Private Madrid in a Day: Prado Museum, Historic Center & Royal Palace
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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Latest reviews
Great
David was ace. Skipped all the ques. Must have saved an hour in queuing. Very informative and enjoyable. Thoroughly recommend it.
Tripadvisor customer · matt · Oct 13, 2025 Great
Jamie was very thorough and knowledgable. The palace was beautiful and the museum was also lovely. I would have liked some free time to browse some of the other paintings in the museum or stop at the cafe and gift shop.
Tripadvisor customer · Adriana · Oct 13, 2025 Excellent
Wonderful experience! Jaime was professional, knowledgeable, entertaining. He made all the history and art very interesting and fun to learn about. We could not enter the royal palace due to it being closed and he quickly pivoted to take us to a different museum that was great. I would highly recommend when coming to Madrid.
Tripadvisor customer · Brittany · Oct 11, 2025 Excellent
Highly recommended. Our guide Ernie was exceptional. Such great information about history, old town, restaurants etc. Be prepared to do a lot of walking, we covered a lot of ground. Can’t say enough about how enjoyable and informative this tour was.
Tripadvisor customer · Debra · Oct 11, 2025 Great
Remind travelers if the walking distance between the Prado and the palace especially in warmer weather.
Viator customer · Kathleen · Oct 10, 2025
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Private Madrid in a Day: Prado Museum, Historic Center & Royal Palace
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Great
Jamie was very thorough and knowledgable. The palace was beautiful and the museum was also lovely. I would have liked some free time to browse some of the other paintings in the museum or stop at the cafe and gift shop.
Tripadvisor customer · Adriana · Oct 13, 2025 Great
David was ace. Skipped all the ques. Must have saved an hour in queuing. Very informative and enjoyable. Thoroughly recommend it.
Tripadvisor customer · matt · Oct 13, 2025 Excellent
Highly recommended. Our guide Ernie was exceptional. Such great information about history, old town, restaurants etc. Be prepared to do a lot of walking, we covered a lot of ground. Can’t say enough about how enjoyable and informative this tour was.
Tripadvisor customer · Debra · Oct 11, 2025 Excellent
Wonderful experience! Jaime was professional, knowledgeable, entertaining. He made all the history and art very interesting and fun to learn about. We could not enter the royal palace due to it being closed and he quickly pivoted to take us to a different museum that was great. I would highly recommend when coming to Madrid.
Tripadvisor customer · Brittany · Oct 11, 2025 Great
Remind travelers if the walking distance between the Prado and the palace especially in warmer weather.
Viator customer · Kathleen · Oct 10, 2025 Excellent
Isabelle was fabulous! So knowledgeable and able to navigate an insurmountable amount of beautiful paintings into a perfect experience! Her stories and history made every painting come alive! She has the perfect mixture of fun and facts!
Viator customer · Sue · Oct 09, 2025 Excellent
It was a great experience with Ernesto leading us through classic art interpretation to where to eat in the old town to the history of Spain. All in all a great day.
Tripadvisor customer · James · Oct 09, 2025 Excellent
Ernesto was very knowledgeable and kept us interested pointing out historical facts and explanations of artwork by famous artist From the past. It’s definitely a great experience and would highly recommend for those who are new to Madrid.
Tripadvisor customer · Elenito · Oct 09, 2025 Excellent
Isabel was amazing! I highly recommend this tour. She was very knowledgeable, energetic and sweet. She brought the art in the Prado to life
Tripadvisor customer · monicaski · Oct 08, 2025 Excellent
Isabella was amazing, her English was spot on the depth and knowledge of the Royal Palace, the Prado Museum in center city was exceptional! She was patient and there was no question left unanswered!! If we could we would have her as our guide throughout Spain!!
Tripadvisor customer · Peter · Oct 08, 2025FAQs
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.
