--- title: Prado Museum & Royal Palace: Madrid Private Tour in English lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/prado-museum-royal-palace-madrid-private-tour-in-english/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 204 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.72 reviews: 171 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 7 of 9 (Royal Palace) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/prado-museum-royal-palace-madrid-private-tour-in-english/ --- # Prado Museum & Royal Palace: Madrid Private Tour in English **Guidekin's take:** Five private hours across Madrid's two essential interiors: a guided Royal Palace visit, a walk through the historic centre, then the Prado, with skip the line tickets and headsets included. The one-day culture combo without the group-tour pace. ## Overview This unique tour offers you the chance to explore two of Madrid's most iconic and culturally rich landmarks. Starting with a guided visit to the magnificent Royal Palace, you'll experience the beauty of one of Europe's largest palaces, with access to its stunning rooms and halls. Then, enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic sites between the Royal Palace and Prado Museum, offering a unique perspective on Madrid's history. The second highlight of the experience is your visit to the Prado Museum, where you'll immerse yourself in masterpieces by great artists like Velázquez, Goya, Murillo, Rubens, and Titian. You'll learn how these paintings have shaped art history and become universal references. All visits are made through preferential access points, with official guides to ensure a smooth and enriching experience. Plus, entrance fees are included, so all you need to do is enjoy Madrid’s most impressive monuments. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! ## Key facts - Price: from €204 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.72/5 from 171 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Naturanda Turismo Ambiental - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Prado Museum Skip the Line Ticket - Official guide - Royal Palace Skip the Line Ticket - Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Plaza De Espana** (10m) - The meeting point is at Naturanda Tourism Office at Plaza de España 9 2. **Royal Palace of Madrid** (1h 30m; admission included) - We will visit the Royal Palace of Madrid. We will enter with a skip-the-line ticket. 3. **Plaza de la Villa** (pass by, no stop) - An important historic square in Madrid’s old town. It was a key center in medieval times and was home to the city's town hall. 4. **Plaza Mayor** (pass by, no stop) - This square is the heart of the historic district "Madrid de los Austrias", the city's old town. 5. **Puerta del Sol** (pass by, no stop) - One of Madrid's most famous squares, home to the iconic Bear and the Strawberry Tree statue and the historic post office clock, which has been the source of the New Year's Eve chimes since 1962. 6. **Congreso de Los Diputados** (pass by, no stop) - The Palace of the Cortes, or the Palace of the Congress of Deputies, is the building that houses the Congress of Deputies, one of the two chambers of the Cortes Generales, the Spanish Parliament. 7. **Museo Nacional del Prado** (1h 30m; admission included) - We will visit the Prado Museum. We will enter with a skip-the-line ticket. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:00, 11:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point is at Monument of Goya, in front National Prado Museum. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## How it compares in Royal Palace Ranked **#7 of 9** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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