Madrid Tour with Skip-the-Line Royal Palace and Prado Museum

Summary Description

See the very best of Madrid on a guided walking tour combining 3 essential sights: the Royal Palace, Prado Museum, and the stunning historic center. 

Highlights
  • Skip the line at the Royal Palace & Prado Museum.
  • Avoid the hassle of getting tickets on your own.
  • Explore the medieval heart of Madrid with an expert.
  • Let a guide interpret the Prado's vast collection for you.
  • Explore in a small group of just 15 guests maximum.
  • Description

    This half-day tour of the highlights of central Madrid is the ultimate way to check three of the city's must-see sights off your list in one day. With all tickets and logistics handled, all you have to do is show up and get ready for an unforgettable day out in the Spanish capital. As you make your way through the stunning galleries of the Prado Museum, through the charming historic center, and wrap up at the grandiose Royal Palace, you'll be accompanied by an insightful local guide who will decode the city's lesser-known stories and hidden secrets every step of the way. And with a small group of just 15 guests maximum, you'll enjoy a more relaxed and intimate experience with easy access to your guide so you can ask them all your burning questions. 

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • Skip-the-line tickets and guided tour of Madrid Royal Palace
    • Skip-the-line tickets and guided tour of Prado Museum
    • Local English-speaking guide
    What's Not Included
    • Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
    • Gratuities
    Start / End Locations

    Start Location: Monument to Goya, Calle de Felipe IV, s/n, Madrid, Madrid, Spain

    Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Monumento a Goya, C. de Felipe IV, s/n, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, outside the entrance to the Prado Museum at the statue of Goya.

    Start Location Direction: https://maps.app.goo.gl/J3pjSzew2XN3X4pn6

    Commentary

    Guide : English

    Important Information
    Know Before You Book
    • This tour is in English.
    • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
    • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
    • Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour.
    • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
    Know Before You Go
    • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
    • Photography is not permitted in most interior rooms of the Palacio Real and in Prado Museum.
    • Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
    • Please note drinks and food are not allowed inside the Prado Museum.
    • Please note that guests may only carry small handbags inside Prado Museum. Larger backpacks, umbrellas and sharp items, etc. must be left at the cloakroom. It is the responsibility of the guest to return to the entrance to collect these after the tour part.
    • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
    • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: standard

    Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

    Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

    Options

    Madrid in a Day Price valid from Jan 1st, 2025

    Madrid in a Day Price valid from Jan 1st, 2025

    RETAIL PRICE
    Adult (13-64 years) €99.00
    Child (0-3 years) €89.00
    Points of interest
    • Fountain of the Fallen Angel, Parque del Retiro, Glorieta del Ángel Caído, s/n, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
    • Royal Palace of Madrid, Calle de Bailén, Madrid, Spain
    • Plaza Mayor, Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain
    • Museo Nacional del Prado, Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain
    • Terms and Conditions

      Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.