The Perfect Day in Madrid: Prado, Royal Palace & Old Town Private

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The Perfect Day in Madrid: Prado, Royal Palace & Old Town Private

By Madrid by Locals

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Free cancellation available
5h
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Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the best of Madrid in just 5 hours with this private experience combining the Prado Museum, a guided walk through the historic city centre, and a visit inside the Royal Palace. Skip the hassle of planning and enjoy a seamless experience led by a licensed expert guide who brings Madrid’s art and history to life. This is the most complete way to see Madrid in one day, ideal if you want to see the city’s highlights without missing anything.

Begin inside the Prado Museum, where you’ll explore masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, Bosch and Rubens while uncovering the stories behind Spain’s greatest paintings. Continue through the Paseo del Prado into the Barrio de las Letras, once home to Cervantes, before reaching Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor. Finally, enter the Royal Palace, where you’ll walk through its grand halls and richly decorated rooms and discover how Madrid became the capital of a global empire, at a flexible pace for your group.

Activity location

Prado National Museum
- Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23
- 28014, Madrid, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

Monument to Goya
- s/n Calle de Felipe IV
- 28014, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

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What's included, what's not

Whisper audio system for groups of 5+ guests.
Skip-the-line Prado Museum tickets included.
Skip-the-line Royal Palace tickets included.
Private transport
Food and personal expenses.

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Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Goya Statue (Pass by)

Your experience begins at the statue of Francisco de Goya, located beside the Prado Museum. Meet your licensed local guide here.

Prado National Museum

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Step inside one of the greatest art museums in the world and discover its masterpieces with your guide. From Velázquez and Goya to Bosch and Rubens, uncover the stories, symbolism and royal intrigues hidden behind Spain’s most celebrated paintings.

Literary Quarter (Barrio de Las Letras)

After the museum visit, we cross the elegant Paseo del Prado, Madrid’s historic boulevard of museums and gardens, and enter the atmospheric Barrio de las Letras. Here lived Cervantes, Lope de Vega and the writers of Spain’s Golden Age, whose words are still engraved in the streets.

Puerta del Sol

Continue towards Puerta del Sol, the symbolic centre of Madrid and the point from which all Spanish roads are measured. Discover Kilometre Zero and the storey behind the city’s emblem — the Bear and the Strawberry Tree.

Plaza Mayor

Step into the impressive Plaza Mayor, one of Spain’s most iconic squares. Your guide will reveal the dramatic history of this space, from royal celebrations and markets to inquisitions and public spectacles.

Madrid De Los Austrias

Wander through the historic streets of Madrid de los Austrias, the district that flourished when the Habsburg dynasty made Madrid the capital of a global empire. Hidden plazas, medieval streets and historic buildings bring the city’s Golden Age to life.

Royal Palace of Madrid

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Your experience culminates inside the magnificent Royal Palace of Madrid, the largest royal residence in Western Europe. Step into the grand halls and opulent rooms where Spain’s royal history comes to life, from ceremonial spaces to richly decorated chambers. As we explore the palace interiors, we reflect on how Madrid evolved from a small medieval town into the powerful capital of a global empire.

Location

Activity location

Prado National Museum
- Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23
- 28014, Madrid, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

Monument to Goya
- s/n Calle de Felipe IV
- 28014, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

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