Discover two of Madrid’s must-see attractions in a single morning: the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will visit one of the best-preserved palaces in Europe and explore its impressive rooms. Afterwards, access the Prado Museum without queuing to admire masterpieces by artists such as Velázquez, Goya and El Greco.
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Discover two of Madrid’s greatest cultural icons: the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum, each boasting a unique historical and artistic heritage.
The Royal Palace of Madrid, built in the 18th century in an Italian-influenced classical Baroque style, stands on the former site of the Alcázar de los Austrias. Covering 135,000 square metres, it is the largest palace in Western Europe and one of the largest in the world. Although it is not the official residence of the monarchy, it continues to host important state occasions. During the guided tour, you will be able to admire such iconic spaces as the Plaza de Armas, the Grand Staircase, the apartments of King Charles III and the Queen, the banquet hall, the royal chapel, the throne room and the crown room.
For its part, the Prado Museum houses one of the world’s most outstanding art collections, with over 1,000 works spanning four centuries of history. Inside, you can admire works by great masters such as Velázquez, Goya, Sorolla, El Greco and El Bosco.
Please note that transportation between the two monuments is not included and must be arranged at your own expense.
From 18 May, the order of the visits will be reversed: the visit to the Prado Museum will take place first, followed by the Royal Palace.
Itinerary:
₋ Royal Palace:
· From 16 March 2026 to 17 May 2026: departure at 10.00 am; the meeting point is at the Julià Travel office at 15 Calle San Nicolás.
· From 18 May 2026 to 14 November 2027: departure at 03.30 pm; the meeting point is at the Julià Travel office at 15 Calle San Nicolás
₋ Prado Museum:
· From 16 March 2026 to 17 May 2026: departure at 1.00 pm; the meeting point will be at the Goya Monument on Calle Felipe IV.
· From 18 May 2026 to 14 November 2027: departure at 11.30 am; the meeting point will be at the Goya Monument on Calle Felipe IV.
Please remember to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early. Transport between the monuments is not included.
The Royal Palace of Madrid, built in the 18th century in an Italian-influenced classical Baroque style, stands on the former site of the Alcázar de los Austrias. Covering 135,000 square metres, it is the largest palace in Western Europe and one of the largest in the world. Although it is not the official residence of the monarchy, it continues to host important state occasions. During the guided tour, you will be able to admire such iconic spaces as the Plaza de Armas, the Grand Staircase, the apartments of King Charles III and the Queen, the banquet hall, the royal chapel, the throne room and the crown room.
For its part, the Prado Museum houses one of the world’s most outstanding art collections, with over 1,000 works spanning four centuries of history. Inside, you can admire works by great masters such as Velázquez, Goya, Sorolla, El Greco and El Bosco.
Please note that transportation between the two monuments is not included and must be arranged at your own expense.
From 18 May, the order of the visits will be reversed: the visit to the Prado Museum will take place first, followed by the Royal Palace.
Itinerary:
₋ Royal Palace:
· From 16 March 2026 to 17 May 2026: departure at 10.00 am; the meeting point is at the Julià Travel office at 15 Calle San Nicolás.
· From 18 May 2026 to 14 November 2027: departure at 03.30 pm; the meeting point is at the Julià Travel office at 15 Calle San Nicolás
₋ Prado Museum:
· From 16 March 2026 to 17 May 2026: departure at 1.00 pm; the meeting point will be at the Goya Monument on Calle Felipe IV.
· From 18 May 2026 to 14 November 2027: departure at 11.30 am; the meeting point will be at the Goya Monument on Calle Felipe IV.
Please remember to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early. Transport between the monuments is not included.
Details
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Day tour
4h 30min
English
Included
- Skip the line access to the Prado Museum
- Skip the line access to the Royal Palace
- Guided visit
- Radio guide system
Not included
- Transfer from the Royal Palace to the Prado Museum
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Product code:
MADPRMDP
Meeting point
Julià Travel Office, Street San Nicolás 15, Madrid
Additional information
- Please note photography and filming are not permitted inside the Prado Museum.
- Please bear in mind this is a long walking tour.
- Crowds or security protocols can lead to delays in skip the line access.
- Julià Travel reserves the right to cancel the tour or modify the itinerary due to events being held at the location or due to operational reasons of force majeure.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers per guide.
- Please note: Some of the paintings might not be available despite belonging to the permanent collection for reasons out of our control. In those cases, the itinerary will be modified to comprise another painting with similar artistic value and significance.
- Admission staff may request official documentation to verify the children’s age (ID, Passport, etc). If this documentation is not provided, the payment of the difference corresponding to the adult rate may be required.
