About this tour
Spend 5.5 hours working through Madrid's two heavyweight art museums with a dedicated guide who gets you past the queues. The Prado and Reina Sofia hold centuries of European painting and sculpture—from Goya and Velázquez to Picasso and beyond. You'll move between galleries at a pace that lets things sink in, with a lunch break built into the itinerary. All entry fees are covered; you just need to arrange your own transport to the first museum.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to both Prado and Reina Sofia
- Private guide throughout the 5.5-hour tour
- Lunch break included in the schedule
- Covers Spanish Old Masters and modern European art
- All museum entry fees included
- Wheelchair accessible, pram-friendly facilities
What to expect
Your guide meets you at the Prado and leads you through its galleries, stopping at key works rather than rushing the whole collection. You'll see paintings and sculptures spanning centuries—expect to learn context and technique, not just titles. After a couple of hours, you'll break for lunch (on your own tab). Then it's across to Reina Sofia for modern and contemporary pieces, where the crowds thin out compared to the Prado. The pace is steady but not frantic; you're there to actually look at things. Note that occasional temporary exhibitions or special events can affect access, in which case alternative arrangements are offered.
Good to know
Arrange your own taxi or metro to the Prado—it's near public transport. Wear appropriate dress (some sites have entry codes). Even with skip-the-line tickets, security queues can still form. Bring your mobile number including country code when you book. Temporary exhibitions aren't included.
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