Museo del Prado & Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Museo del Prado & Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
5 hours (approx.)
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Skip the ticket line and enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Prado Museum, with two languages to choose from.
Explore the world-renowned Prado Museum, home to masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez, and other European legends, with expert insights from your guide.
Stroll through the sprawling rooms in the Royal Palace of Madrid, Europe’s largest functioning royal palace, while gaining key insights into its history.
Ask your guide about the Alcázar of Madrid, a Moorish fortress that burned down in 1734, where the Royal Palace of Madrid currently stands.
Skip-the-line entry to the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid
Guided tour of the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid
English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
One-hour guided walk from the Royal Palace to the Prado Museum
Radio guide system
Souvenirs
Food & drinks
Transport
Audio guide
Visitors viewing paintings in a gallery at Museo del Prado, Madrid.
Explore Madrid’s artistic and royal heritage on a guided tour with skip-the-line access to the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid.
Getting started
Arrive at the Oficina de Turismo de Naturanda at least 15 minutes before your tour begins. Your guide will greet you, check your booking, and provide a brief overview before leading your group to the Prado Museum for the first part of your experience.
What to expect
This tour connects you with two of Madrid’s most significant landmarks—the world-renowned Prado Museum, home to centuries of European art, and the Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of Spain’s monarchy. Along the way, your guide will share insights into the cultural significance of both attractions.
Features
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Prado Museum: Explore Spain’s national art museum, featuring masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco, and learn about their influence on European art.
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Royal Palace of Madrid: Visit the largest functioning royal palace in Europe with 3,418 rooms, known for its grand halls, ceremonial rooms, and historical significance as the seat of Spanish royalty.
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Expert local guide: Benefit from in-depth commentary, engaging stories, and answers to your questions throughout the tour, available in English or Spanish.
Tourists outside Prado Museum in Madrid during a guided tour.
Group listening to guide at Prado Museum entrance, Madrid.
Visitors viewing paintings in a gallery at Museo del Prado, Madrid.
Tourists outside Prado Museum in Madrid during a guided tour.
Group listening to guide at Prado Museum entrance, Madrid.
Royal Palace of Madrid with garden and reflecting pool in foreground.
What to bring
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Visitors under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by an adult. Anyone between the ages of 14 and 18 who wants to visit the museum without an adult must present their national ID.
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Carry ample cash, especially if you want to dine or buy yourself souvenirs.
What's not allowed
Prado Museum
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Food & beverages are not allowed on this experience.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
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Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
Royal Palace of Madrid
- The Royal Palace doesn’t have any baggage storage facilities, so avoid carrying any items you might have to leave behind.
Accessibility
Prado Museum
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Royal Palace of Madrid
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This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
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For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.
Additional information
Prado Museum
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Some sections in the museum may be closed at the last minute at the authorities’ discretion.
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Your ticket lets you skip the ‘ticket’ lines and not the security lines.
Royal Palace of Madrid
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Your ticket lets you skip the ‘ticket’ lines and not the security lines.
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Your smartphone must remain on silent during your visit to the Royal Palace of Madrid.
Main staircase of the Royal Palace of Madrid with visitors exploring the ornate architecture.
Group touring art gallery in Prado Museum, Madrid.
Royal Palace of Madrid with garden and reflecting pool in foreground.
Main staircase of the Royal Palace of Madrid with visitors exploring the ornate architecture.
Group touring art gallery in Prado Museum, Madrid.
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Operating hours
Prado Museum
- Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
Royal Palace of Madrid
- Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
- Closed on 1st Jan 2026, 6th Jan 2026, 1st May 2026, 4th Dec 2026 and 25th Dec 2026.
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