Skip the Line: Prado Museum Tour in Madrid
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Skip the Line: Prado Museum Tour in Madrid
By Julia Travel Madrid
Benefit from skip-the-line admission to Madrid’s popular Prado Museum and a guided tour of this famous art destination. Your guide shares commentary about highlights including Diego Velazquez’s ‘Las Meninas’ and ‘The Annunciation’ by El Greco with your small group, which is limited to 20 participants. Gain insight into the vast collection of European art on exhibit, and navigate the many halls with ease.
from per adult
$44.59
from per adult
$44.59
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 90–150 minutes
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English, Spanish
Highlights
- Includes fast-track admission ticket and highlights tour
- Go directly to famous artworks, ideal for people with limited time
- Navigate the sprawling museum with the ease of a guided tour
- Have a more personalized experience with a small-group maximum of 20 people ensures a
- Entrance and guided tour to Prado Museum
- Individual radioguided system
- If option selected: 1 hour walking tour around the Landscape of Art and Science
- Bilingual guided tour in English and Spanish (all year around)
- Monolingual guided tour(depending on option selected)
- Entry/Admission - Prado National Museum
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Departure details
- Calle de Felipe IV, C. de Felipe IV, 28014 Madrid, Spain Madrid City Tour Information Center, where Madrid City Tour red double decker buses stop.
- Pl. de la Independencia, 10, 28014 Madrid, Spain Meeting point ONLY for Option with 1h WALKING TOUR starting at 9AM: The guide will be holding our company sign.
Return details- Museo Nacional del Prado, C. de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014 Madrid, Spain
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2140PRADO- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- On rare occasions, Prado Museum may be closed with little notice due to private functions taking place; impacted bookings will be offered an alternative date to visit or a full refund
- Prado Museum visitors are kindly requested to respect the instructions of the Museum Security: Photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions.
- It is possible that some of the paintings that are in our program were not available, despite belonging to the permanent collections of the three museums, because it was assigned for some exhibition, in this case, would be replaced by another painting with a similar artistic value.
- Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour.
- Please keep in mind that the excursion includes several visits on foot. Wear appropriate attire
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- How much is Skip the Line: Prado Museum Tour in Madrid?
- Skip the Line: Prado Museum Tour in Madrid price starts from $45.26. Discover and book Skip the Line: Prado Museum Tour in Madrid on Tripadvisor
- What is the Skip the Line: Prado Museum Tour in Madrid cancellation policy?
- Skip the Line: Prado Museum Tour in Madrid cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Skip the Line: Prado Museum Tour in Madrid on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Skip the Line: Prado Museum Tour in Madrid?
- Skip the Line: Prado Museum Tour in Madrid is hosted by Julia Travel Madrid. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Julia Travel Madrid on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Skip the Line: Prado Museum Tour in Madrid on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2140PRADO
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Itinerary
- You’ll have 2 starting optionsSee departure details
- 1Prado National MuseumStop: 90 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 2Pl. de la Independencia, 10Stop: 60 minutesSee details
- You'll end atMuseo Nacional del PradoC. de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014 Madrid, SpainSee address & details
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AlexandraV326
Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium13 contributions
The guide had some interesting things to say about the paintings, but it was very hard to understand her because of the heavy Spanish accent and poor articulation.
We rushed through the Prado and stayed a maximum of 2 minutes next to a few paintings. The tour was very short, I expected it to be much longer for this price.
I would not recommend it.
We rushed through the Prado and stayed a maximum of 2 minutes next to a few paintings. The tour was very short, I expected it to be much longer for this price.
I would not recommend it.
Written July 11, 2022
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Dear AlexandraV326,
Thank you for sharing this review,
I regret to learn the Prado guided tour didn't live up to your expectations,
I am glad you found our guide's comments interesting, despite her accent.
However, it is necessary to take into account our guides are officially accredited by the local government, and tested regularly in their language skills.
Please note, that the duration of the tour is indicated on the description available at every authorized selling point,
Best regards,
Written August 4, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lynne K
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Couples
We learned the history of several paintings and the artists. We got into the museum early before ogot too crowded. It would have been a little better as the hearing devices were not clear and the tour leader spoke English but sometimes was hard to hear and understand.
Written April 27, 2023
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Dear lynnek726,
Thank you for sharing your feedback,
I am glad to learn that you were mostly satisfied with our Prado Museum tour,
As we strive to provide an excellent service, our guides pay attention to customers being able to listen to them correctly along the tour. No such incident was communicated to the guide by any of the customers on the day of your tour.
Furthermore, it is necessary to take into account our guides are officially accredited by the local government, and tested regularly in their language skills.
Hope you had a nice stay in Madrid,
Sincerely,
Written May 5, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ewan T
4 contributions
I wanted a short in, show me the highlights and out. I can't do galleries and museums for too long. This was perfect, the guide spoke excellent English, was very knowledgeable and the tour was the perfect length. The group wasn't large either (mine was about 6 people).
I really enjoyed this.
I really enjoyed this.
Written October 23, 2022
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EMIRGREEN
Dublin, Ireland10 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
Fernando was our guide with only 4 in the group and he was engaging and expert in picking highlights to entrall us. I loved his emphasis on where a painting might be viewed from, the evolution of styles and contemporary references to cinema etc to link the ages. I loved the tour - no boring bits at all and excellent quality and value. I then stayed on to see more of the Prado. A morning well spent. Thank you Fernando
Written March 28, 2022
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Traveldogsamerica
Reno, NV19 contributions
Feb 2022
Francisco was my guide and I was able to learn so much about the Spanish painters. The El GRecos took my breath away.
He was extremely knowledgeable about the art and brought it to life.
He thoroughly explained Hieronymus BoschGarden of Earthly Delights.
I enjoyed the visit to the museum, and Francisco is the person that made the tour so special.
It is confusing about the meeting place, and he was diligent in texting me the specific location.
He was extremely knowledgeable about the art and brought it to life.
He thoroughly explained Hieronymus BoschGarden of Earthly Delights.
I enjoyed the visit to the museum, and Francisco is the person that made the tour so special.
It is confusing about the meeting place, and he was diligent in texting me the specific location.
Written March 14, 2022
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Robyn W
Los Angeles, CA3 contributions
Apr 2023
We took a combo Madrid highlights sightseeing tour and skip the line Prado tour. Our guide, Clara, was fabulous! She was very informative during the sightseeing tour, pointing out all the sights on the walking tour and providing commentary on the bus tour. We learned so much about the city! Clara also did a fabulous job at the Prado showing us all the highlights. Her extensive knowledge of art and history was very evident!
Written April 29, 2023
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Richard G
Mattapoisett, MA3 contributions
We had high expectations for this first visit to the Prado. Although we understood that the tour was multilingual, the Spanish speaking visitors agreed to an English only tour, which greatly enhanced the visit. However, our guide kept searching for English words and mumbled through the tour. We understood less than one half of what was said, and the teenagers even less. The tour moved through the Prado as a forced March, and left many of the highlights out. Unfortunately, by the time the tour was over the teenagers were finished with the Prado, and perhaps art. There is so much to see in the Prado that this tour was not the best vehicle to do that.
Written July 2, 2022
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Dear Richard G,
Thank you for taking the time to share this review,
It saddens me deeply to learn our Prado Museum guided tour didn´t live up to your expectations,
I would like to point out that the duration of the tour is specified on our tour´s description, it can be checked upon booking,
I regret to know you could not enjoy the tour to its fullest because of the commentary of the guide. However, it is necessary to take into account our guides are officially accredited by the local government, and tested regularly in their language skills.
Best regards,
Written July 7, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Paul S
Martin, GA35 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
There is no skip the line entry to the Prada. All patrons must stand in line for a Security check. Our tour guide breezed through the Prada talking to an English and Spanish group. Very distracting. Her fluency in English was marginal, further complicating the experience.
Written May 20, 2023
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Dear Q9043KSpauls,
Thank you for taking the time to write this review,
It saddens me deeply to know you could not enjoy the Prado tour to its fullest because of the accent of the guide.
However, it is necessary to take into account our guides are officially accredited by the local government, and tested regularly in their language skills.
I would like to inform you that the Royal Palace' ´s special conditions for group entrance indicate that every official guide must be accredited to enter, please bear in mind these proceedings can not be skipped or rushed.
Please note not all our tours are operated in English or English only. We do offer time slots daily in which English is the only spoken language but we do offer bilingual tours too, which was your tour option.
Best regards,
Written May 23, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Melanie S
6 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
If you’re going to have a bi-lingual tour make sure the person speaking English can speak it very well and clearly. Marta could not speak English clearly and she also spoke very fast. My friends and I could only understand about every 4th word.
Written October 22, 2022
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Dear melaniesS7104YQ,
Thank you for taking the time to share this review,
It saddens me deeply to know you could not enjoy the Prado Museum tour to its fullest because of the accent of the guide. However, it is necessary to take into account our guides are officially accredited by the local government, and tested regularly in their language skills.
Hope you had a nice stay in Madrid,
Sincerely,
Written November 7, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Cristina
Madrid, Spain2 contributions
Julia the tour guide was knowledgeable and spoke good English. It was a Saturday which was busy so I wish we would’ve had more time but we book too late to get the longer tour. The Prado is an amazing place and without the guide we would not have been able to enjoy it as much!
Written October 23, 2022
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LianaMP
Sofia, Bulgaria3 contributions
Hello! I will be travelling with children 12 and 14 Yrs of age. Do I need to buy a ticket for them or pay for a guide? Thank you!
Lori M
Winston Salem, NC6 contributions
If you want to stay together I would expect you would need to pay for guide tickets for your children. Given their ages, they would get a lot more out of being there if they understand the guide. It’s worth the price!
MONICA
Buenos Aires, Argentina1 contribution
Hola,queria saber si la visita del domingo 23/6 a las 10hs es en ingles y español,o solo ingles? porque prefiero ese horario al de las 15hs,pero la quiero escuchar en español
Saludos y gracias
I will be travelling with my three kids aged 15, 13 and 6. Is there any family concession available? Otherwise the bill is 160 euros, which is a bit steep.
mmecritique
MA, USA35 contributions
I am unaware of a family plan.
Robert B
Tallahassee, United States10 contributions
Where precisely do we meet our tour guide (we have a 10 a.m. tour booked)? How early should we be at the location? Thanks!
Eric C
Canberra, Australia1 contribution
When we did it we met in the Calle de Felipe IV next to the Madrid City Tour small kiosk - so you are looking down from there to the Prado and Goya's statue.
banger556
Portland, OR
After the guided tour can we remain in the museum until close and can we get the audio tour after ending the guided tour?
exptraveller501
Brunswick, GA335 contributions
Yes, you can stay in the museum for as long as you would like and can also do the audio tour
