Madrid Full Day Tour with Prado Museum and Royal Palace

4.1
(9 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 3 more

This tour starts at 10am next to El Retiro Park. This is the starting point to the exploration of an area known as Landscape of Light. This neighborhood was listed in 2020 as UNESCO World Heritage thanks to its unique artistic and cultural assets.

After strolling through El Retiro and spotting highlights like Puerta de Alcalá and the Cibeles fountain, you will explore the masterpieces of the Prado Museum with your guide, like Velázquez’s Meninas, El Bosco’s Garden of Delights and Goya’s Black Paintings. Next is some free-time to have lunch. Your guide will give you some tips to find good, local food options.

After lunch, you’ll meet your guide again to visit together the old town of Madrid and hear about the Habsburg dynasty, the monarchs that brought splendor to the Spanish capital. At the end of this itinerary, which includes landmarks like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, you will discover the interior of the Royal Palace of Madrid at your own pace with a fast track ticket.

What's Included

Royal Palace fast-track ticket
Professional guide
Monolingual day tour of Madrid
Prado Museum fast-track ticket and guided visit
Lunch
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is next to the Puerta de Alcalá, at the entrance of El Retiro Park. Your guide will be wearing a blue cap with The Touring Pandas logo.

End point
Royal Palace of Madrid

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • Puerta de Alcala (Pass by)

    The Puerta de Alcalá is one of the most famous monuments of Madrid, it even has a song!

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Parque del Retiro

    El Retiro Park is Madrid's largest green zone and it's full of interesting anecdotes and monuments.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Museo Nacional del Prado

    Spain's most visited museum is home to impressive artworks like the Meninas, by Velazquez. Get a fast-track ticket to explore this art Mecca in the company of your guide!

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Puerta del Sol (Pass by)

    Madrid's most famous square: this is where the madrileños come to welcome the New Year.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Madrid's old town is known as "Madrid de los Austrias". Strolling Madrid's centenary streets you'll learn about the Habsburg dynasty and how these monarchs helped shape the city of Madrid as we know it today.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Royal Palace of Madrid

    This is the largest palace in Europe, so make sure you don't miss the chance to visit it! Your guide will provide you with a fast-track ticket so you can explore the palace at your own pace at the end of the tour. The visit of the interior is self-guided.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by The Touring Pandas BCN

Tags

Half-day Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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