Guided tour of the Prado Museum in Madrid

Guided tour of the Prado Museum in Madrid

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About this experience

The Museo del Prado, Madrid's artistic jewel, houses an extraordinary collection of almost 3,000 works from the 14th to the 19th century. The guided tour offers:

Priority access without queues
Art expert guides
Visit to the main masterpieces
Explanations in Italian

Visitors can admire iconic works such as Velázquez's "Las Meninas", Bosch's "Garden of Earthly Delights", and masterpieces by Raphael, El Greco, Goya and other European masters. The guide reveals techniques, inspirations and historical context, including the story of the construction of the museum wanted by Charles III.

A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in European art through the centuries, ideal for both art lovers and newbies. The in-depth explanations of the guide make each work a compelling story, turning the visit into a journey through stories, techniques and curiosities of the great masters.

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Guided tour of the Prado Museum in Madrid

What's included

Entrance to the Prado Museum

Guide enabled in Italian

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

The Prado Museum, the nerve centre of Madrid's Paseo del Arte and a national artistic treasure, offers an extraordinary journey through centuries of European art. With the preferential ticket, you will avoid the long lines to immerse yourself in its vast collection that includes over 1,000 paintings from four different centuries.
Your professional guide will lead you to discover the most significant masterpieces: from Flemish works, which constitute one of the most important collections in the world, to Italian masters such as Titian, Tintoretto and Raphael, to great Spanish artists such as Velázquez and Goya. You will also learn about the fascinating history of the building and its link to the royal collection that forms its original core.
At the end of the tour, you can stay inside the museum to explore it on your own.