Madrid Private Tour: Royal Palace, Prado & Literary Quarter

Start your tour at the majestic Royal Palace where, accompanied by your guide, you can immerse yourself in its fascinating history. This impressive building, twice the size of Buckingham Palace, was the official residence of the Spanish Monarchy from 1766 to 1931. Built in a splendid Italian Baroque style, today it is still the venue for royal receptions and important ceremonies. Take a stroll through the Plaza de Armas and marvel at the tapestries, the elegant rooms decorated with antique furniture and the details in the Grand Staircase, theThrone Room and the Gala Dining Room, among other places steeped in history.

After visiting the Royal Palace, walk into the charming Literary Quarter, a historic area full of life, cobblestone streets and reminders of Spanish literary greats such as Cervantes, Quevedo and Lope de Vega. This neighbourhood, full of charm, will take you to your next stop: the Prado Museum.

At the Prado Museum, our guide will take you on a tour of the most iconic works of this world-renowned museum. Discover masterpieces by legendary artists such as El Bosco, El Greco, Velázquez, Goya and Rubens. Learn about the history and initial purpose of this building, which today houses more than 1,000 works from four different centuries. Be enveloped by the stories behind the paintings and admire the beauty and detail of each work as you explore this must-see gallery.