Private Madrid in a Day: Prado Museum, Historic Center & Royal Palace
4 hours
Max 1–10
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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Excellent
David gave a thorough tour of the Prado Museum, city and Royal Palace. He integrated the sites with the history of Madrid and Spain in a very informative and enjoyable manner. Touring with David was like walking the city with a friend.
Tripadvisor customer · Karen · Feb 21, 2026 Excellent
Alfonso was excellent - personable, kind and so knowledgable! The food was fantastic and we learned so much about Madrid along the way!
Tripadvisor customer · okarielle · Jan 29, 2026 Excellent
great day trip. rosalina was fantastic. great to have a guide for both locations. would highly recommend this tour if you are on madrid
Tripadvisor customer · Footprints549241 · Jan 17, 2026 Excellent
Excellent experience. Our guide Maria was very nice and helpful with the tour. We learned a lot of History during this toue. We arrived a minutes late and she waited for us. She will be unforgettable for us.
Tripadvisor customer · Normaris · Jan 17, 2026 Excellent
Tour was excellent, and our guide was extremely knowledgeable and well spoken. We had a small group and we were able to be very interactive with our guide.
Viator customer · Debra · Jan 16, 2026FAQs
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.
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.
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.
