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Prado Museum

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Prado Museum, Madrid

In a nutshell

One of the world's great art museums, with the best collection of Spanish painting: Velázquez's Las Meninas, Goya's Black Paintings and Bosch's The Garden of Earthly Delights.

Rating & popularity

#1 of 7

in our Madrid guide

Visit duration

3 h

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One of the world's great art museums, with the best collection of Spanish painting: Velázquez's Las Meninas, Goya's Black Paintings and Bosch's The Garden of Earthly Delights.

Know before you go

The collection is enormous. Pick a route – Velázquez, Goya and the Flemish masters – and treat it as a three-hour visit rather than a complete tour.

What to book

A guided highlights tour with reserved entry covers the key rooms efficiently and avoids the ticket queue.

What to check before you pay

  • Check the length – three hours in a museum is plenty for most people.
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Prado Museum tours & tickets

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Prado Museum Madrid Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket (opens in a new tab)

826 1 h 30 min

Experience the most important art gallery in Spain with our expert guide, the Museo del Prado. This gallery is one of the most visited in the world, with collections that are recognized for containing works of the greatest European artists and masters. You will get to know this museum and its works with our guide, who will take painstaking care with every detail. During this guided tour you will make a journey through the history and the art that will transport you to the time of the great masters of universal painting: Velázquez, el Greco, Goya, Tiziano, Rubens and el Bosco. You will also know the large inventory of objects that are part of the collection, such as sculptures, weapons and armor, medals and coins, photographs, books and maps. This journey full of history and art will astonish you thanks to the extensive knowledge of our guide and his ability to transport you through time, to the age of the greatest masters of painting in all the world.

from$44.21

Prado Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket (opens in a new tab)

2,038 1 h 30 min

Visit Prado Museum and admire the works of important artists such as Goya, Velázquez, Rubens, and Caravaggio amongst others known worldwide. If you are a big fan of art you cannot miss this 90 minute guided tour. The visit will take place in a nice order so you can see the different rooms and enjoy your tour. You will also take advantage of a skip-the-line entry to the Museum which will help you gain time and avoid waiting on the line to get a ticket.

from$51.01

Prado Museum Small Group Tour with Skip the Line Ticket (opens in a new tab)

1,961 1 h 30 min

We are proud to say that this experience was awarded with the Viator Experience Award 2023 for second time in a row! This tour goes through the Prado Museum highlights. There are more than one thousand paintings inside (no, we didn't make a mistake, that's the truth), so we can't explore it all, nevertheless, we provide the base for you to go on your own after the visit. That's why we like to describe this as a didactic tour. However, if you're an Art Pro, we've got good news: since we're going to be only 7 people, you can choose what to see and make requests, and that's why we like to describe this as a flexible tour. If you are coming in a bigger group, send a mail and we'll arrange the visit.

from$51.01

Royal Palace & Prado Museum Skip the Line Guided Tour (opens in a new tab)

1,617 5 h

This tour takes you to two of Madrid’s most famous landmarks. First, enjoy a guided visit to the Royal Palace, one of Europe’s largest and most beautiful palaces. Explore its stunning rooms and halls, learning about its rich history. Then, head towards the Prado Museum. Along the way, your guide will share interesting facts about the city. At the Prado Museum, you’ll see incredible works by artists like Velázquez, Goya, Murillo, Rubens, and Titian, and learn about their impact on art history. With skip-the-line access and expert guides, you’ll have a smooth and enjoyable experience. Entrance fees are included, so you can simply relax and take in Madrid’s top sights. Don’t miss this amazing experience! A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to operate.

from$81.62

Picasso Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour (opens in a new tab)

1,335 1 h 30 min

Explore Picasso’s artistic evolution through some of the key works in the Museu Picasso Barcelona: First Communion (1896) – a remarkable work painted when Picasso was just 15. Science and Charity (1897) – one of his most important paintings from his early years. Works related to Els Quatre Gats – revealing his connection with Barcelona’s artistic and intellectual circles. Las Meninas (1957) – Picasso’s fascinating reinterpretation of Velázquez’s masterpiece. Discover how Barcelona shaped Picasso’s early life and artistic development. He arrived in the city in 1895 and spent formative years studying, painting and becoming part of its vibrant artistic scene. Explore the works. Discover the story. Understand Picasso.

from$41.94

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