Royal Palace and Prado Museum Tour With Tapas Upgrade
Duration: 7 hours
Overview
Explore the largest palace in Europe with a guide. See the banquet hall, chapel, king’s apartments, and more. In the afternoon, visit the Prado Museum to be immersed in some of Spain’s best art.
Included
Included
Prado Museum Guided Tour
Included
Royal Palace Guided Tour
Included
Headset for groups bigger than 7 people
Included
Museum admission
Included
Royal palace admission
Excluded
Excluded
Gratuities
Excluded
Transport between the attractions
Important information
How much walking is there?
This tour covers 2 miles at a leisurely pace. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
Is this tour accessible?
Yes, this tour is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers.
What is the rescheduling policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
When should I get there?
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine.
Can you accommodate special diets for the optional tapas lunch?
Yes, we can accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets.
Are gratuities included?
Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.
Highlights
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Explore the richness of Spanish culture on our Madrid Royal Palace and Prado Museum tour.
Start in the palace courtyard, the Plaza de la Armería, flanked by the sprawling palace and the royal cathedral, where you’ll hear about the history of the palace.
With your tour guide leading the way, you’ll get to know this sprawling palace, the largest in Europe, boasting 3,418 rooms. Hear stories about the royal family as you look inside the king’s and queen’s apartments and imagine the dances that used to be held in the large banquet hall.
You’ll also admire the Italian art and artifacts that adorn the throne room, and we’ll visit the royal chapel, officially called the Capilla de Nuestra Señora de la Almudena.
You’ll get a long lunch break between the palace and Prado Museum, so you have plenty of time to explore on your own or grab a bite to eat. Be sure to ask your tour guide for recommendations! With our optional upgrade, you can use part of this time to dine like a local on your own with a traditional tapas lunch. You’ll be able to enjoy three small plates, in true tapas style, and a drink is included.
Finish the day immersed in works by the greatest Spanish, Flemish, and Italian artists at the Prado. Your guide will help you navigate the thousands of paintings in the museum’s collection and talk about the influence artists like Francisco Goya and El Greco have had on European art history. Stay in the museum as long as you like after the guided tour ends to continue exploring on your own.