Join us on the first part of the tour, a one-hour walking tour through the streets of the historic city center of Madrid. Discover emblematic places you cannot miss! However, no trip to Madrid would be completed without a visit to the Prado Museum. Follow your local guide through the Museum on a visit of the most important paintings.
Read moreWe will begin with a walking tour of the historic center of Madrid, lasting approximately one hour, exploring its most emblematic streets and discovering must-see landmarks you can’t miss. Visit the Plaza de la Villa, the iconic Plaza Mayor, the lively Puerta del Sol, and the elegant Plaza de Oriente.
Next, you will board one of our private vehicles to enjoy a complete panoramic tour of Madrid. Don’t forget your camera or smartphone to capture the city’s most beautiful sights.
From Plaza de Oriente, we will head towards the impressive Puerta de Toledo, built during the Napoleonic era. Along the route, you will see the oldest bridge in the city and enjoy spectacular views of the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Almudena Cathedral by the Manzanares River. We will continue via Calle Mayor towards Puerta del Sol and the Congress of Deputies, then along the elegant Paseo del Prado to the historic Barrio de las Letras.
Highlights of the panoramic route include the Fuente de Cibeles, where Real Madrid fans celebrate victories, and the iconic Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of the city’s historic gates. This part of the tour ends with views of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Paseo de la Castellana, and Plaza de Colón.
No visit to Madrid would be complete without a skip-the-line guided tour of the Museo del Prado. With your priority access ticket, you will avoid long queues and make the most of your cultural experience.
Accompanied by an expert guide, you will explore the museum’s galleries and discover its most important masterpieces, including works by El Bosco, El Greco, Diego Velázquez, Francisco de Goya, and Peter Paul Rubens. You will also learn about the original purpose of the building and understand why it is now one of the most prestigious art galleries in the world.
The permanent collection features more than 1,000 works spanning four centuries of art history. Given its vast size, a guided visit is the best way to discover the key masterpieces and understand the fascinating stories behind each painting. Please note that, due to temporary exhibitions, some artworks may not be available on the day of your visit and will be replaced by others of similar artistic value.
This complete Madrid city tour combines a walking experience, panoramic sightseeing, and an essential visit to the Prado Museum in one unforgettable experience.
Details
- One-hour Madrid city center guided walking tour
- Prado Museum skip the line access and guided tour
- Local guide
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Radio guide system