Private Guided Tour of the Prado Museum in Madrid with fast entrances and pick up at the hotel.
Description
Visiting the Prado Museum with us is the assurance of a unique and safe experience. Our private tour with entrances and pick up at your hotel is the best in town. We make a point of honour of the quality of the visit, which is achieved through a totally personalised service adapted to your needs. The visit begins with a pick up at your hotel where your English-speaking guide will pick you up to discover one of the most beautiful art collections in the world. Treating yourself to the services of a private guide is a unique moment during which you will learn the history of the works and the painters in an authentic way. Our visits are unique and different from all the others you can find in Madrid, we want above all that each visitor feels unique, the fast entrances are included in the price which ensures you enter directly into the Prado Museum without going through the classic queue. Your guide will be at your side throughout the visit and will make sure you feel comfortable.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your private tour will start at your hotel where your guide will meet you. You will then leave for the Prado Museum by taxi. Once there, your private guide will take you into the museum without waiting thanks to the quick entrances. You will discover one of the largest museums in Europe through the masterpieces that have marked history. Your historian guide will give you the history of the works of Bosch, Rogier van der Weyden, Fra Angelico, Titian, El Greco, Diego Velasquez and Goya. If you would like more information about a particular painting or painter, please do not hesitate to contact your guide. As our private tours are totally customizable you can choose what to visit in the museum. The visit will end at the entrance of the Prado. The Prado Museum is one of the monuments to see during a visit to Madrid. Located on the Paseo del Prado we recommend you to take a walk in the Retiro Park after the visit.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your guide will meet you at your hotel to begin the visit (please wait for your guide in your hotel lobby). They will arrive a few minutes before the scheduled time. The journey from your hotel to the museum will be by taxi and is included within the total duration of the tour (included in the 4 hours). The transfer will be made by taxi, and the cost is included in the visit. For any questions regarding your pick-up, please feel free to contact us. Please note: the transfer will be carried out using a regular Madrid city taxi; this visit does not include a private chauffeur service. Madrid is a capital city with traffic, so we apologize in advance for any potential delays due to congestion. If your hotel is close to one of the museums, the journey will be done on foot, as taking a taxi for very short distances is unnecessary and may waste time. If you have any mobility issues, please let us know in advance.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Youth under 18 years of age must come with an adult.
Reviews(98)
Our guide was amazing and so knowledgeable. She made the experience memorable for us. Without her we would have wasted time not knowing the ins and outs. Such a wonderful day.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We believe the best way to discover Madrid is through the eyes of a passionate local guide, and we're delighted that your private guide helped you make the most of every moment. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable experience in Madrid or elsewhere in Spain.
We had an excellent private tour with Sirsha, we really enjoyed learning about Spanish art history with her. Highly recommend this tour!
We're really happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with your guide Sirsa. Sharing the stories behind Spanish art is something she truly loves, so we're delighted that her passion made your visit even more meaningful. It was a pleasure organizing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back to Madrid someday!
It was great. Clara mastered everything and made us have a very pleasant and productive morning. She is great as a person and as a professional.
Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron de su visita guiada por Madrid y que nuestra guía, Clara, contribuyó a hacerla tan agradable y enriquecedora. Su conocimiento de la historia, la cultura y los rincones del centro histórico de Madrid es una de las cualidades que más valoran nuestros viajeros. Le haremos llegar sus amables palabras. Esperamos volver a recibirles muy pronto para que sigan descubriendo más lugares de Madrid.
We had a fantastic two hour tour of the Prado Museum. Sirsa was our guide. She gave an excellent presentation of the art and history of Spain. Of course we mostly saw the highlights, but it was perfect for what we wanted and was a highlight of our time in Madrid.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that Sirsa helped make your visit to the Prado Museum one of the highlights of your stay in Madrid. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again for another memorable experience in the future.
This was our first visit to the Museo del Prado and this tour was worth every penny! Without Laura’s expertise, knowledge and guidance, our visit to this prominent museum would not have been nearly as enjoyable. One could easily find himself aimlessly wandering from room to room. Our guide provided much needed historical background for Spain, as well the art history pertaining to each specific painting we saw. We learned about many of the important artists and their pieces in this collection. Thanks to Laura, we left the museum with a the feeling of being both enlightened and informed. 😊
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience. We are so pleased to hear that Laura helped you discover the Prado beyond the paintings themselves during your private guided tour. Understanding the historical context and the stories behind each masterpiece is what transforms a museum visit into a truly memorable experience, and we're delighted that you experienced just that. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Laura. She'll be grateful to know that her passion and knowledge made such a positive impact on your visit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Madrid for another cultural adventure in the future! Best wishes,
We toured the Prado with Sirsa. It was a perfect two hour tour! We hit all the most important paintings in the museum and she explained their importance and relevance. I would recommend spending a few hours with Sirsa. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your Prado tour with your guide Sirsa. She is truly passionate about bringing the museum’s masterpieces to life. We hope to welcome you again in Madrid very soon
We found Sirsa to be an excellent guide, professional, knowledgeable, and with a passion for the paintings she brought to life for us. She gives so much context to the art, the place, the time, the culture of the time, the medium and fascinating details about the artist. Our time at the Prado was well paced, and the two hours passed by so fast with such an articulate and thoughtful guide.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience at the Museo del Prado with Sirsa. She is a very passionate and knowledgeable guide, and she always loves bringing the paintings, artists, and historical context to life in an engaging way. We are especially pleased to know that the pacing of the tour felt enjoyable. We will be sure to share your kind words with Sirsa. Thank you again for your trust, and we hope to welcome you again in Madrid very soon. Kind regards.
I have been to this museum a few times before without a guide. Seeing it with a guide and learning about the stories behind the paintings was a completely different and wonderful experience. The museum has something like 8,000 paintings so it can also feel overwhelming and it was great to have someone by my side to help navigate it in a manageable way. I learned so much from Sirsa and she was a pleasure to be with. I highly recommend her and this tour.
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic feedback. We’re delighted that the guided tour with Sirsa allowed you to rediscover the museum from a different and more enriching perspective. The Prado can indeed be overwhelming, and we’re glad your guide was able to make the experience smooth and engaging. We’ll be sure to pass on your compliments to her; she’ll be thrilled to read them. We look forward to welcoming you back to Madrid for your next adventure!
Our guide Sofia was wonderful, very nice and very knowledgeable. It was a good way to start our Madrid experience. We learned a lot during these two hours and then could explore some more on our own. At the end we went to the Botanical garden which was right next door and is a very pleasant and quiet place.
Thank you very much for your kind message. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit and that Sofia helped make it a memorable start to your stay in Madrid. She will be very happy to know that you appreciated her tour and the time she spent with you. We wish you a wonderful stay in Madrid and hope you enjoy the rest of your trip.
Our guide, Olivia, was absolutely fantastic—a true historian with a deep passion for her work. The two hours we spent with her in the museum were worth every penny. Her knowledge and storytelling brought everything to life, and honestly, we wouldn’t have gotten nearly as much out of the visit without her. Highly recommend!
Hello Karen, thank you for your review of your private tour of the Prado Museum. It was a pleasure to organize this tour for your family vacation in Madrid. The entire team at Madrid Discovery wishes you a wonderful stay in Spain.
