About this tour
Spend four and a half hours exploring Madrid's artistic treasures and culinary heritage. Begin with a focused 90-minute tour of the Prado's standout works, sidestepping the overwhelm of thousands of pieces, then walk through the city's streets to Botín, a dining institution operating since 1725. Tour the kitchens and settle in for three courses of traditional Spanish fare paired with two drinks, all guided by a local expert.
Highlights
- Curated Prado highlights avoid navigating 7,000+ artworks alone
- Behind-the-scenes access to Botín's historic kitchens
- Three-course lunch with house speciality included
- Walking route through central Madrid with local context
- Two alcoholic beverages with meal
What to expect
Your guide meets you at the Prado and walks you through essential masterpieces—a deliberate selection designed to make sense of the collection without exhaustion. Expect roughly 90 minutes here. You'll then leave the museum precinct and head on foot through Madrid's neighbourhoods, learning stories about the city en route to Botín. Once there, you'll get a tour of the working kitchens before sitting down to eat. Lunch is three courses of traditional Spanish cooking, with two drinks included. The entire experience is conducted in English.
Good to know
This is a walking-heavy tour at moderate pace; unsuitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Dietary adjustments (vegetarian, gluten-free, non-alcoholic) are available—email the team after booking. Vegans and coeliac guests should note limitations. Hotel pickup is not included; use nearby public transport. Tips are separate.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.