Prado museum guided tour

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Spanish and European art at the Prado Museum, where masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez, and Bosch come to life.

Visit the Prado Museum accompanied by an accredited guide.
Enjoy one of the largest art spanish collections in the world!

Personalization, quality and professionalism distinguish us

Certainly, it is the star attraction of Tour Time! It’s one of the most important Art Galleries in the world. Come and visit Museo del Prado with us! You’ll be accompanied by our certified guide who is an art historian and of course a Museo del Prado lover!

What is the price of a private tour of the Prado Museum?

Private groups €180 (up to 4 people).
Additional €45. Check prices for collectives groups or company events.
Children younger than 6: Free.
Reduced price: 29€ (Children from 6 to 12 and people with special needs). The discount applies as long as it does not affect the base price of 180€.
Note: Please inquire about possible weekend price variations for private groups.
What are private groups? These are groups of families, companies, or friends of up to 20 people, according to current regulations as of June 1st*. Until May 31st, groups can be expanded to 29 people, subject to availability at the ticket office. The visit is private in the sense that no one from outside the group joins. If there are more members, they must be divided into subgroups.
*From June 1st: Maximum limit of 20 people without exception for general groups.
* Check out our special prices for companies, educational groups, and other organizations. In accordance with Prado Museum regulations: *Educational groups of more than 30 members must be divided into subgroups of no more than 30 and accompanied by a guide, teacher, or supervisor. *Other groups and companies: The limit is 20 people (including the guide).

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How long does the visit last?

¿What does this visit include?

Personalized service. We adapt to each client.
Regular and/or exclusive Tour Time guides, friends of the Prado Museum.
Adapted itinerary to see the museum's most important works. See the basic itinerary below.
Level explanations and anecdotes.
Assistance and support from the Tour Time team.
Civil Liability Insurance.
We can organize the visit in several languages, mainly: Spanish, English, French, Italian and German, among others.

Not included (Prado Museum Tickets):

Tickets to the Prado Museum are not included in the price of the guided tour. Please contact the Tour Time team before purchasing tickets.

Prado Museum admission prices: General admission: €15 / Reduced admission: €7.50. You can purchase your tickets on the day at the museum or book them through Tour Time at no additional cost to avoid lines. If you’d like us to purchase them, please indicate this on the contact form. Busy weekends are more frequent, so please book as soon as possible to ensure everything is organized.

Pickup service from the airport or any other point in Madrid is available upon reservation.

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Fill in the form for reservation or find out about the visit with an accredited guide. Indicate if you want to buy the tickets to the Prado Museum through Tour Time.

FAQ

- How do I make a reservation? Fill out the form indicating the day and time, number of people, etc. We will contact you to discuss the details so you don’t have any questions.
- Is there a minimum number of participants? The published price is for a minimum of two people, but we also customize for one person. Check the price by filling out the information form.
- What is the payment method? Bank transfer, card payment, or cash.
- What are radio guides? They are a wireless guidance system that allows easy communication between the guide and the visitor. It is the most practical and advisable method of communication so you don’t miss any detail. Not to be confused with an audio guide (in this case, there is no physical person interacting with the visitor).

Cancellation

Users can cancel their reservation up to 72 hours before the contracted service and receive a refund of the amount paid, deducting any management and reservation fees.
If the cancellation is made less than 24 hours in advance or there is no show, there will be no refund as the services will be closed and will generate costs.
Note: Some services may have specific conditions depending on the providers.

Prado Museum. ITINERARY

If there’s a tour our team is proud of, that’s the Museo del Prado one. Without doubt it’s the Jewel in the Crown and the cross cutting element within the famous Golden Triangle of Art of Madrid.

Not only is it one of the most important art galleries on a national and international level but also it has been recently declared World Heritage along with the other buildings which have the luck to belong with the Paseo del Prado and the gardens of the Buen Retiro.

Being able to access to this prestigious container of art, it’s like you can enter in a some kind of Palace of Time through which you’ll have the chance to choose among numerous doors the ones you wish to open and every one will let you travel in different moments of the past.

They are like little remnants of history which will let you know and even chat with historical figures

From Las Meninas by Velázquez, to el Jardín de las Delicias by El Bosco, passing through Francisco de Goya and his Pinturas Negras, Rembrandt, Rubens, Tiziano, Murillo, Fra Angelico, Clara Peeters and her Bodegones or the new and recently opened rooms of the XIX century, you’ll enjoy a wide selection of unique works in the world.

Come and visit this artistic treasure along with historians who will accompany you on this pilgrimage in which you’ll get to know the great masters of the Prado.

The main goal of the tour is to learn how to watch a piece of art and spell out its meaning. To do so you need to feel as you are part of it, camouflage yourself is the key

Museums are places where time is transformed into space
Orhan Pamuk

British paintings in the Museo del Prado

Are you an art enthusiast planning a trip to Madrid? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore the exquisite collection of twenty-eight British paintings at the Museo del Prado. This hidden gem is one of only two significant collections of British art in Spain, offering a unique perspective on the British artistic heritage. Join us on a journey through time as we delve into this remarkable collection.

The Museo del Prado boasts a remarkable collection of twenty-eight British paintings, making it a must-visit for art lovers. This collection is distinct from the continental artists active in England, such as Hans Holbein the Younger, John de Critz, Peter Lely, Godfrey Kneller, Daniel Mytens, Simon Dubois, and Antony van Dyck, which are classified elsewhere in the Prado collection.

Some of the artist represented:

Thomas Gainsborough (Portrait of Dr Isaac Henrique Sequiera)
Thomas Lawrence (A Lady of the Storer Family, Miss Martha Carr)
Francis Cotes (Portrait of Anne Sawbridge)
Martin Archer Shee (Portrait of Mr Storer,)
John Watson Gordon (Portrait of an English Gentleman)
John Opie (Portrait of a Gentleman)
John Hoppner (Portrait of an Unknown Lady, Portrait of Mrs. Thornton)
Thomas Hudson (Portrait of a Lady with her Daughter)
John Francis Rigaud (The three favorite air travelers)
William Beechey (Portrait of gentleman).

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Guided Tour of the Prado Museum

Everything you need to know before visiting the Prado with a private guide from Tour Time.

The visit and the works

The Prado Museum houses more than 7,000 works on permanent display, which makes it practically impossible to appreciate in depth without guidance. A private Tour Time guide designs a route through the most important works — Las Meninas, The Garden of Earthly Delights, The Third of May 1808, The Majas — and explains the historical context, the techniques and the stories behind each piece.
The route is adapted to the group's interests, but typically includes masterpieces by Velázquez (Las Meninas, The Spinners), Goya (The Nude Maja, The Clothed Maja, the Black Paintings, The Third of May), Bosch (The Garden of Earthly Delights), El Greco, Titian, Rubens and Murillo. The guide selects the most relevant works to make the most of the time available without overloading the visit.
Yes. Tour Time can organise itineraries combining the Prado Museum with the Reina Sofía Museum or the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, the three museums of the Paseo del Arte. It's recommended to dedicate a separate visit to each museum, but the team advises on the best combination based on the time available.

Duration, tickets and audience

The guided tour of the Prado usually lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours: an ideal amount of time to explore the main rooms without feeling rushed. For groups with specific interests in particular collections, the route can be adapted and extended.
Prado Museum tickets are managed together with the tour booking. Tour Time advises on the best way to purchase them depending on the date and the type of group, avoiding queues at the box office. In high season, it's recommended to arrange them well in advance.
Yes. Tour Time adapts the route and the language to the group's level. For families with children or school groups, the guide uses educational resources, anecdotes and questions that make the visit dynamic and accessible for all ages. It's one of the visits with the greatest educational impact in Madrid.
The guided tour of the Prado Museum with Tour Time is available in Spanish, English, French and Italian. As this is a private tour, the language is chosen when booking. For a language not listed, feel free to ask us about availability.

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