided tour of the Prado and Reina Sofia Museums
Expert English or Spanish speaking guide (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

Audio guide

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Prado Museum

Your ticket lets you skip the ticket lines, but not the security lines.
You’ll get a radio guide system along with earphones, allowing you to clearly hear your guide on your tour.
Photography & videography are strictly prohibited at the Prado Museum.
Food & drinks are not allowed inside the museum, so make sure to pack accordingly.
The museum is wheelchair/pram-accessible.
Some sections in the museum may be closed at the last minute at the authorities’ discretion.
Pets are not allowed at the Prado Museum.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Your ticket lets you skip the ticket lines, but not the security lines.
The palace is wheelchair accessible.
Your smartphone must remain on silent during your visit to the Royal Palace of Madrid.
The Royal Palace doesn’t have any baggage storage facilities, so avoid carrying any items you might have to leave behind.

Inclusions #

Skip-the-line entry to the Prado Museum
Skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace
Guided tour in Spanish, English, or both (as per option selected)
One-hour guided walk from the Royal Palace to the Prado Museum
Radio guide system

Exclusions #

Souvenirs
Food & drinks
Audio guide

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Soak in the Prado Museum's massive collection with the expertise of a guide in your language.

Everything you get: Skip the ticketing line as you enter the Prado Museum on a guided tour in a language of your choice.
Why choose this: Helps navigate one of the world's largest art collections (8,000 plus works of art!) efficiently through a structured route, with key insights into centuries-old art from some of Europe’s most famed artists.
Upgrades: Upgrade your ticket to choose a bilingual guided tour in both Spanish & English.

Inclusions #

Entry to the Prado Museum
Guided tour of the Prado Museum
Monolingual or bilingual guided tour (based on option selected)
Guided tour in English, Spanish, French, or Italian

Exclusions #

Souvenirs
Food & drinks
Audio guides
Transport

Your ticket lets you skip the ‘ticket’ lines and not the security lines.
Photography & videography are strictly prohibited at the Prado Museum.
Food & drinks are not allowed inside the museum, so make sure to pack accordingly.
The Prado Museum is wheelchair-accessible and also offers a bag-drop facility.
Some sections in the museum may be closed at the last minute at the authorities’ discretion.
Pets are not allowed at the Prado Museum.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What's not allowed

Prado Museum

Food & beverages are not allowed on this experience.
Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

Royal Palace of Madrid

The Royal Palace doesn’t have any baggage storage facilities, so avoid carrying any items you might have to leave behind.

Accessibility

Prado Museum

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Royal Palace of Madrid

This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Additional information

Prado Museum

Some sections in the museum may be closed at the last minute at the authorities’ discretion.
Your ticket lets you skip the ‘ticket’ lines and not the security lines.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Your ticket lets you skip the ‘ticket’ lines and not the security lines.
Your smartphone must remain on silent during your visit to the Royal Palace of Madrid.

Inclusions #

Skip-the-line entry to the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid
Guided tour of the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid
English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
One-hour guided walk from the Royal Palace to the Prado Museum
Radio guide system

Exclusions #

Souvenirs
Food & drinks
Transport
Audio guide

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Carry a valid ID with the name matching your booking to get your tickets validated.
Anyone between the ages of 14 and 18 who wants to visit the museum without an adult must present their national ID.
Carry ample cash, especially if you want to dine or buy yourself souvenirs.

What’s not allowed

Prado Museum

Food & drinks are prohibited inside the museum. You’ll find several dining options at the museum where you can grab a bite.
Photography and videography are strictly prohibited inside the museum.
Pets are not allowed at the museum.

Reina Sofia Museum

Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed inside the museum. Photography is strictly prohibited in area 206 (Guernica).
Food & drinks are not allowed at the museum, as you’ll find various dining options at the venue.

Accessibility

Prado Museum

The Prado Museum is accessible to wheelchair users or individuals with reduced mobility.
The museum has accessible restrooms, elevators, ramps, and platforms.
The auditorium and counters are also equipped with hearing loops.
Guide dogs are welcome at the museum, subject to all the relevant documentation.
You’ll find municipal parking spaces for those with disabilities on the Ruiz de Alarcón and Moreto streets.
The museum also offers wheelchairs and baby seats on loan for free.

Reina Sofia Museum

The museum loans special hearing loops for those with a hearing impairment.
The museum is wheelchair/pram accessible.

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Additional information

Prado Museum

Admission is free from Monday to Saturday between 6pm and 8pm and on Sundays and holidays from 5pm to 7pm.
Visitors under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by an adult.
All entrances have a free service to deposit outerwear and personal items you can’t carry into the museum, albeit with limited capacity, so plan accordingly.
You’ll find information points at all the museum’s entrances.
While food & drinks are not allowed, you can grab a bite at Cafe Prado or at the Ionic Gallery Tea Room.
Some sections of the museum may be subject to closures at the authorities’ discretion.

Reina Sofia Museum

Admission is free on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday between 7pm and 9pm.
Admission on Sundays is free between 12:30pm and 2:15pm.
Visitors under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by an adult.
The museum remains closed on Tuesdays.
Guests with small backpacks must wear them in front to avoid disturbing other visitors and to avoid them brushing against the artworks.

Inclusions #

Skip-the-line entry to the Prado and Reina Sofia Museums
Guided tour of the Prado and Reina Sofia Museums
Expert English or Spanish speaking guide (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

Audio guide

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Prado Museum

Your ticket lets you skip the ticket lines, but not the security lines.
You’ll get a radio guide system along with earphones, allowing you to clearly hear your guide on your tour.
Photography & videography are strictly prohibited at the Prado Museum.
Food & drinks are not allowed inside the museum, so make sure to pack accordingly.
The museum is wheelchair/pram-accessible.
Some sections in the museum may be closed at the last minute at the authorities’ discretion.
Pets are not allowed at the Prado Museum.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Your ticket lets you skip the ticket lines, but not the security lines.
The palace is wheelchair accessible.
Your smartphone must remain on silent during your visit to the Royal Palace of Madrid.
The Royal Palace doesn’t have any baggage storage facilities, so avoid carrying any items you might have to leave behind.

Inclusions #

Skip-the-line entry to the Prado Museum
Skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace
Guided tour in Spanish, English, or both (as per option selected)
One-hour guided walk from the Royal Palace to the Prado Museum
Radio guide system

Exclusions #

Souvenirs
Food & drinks
Audio guide

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Guided Tours

Museo del Prado Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Soak in the Prado Museum's massive collection with the expertise of a guide in your language.

Everything you get: Skip the ticketing line as you enter the Prado Museum on a guided tour in a language of your choice.
Why choose this: Helps navigate one of the world's largest art collections (8,000 plus works of art!) efficiently through a structured route, with key insights into centuries-old art from some of Europe’s most famed artists.
Upgrades: Upgrade your ticket to choose a bilingual guided tour in both Spanish & English.

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Check availability

Free cancellation

Book now, pay later

1 hr. 30 min. - 2 hr.

Guided Tours

Museo del Prado & Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

What's not allowed

Prado Museum

Food & beverages are not allowed on this experience.
Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

Royal Palace of Madrid

The Royal Palace doesn’t have any baggage storage facilities, so avoid carrying any items you might have to leave behind.

Accessibility

Prado Museum

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Royal Palace of Madrid

This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Additional information

Prado Museum

Some sections in the museum may be closed at the last minute at the authorities’ discretion.
Your ticket lets you skip the ‘ticket’ lines and not the security lines.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Your ticket lets you skip the ‘ticket’ lines and not the security lines.
Your smartphone must remain on silent during your visit to the Royal Palace of Madrid.

‌

Check availability

Free cancellation

Book now, pay later

5 hr.

Museo del Prado & Reina Sofía Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

What to bring

Carry a valid ID with the name matching your booking to get your tickets validated.
Anyone between the ages of 14 and 18 who wants to visit the museum without an adult must present their national ID.
Carry ample cash, especially if you want to dine or buy yourself souvenirs.

What’s not allowed

Prado Museum

Food & drinks are prohibited inside the museum. You’ll find several dining options at the museum where you can grab a bite.
Photography and videography are strictly prohibited inside the museum.
Pets are not allowed at the museum.

Reina Sofia Museum

Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed inside the museum. Photography is strictly prohibited in area 206 (Guernica).
Food & drinks are not allowed at the museum, as you’ll find various dining options at the venue.

Accessibility

Prado Museum

The Prado Museum is accessible to wheelchair users or individuals with reduced mobility.
The museum has accessible restrooms, elevators, ramps, and platforms.
The auditorium and counters are also equipped with hearing loops.
Guide dogs are welcome at the museum, subject to all the relevant documentation.
You’ll find municipal parking spaces for those with disabilities on the Ruiz de Alarcón and Moreto streets.
The museum also offers wheelchairs and baby seats on loan for free.

Reina Sofia Museum

The museum loans special hearing loops for those with a hearing impairment.
The museum is wheelchair/pram accessible.

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Additional information

Prado Museum

Admission is free from Monday to Saturday between 6pm and 8pm and on Sundays and holidays from 5pm to 7pm.
Visitors under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by an adult.
All entrances have a free service to deposit outerwear and personal items you can’t carry into the museum, albeit with limited capacity, so plan accordingly.
You’ll find information points at all the museum’s entrances.
While food & drinks are not allowed, you can grab a bite at Cafe Prado or at the Ionic Gallery Tea Room.
Some sections of the museum may be subject to closures at the authorities’ discretion.

Reina Sofia Museum

Admission is free on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday between 7pm and 9pm.
Admission on Sundays is free between 12:30pm and 2:15pm.
Visitors under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by an adult.
The museum remains closed on Tuesdays.
Guests with small backpacks must wear them in front to avoid disturbing other visitors and to avoid them brushing against the artworks.

‌

Check availability

Free cancellation

Book now, pay later

4 hr. - 4 hr. 30 min.

Guided tour

Museo del Prado & Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Prado Museum

Your ticket lets you skip the ticket lines, but not the security lines.
You’ll get a radio guide system along with earphones, allowing you to clearly hear your guide on your tour.
Photography & videography are strictly prohibited at the Prado Museum.
Food & drinks are not allowed inside the museum, so make sure to pack accordingly.
The museum is wheelchair/pram-accessible.
Some sections in the museum may be closed at the last minute at the authorities’ discretion.
Pets are not allowed at the Prado Museum.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Your ticket lets you skip the ticket lines, but not the security lines.
The palace is wheelchair accessible.
Your smartphone must remain on silent during your visit to the Royal Palace of Madrid.
The Royal Palace doesn’t have any baggage storage facilities, so avoid carrying any items you might have to leave behind.

‌

Check availability

Free cancellation

Book now, pay later

4 hr.

Guided tour

Prado Museum tours

Why book a Prado Museum guided tour

Deeper insights

Save time

Skip the ticket lines

Bilingual guides

Cover everything important

Highlights of Prado Museum guided tours

The best European art under one roof

See notable works

A vibrant history

Combos with other attractions

What to expect on a Prado Museum tour

Frequently asked questions about Prado Museum tours

What makes the Prado Museum a must-visit in Madrid?

Can you take a guided tour of the Prado Museum?

What are the highlights I’ll see on a Prado Museum tour?

Are Prado Museum guided tours available in multiple languages?

Are there combo tours that include the Prado Museum and other attractions?

How much time can I save with a guided tour?

Prado Museum tours

What's not allowed

Accessibility

Additional information

What to bring

What’s not allowed

Prado Museum

Reina Sofia Museum

Accessibility

Prado Museum

Reina Sofia Museum

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Additional information

Prado Museum

Reina Sofia Museum

Prado Museum

Royal Palace of Madrid

What's not allowed

Accessibility

Additional information

What to bring

What’s not allowed

Prado Museum

Reina Sofia Museum

Accessibility

Prado Museum

Reina Sofia Museum

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Additional information

Prado Museum

Reina Sofia Museum

Prado Museum

Royal Palace of Madrid

Museo del Prado Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Museo del Prado & Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

What's not allowed

Accessibility

Additional information

Museo del Prado & Reina Sofía Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

What to bring

What’s not allowed

Prado Museum

Reina Sofia Museum

Accessibility

Prado Museum

Reina Sofia Museum

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Additional information

Prado Museum

Reina Sofia Museum

Museo del Prado & Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Prado Museum

Royal Palace of Madrid