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: 4 hours (approx.)
4 hours (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Explore Madrid’s artistic and royal heritage with this guided tour offering skip-the-line access to both the Prado Museum and Royal Palace of Madrid. Begin your journey at Julià Travel in Calle de San Nicolás, where you'll meet your guide 15 minutes prior to departure for an insightful introduction before heading to these significant landmarks. This experience combines a visit to the Prado Museum's renowned European art collection with the grandeur of Spain’s official royal residence.
Explore Madrid’s artistic and royal heritage with this guided tour offering skip-the-line access to both the Prado Museum and Royal Palace of Madrid. Begin your journey at Julià Travel in Calle de San Nicolás, where you'll meet your guide 15 minutes prior to departure for an insightful introduction before heading to these significant landmarks. This experience combines a visit to the Prado Museum's renowned European art collection with the grandeur of Spain’s official royal residence.
Skip the ticket lines and enjoy an immersive and insightful guided tour of Madrid’s Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid.
Discover key masterpieces inside the Prado Museum, home to iconic works by Spanish and European artists like El Greco and Velázquez, among others.
Walk through the various chambers inside the palatial Royal Palace, the largest functional royal palace in all of Europe.
Take yourself back in time as you explore the arms at the Royal Armory, and explore chambers like the Royal Chapel, the Throne Room, and the various State Rooms.
Skip-the-line entry to the Prado Museum
Skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace
Guided tour in Spanish, English, or both (as per option selected)
One-hour guided walk from the Royal Palace to the Prado Museum
Radio guide system
Souvenirs
Food & drinks
Audio guide
Tour group exploring the Royal Palace of Madrid's ornate room with guide.
Explore Madrid’s artistic and royal heritage on a guided tour with seamless skip-the-line access to the Prado Museum and Royal Palace.
Getting started
Arrive at Julià Travel Madrid, Calle de San Nicolás, 15 minutes before your tour begins. Your guide will greet you, check your booking, and provide a brief overview before taking you to the Royal Palace of Madrid.
What to expect
This tour combines two of Madrid’s most significant landmarks: the Prado Museum, home to a world-class collection of European art, and the Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of Spain’s royal family. As you walk between these iconic sites, your guide will share insights into Madrid’s history and culture.
Features
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Prado Museum: Explore Spain’s national art museum, renowned for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. The collection spans centuries and offers a deep dive into European art over the years.
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Royal Palace of Madrid: Visit the largest functioning royal palace in Europe, known for its stunning French Baroque architecture and ceremonial rooms. You’ll walk through rooms like the Royal Armory, the Royal Kitchen, the Throne Room, and so on.
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Guided tour: You’ll be accompanied by a guide throughout your experience. They’ll tell you all you need to know about these attractions and share some lesser-known tidbits about them.
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Walking tour: Both attractions are roughly 4km apart. Your guide will whisk you away from the palace to the museum on a one-hour walk, giving you the chance to enjoy views of bustling Central Madrid.
Upgrades
Bilingual guided tour: While you can pick between an English and Spanish tour, you can upgrade your ticket to get a bilingual guide who speaks both languages.
Royal Palace of Madrid facade with Spanish flag, highlighting its grand architecture.
Visitors viewing a painting at Prado Museum, part of the "Skip The Line" Royal Palace + Prado Museum tour.
Tour group exploring the Royal Palace of Madrid's ornate room with guide.
Royal Palace of Madrid facade with Spanish flag, highlighting its grand architecture.
Visitors viewing a painting at Prado Museum, part of the "Skip The Line" Royal Palace + Prado Museum tour.
Statue of Velázquez in front of Prado Museum, Madrid.
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 grab a bite or buy yourself souvenirs.
What’s not allowed
Prado Museum
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Food & drinks are prohibited inside the museum. You’ll find several dining options at the museum where you can refuel.
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Photography and videography are strictly prohibited inside the museum.
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Pets are not allowed at the museum.
Royal Palace of Madrid
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Photography and videography are not allowed inside the palace. Your phones must remain on silent.
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Food & drinks are not allowed inside the venue—pack accordingly!
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Avoid carrying any large luggage like rucksacks, strollers, or suitcases, as there is no facility to store them.
Accessibility
Prado Museum
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The Prado Museum is accessible to wheelchair users or individuals with reduced mobility.
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The museum has accessible restrooms, elevators, ramps, and platforms.
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The auditorium and counters are also equipped with hearing loops.
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Guide dogs are welcome at the museum, subject to all the relevant documentation.
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You’ll find municipal parking spaces for those with disabilities on the Ruiz de Alarcón and Moreto streets.
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The museum also offers wheelchairs and baby seats on loan for free.
Royal Palace of Madrid
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The palace is accessible to both wheelchairs and prams with ramps at multiple points.
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The restrooms are also designed in a manner that caters to those with reduced mobility.
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Guide dogs are allowed at the palace, subject to producing relevant documentation.
Additional information
Prado Museum
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Admission is free from Monday to Saturday between 6pm and 8pm and on Sundays and holidays from 5pm to 7pm.
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All entrances have a free service to deposit outerwear and personal items you can’t carry into the museum, albeit with limited capacity—plan accordingly.
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You’ll find information points at all the museum’s entrances.
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While food & drinks are not allowed, you can grab a bite at Cafe Prado or at the Ionic Gallery Tea Room.
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Some sections of the museum may be subject to closures at the authorities’ discretion.
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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To avoid any cancellation due to delays, you should ideally reach the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour is scheduled.
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The operating hours may vary on special occasions, so make sure to check the schedule beforehand.
Group on a guided tour at the Prado Museum, Madrid, listening to a guide in a sunlit hallway.
Royal crown on display at the Royal Palace of Madrid with tour group in background.
Statue of Velázquez in front of Prado Museum, Madrid.
Group on a guided tour at the Prado Museum, Madrid, listening to a guide in a sunlit hallway.
Royal crown on display at the Royal Palace of Madrid with tour group in background.
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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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