Private Madrid in a Day: Prado Museum, Historic Center & Royal Palace

New tour

510 reviews

4 hours

Max 1–6

Why take this tour?

Highlights

  • Madrid’s must-see sights in just one day – Experience the Prado Museum, Madrid’s historic plazas & the Royal Palace—stress-free & at your pace.
  • Skip the long lines like a VIP – Get priority entry into both the Prado Museum & the Royal Palace, avoiding the hours-long waits.
  • Step inside Madrid’s spectacular Royal Palace and walk in the footsteps of kings – Explore the Throne Room, Hall of Mirrors & lavish state rooms inside Europe’s grandest royal residence.
  • Uncover Madrid’s history in its legendary plazas – Stroll through Plaza Mayor & Puerta del Sol, where centuries of royal processions, rebellions & festivals took place.
  • See Madrid like an insider—seamless & stress-free – With a private Walks guide, all logistics handled & exclusive insights, just show up & enjoy.
  • Sites Visited
  • Prado Museum (guided inside)
  • Plaza de la Villa
  • Plaza Mayor
  • Puerta del Sol
  • Literary Quarter
  • Opera House (outside)
  • Palacio Real (guided inside)
  • Tour Includes
  • Prado Museum tickets
  • Guided Prado Museum tour
  • Guided city walk
  • Madrid Royal Palace tickets
  • Guided Madrid Royal Palace tour
  • English-speaking Walks guide

All of Madrid’s Icons—One Unforgettable Day

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Verified Customer reviews

Latest reviews
Excellent
Excellent. Ernesto was brilliant and knowledgeable. Really worth the time spent. Highly recommended. Ask for him by name.
Tripadvisor customer · Basheer · Jan 12, 2026
Excellent
David was our tour guide. He was very informative. We saw the most important parts of the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace.
Tripadvisor customer · Natalia · Jan 10, 2026
Excellent
David was wonderful. Kind and informative and answered every question. We knew so much about Madrid and its history by the end of the tour.
Tripadvisor customer · Stephen · Jan 10, 2026
Excellent
The tour started promptly at 1130am. David, the tour guide, was amazing. As we were walking from the first place to the second place, he showed and talked about many historical sights and figures. We were very impressed! Overall, amazing experience and would highly recommend David as the tour guide.
Viator customer · Maria · Jan 10, 2026
Excellent
I ended up having a private tour all to myself and it was awesome! The tour was very great and I learned a lot of new information.
Viator customer · Maggie · Jan 09, 2026

FAQs

What's the cancellation policy for private tours?
All private tours have a 7-day cancellation policy. Thank you for understanding.
Is this a fully private tour?
Yes! This is a completely private experience—just you, your group & an expert Walks guide.
How long is this Private Madrid in a Day Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 4 hours, covering the Prado Museum, Madrid’s historic center & the Royal Palace.
Do I need to buy tickets for the Prado Museum & Royal Palace?
No! Your skip-the-line tickets are included, so you can head straight inside both sites without waiting.