--- title: Skip the Line Prado Museum Madrid Exclusive Guided Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/skip-the-line-prado-museum-madrid-exclusive-guided-tour/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 133 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 32 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 16 of 29 (Prado Museum) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/skip-the-line-prado-museum-madrid-exclusive-guided-tour/ --- # Skip the Line Prado Museum Madrid Exclusive Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore the Prado Museum's collection on a private tour for your party, with a dedicated guide and entrance fees included. A semi-private option is also listed, so check your selection; temporary exhibitions and hotel transfers are excluded. 5 from 32 reviews at €133 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #16 of 29 in Prado Museum, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Spain’s response to the Louvre, the Prado Museum is a marvel of art and history. On this 2.5 hour private guided museum tour, you will explore this world-class collection featuring some of Europe’s most famous artists. One of the most visited sites in the world, the Prado is essential for any trip to Madrid, and your enthusiastic guide will bring the most famous works alive during your tour. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide by the Goya statue at… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: max 8 from €133 · private from €326 - Starts 11:00, 14:30: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €10: ages 0 to 5 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €133 per person for the SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR IN ENGLISH option; other options up to €326 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Babylon Tours Madrid - Group: Group size varies by option: max 8 from €133 · private from €326 - Guide languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 11:00, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 5.0 from 32 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 32. - 5 stars: 32 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR IN ENGLISH | €133 / person | English | Semi-Private Private Museum Tour; Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum;Professional Tour Guide | | Private Italian Tour | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours | | Private Spanish Tour | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours | | Private French Tour | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | French | Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours | | Private English Tour | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Wheelchair Friendly | ## What's included - Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option) - Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option) - Guided Museum Tour - Duration 2.5 Hours - All Entrance Fees ## Not included - Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi) - Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional) - Temporary exhibitions NOT included ## Itinerary 1. **Museo Nacional del Prado** (2h 30m; admission included) - Housed in an 18th century neoclassical building, the Prado Museum displays thousands of works from its vast collection, spanning the 1200s to the 1900s. Some of the stand-out pieces include “Las Meninas” (The Maids of Honor), an inventive self-portrait by Spanish-born... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - 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 Meet your guide by the Goya statue at the main entrance, outside of the museum Prado museum. You’ll be standing in front of the main entrance at Calle de Felipe IV. The statue is situated right across this main entrance outside of the museum. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ7aLYZp0oQg0RWoitk33wlBA Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code) - Notes: The Prado Museum might be subjected to occasional closures or delayed opening or special event limiting access to our tour. When this occurs, we will provide guests with a reschedule option, or appropriate alternative. There is a link provided to verify beforehand the exceptional closing days online. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' access. ## Compared with other Prado Museum | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 29** | €133 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (32) | varies by option | | [Small Group Skip-the-Line Tour of the Prado Museum](/spain/madrid/tours/small-group-skip-the-line-tour-of-the-prado-museum/?format=md) | €50 | 2h | 4.99 (368) | shared | | [Prado Museum Small Group Tour Skip the Line 7 People Max](/spain/madrid/tours/prado-museum-small-group-tour-skip-the-line-7-people-max/?format=md) | €45 | 1h 30m | 4.95 (350) | shared | | [Prado Museum Tour & Lunch at the Oldest Restaurant in the World](/spain/madrid/tours/prado-museum-tour-lunch-at-the-oldest-restaurant-in-the-world/?format=md) | €179 | 3h 30m | 4.94 (629) | shared | Ranked #16 of 29 in Prado Museum by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €29 to €299, median €115; typical length 2h 30m. 16 of 29 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/prado-museum-tours/?format=md ## More in Madrid - All Madrid tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/skip-the-line-prado-museum-madrid-exclusive-guided-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md