--- title: "VIP PRIVATE: Royal Palace & Prado Museum HOTEL PICK UP & TICKETS" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/vip-private-royal-palace-prado-museum-hotel-pick-up-tickets/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 269 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 57 duration_minutes: 220 languages: [de, ru, en, it, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 20 of 29 (Prado Museum) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/vip-private-royal-palace-prado-museum-hotel-pick-up-tickets/ --- # VIP PRIVATE: Royal Palace & Prado Museum HOTEL PICK UP & TICKETS **Guidekin's take:** Pair the Royal Palace of Madrid with the Prado museum on a private tour for your party. Hotel pickup, private transport and priority tickets are included, with Royal Armory admission too; gratuities are extra. 4.91 from 57 reviews at €269 per person for 3h 40m. In our comparison: #20 of 29 in Prado Museum, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Visit The Prado museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid with your official tour guide on this private tour. In just one day visit the Madrid's Highlights, two iconic sites for an unforgettable visit .You will transported comfortably from place to placeto visit Madrid's Royal Palace, and the Paintings collection at the Prado museum. Inside you will see all the master pieces!! Hyronimus Bosch, Goya, Velazquez, Rubbens, etc. All priority tickets included, with a pick-up at your hotel or accommodation that suits you best. All comfort and no worries. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 419 pickup points - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 11:00, 13:30, 15:00: 3 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 419 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €269 per person - Duration: 3h 40m - Rating: 4.91/5 from 57 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: BEST MADRID TOURS - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, Russian, English, Italian, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 11:00, 13:30, 15:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.91 from 57 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 56 of 57. - 5 stars: 55 (96%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' art and history expertise and personal care; some report not receiving the full booked visit. **Praised:** - Clear, detailed explanations of art, artists and Spanish history - Smooth entry past queues at the Prado and Royal Palace - Patient help with mobility needs, including wheelchair assistance - Engaging explanations that keep children interested - A focused route through major Prado paintings **Complaints:** - Some report that the booked sightseeing was not delivered in full Written by Guidekin from the 36 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-05-24 to 2026-09-25); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Official certified licensed Guide - Tickets included to Prado Museum - Hotel Pick-up - Skip the lines - Private transportation - Tickets to Royal Palace - Tickets to Royal Armory ## Not included - gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Madrid** (pass by, no stop) - -Your private guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel to begin the tour. -He/her will be waiting for you a few minutes before the start of your visit. The journey from your hotel or designated location to the Royal Palace of Madrid will be made by taxi. 2. **Plaza de Oriente** (10m; admission included) - Once at front of the Palace at Plaza de Oriente, you will discover this amazing monumental and garden square, it contains the collection of 20 sculptures of the ancient visigoth kings of Spain carved in stone, flanked by the Royal Opera House and the Royal palace and at it's... 3. **Royal Palace of Madrid** (1h; admission included) - Once you arrive, your private guide will take you inside the Royal Palace without delay thanks to the fast-track tickets. You will then discover one of the most beautiful palaces in the world and the largest in Western Europe, while learning about the history of the city of... 4. **The Royal Armoury of Madrid** (20m) - The most important collection of armor and weapons in Europe, a legacy of the kings of Spain for over 10 centuries. 5. **Museo Nacional del Prado** (2h; admission included) - You will visit the Prado Museum with a fast line entrance. The Prado Museum is the most important site in Madrid and one of the world's top museums ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 13:30, 15:00 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 419 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €538 | €269 | | 4 | €1076 | €269 | | 6 | €1302 | €217 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Prado Museum start at €29 per person. ## Compared with other Prado Museum | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #20 of 29** | €269 | 3h 40m | 4.91 (57) | private | | [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 #20 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. 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