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Prado Museum: Exclusive Early Access Tour
4.9
118 Ratings
Madrid
Unlock exclusive early access to Madrid’s Prado Museum. Explore masterpieces with an expert guide, all before the crowds arrive. Book your VIP tour now.
Unlock exclusive early access to Madrid’s Prado Museum. Explore masterpieces with an expert guide, all before the crowds arrive. Book your VIP tour now.
Duration:
1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Prado National Museum - Enter the Prado with your guide and a small group an hour before it opens to the public. With an art historian to reveal the hidden stories and context behind each masterpiece, you’ll gain the insight and space needed to truly appreciate the Prado’s remarkable collection without the usual crowds. Enjoy the iconic Las…
- Prado National Museum - Enter the Prado with your guide and a small group an hour before it opens to the public. With an art historian to reveal the hidden stories and context behind each masterpiece, you’ll gain the insight and space needed to truly appreciate the Prado’s remarkable collection without the usual crowds. Enjoy the iconic Las Meninas in solitude, admire every intricate detail of The Garden of Earthly Delights up close, and experience Goya’s haunting Black Paintings in a quiet gallery. This and much more awaits on this exclusive early access Prado tour. The tour concludes just as the first public visitors begin to enter the museum. Feel free to continue exploring the extensive collection on your own, or venture out into Madrid to discover more of the lively Spanish capital, having already checked off a bucket-list experience.
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Early access Prado Museum entry ticket
- Expertly guided museum tour
- Local English-speaking guide
- Early access Prado Museum entry ticket
- Expertly guided museum tour
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Avoid the crowds with this unique tour of the Prado Museum before it opens to the public. Gain early access one hour before the official opening, accompanied only by your group and an expert art historian guide. Admire masterpieces such as Las Meninas, The Garden of Earthly Delights, Goya’s Black Paintings, and other renowned Spanish and European…
Avoid the crowds with this unique tour of the Prado Museum before it opens to the public. Gain early access one hour before the official opening, accompanied only by your group and an expert art historian guide. Admire masterpieces such as Las Meninas, The Garden of Earthly Delights, Goya’s Black Paintings, and other renowned Spanish and European artworks. Take the opportunity to appreciate both the stunning art and the magnificent architecture in a serene setting.
Images provided by Walks in collaboration with the Museo Nacional del Prado.
- This tour is in English.
- We are able to accommodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Location
Monument to Goya
Calle de Felipe IV
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Monumento a Goya, C. de Felipe IV, s/n, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, outside the entrance to the Prado Museum at the statue of Goya.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(118 Ratings)
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Kareninsf
Jul 4, 2025
A Prado dream come true - Wow! What a dream come true and a fantastic tour. Being alone in the Prado (just with a guide and small group) is such a unique experience. Seeing the highlights, the empty galleries, and learning so much about some of the most famous (and lesser known) paintings was a treat. Maria was a FABULOUS guide. So personable, knowledgeable , welcoming, and always willing to answer questions. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone. And after the tour ends, you can stick around the Prado and explore as many more works as you want.
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Cvl4836dq
Jun 30, 2025
Great tour with Maria - We had an exceptional time thanks to our private guide. His passion for art and history was palpable, and his explanations were clear, lively and adapted to our rhythm really enriched our visit. She has made the works accessible even to the youngest members of our group. Thank you again for this unforgettable experience!
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Carloscv7539gu
Jun 30, 2025
Amazing visit to the Prado before the crowds arrive. - I live in Madrid and have visited the Prado many times, but never like this. Having the museum almost all for yiteseif is breathtaking. And Maria was a great guide, fun and knowledgeable. Really recommend this experience.
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Stay52918402799
Jun 28, 2025
Louis M Great Tour Guide - Louis M did a great job was very informative and gave heaps of excellent advice about the city and its culture as well as the many beautiful attractions to see. I highly recommend this tour.
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Stephensn8222tm
Jun 27, 2025
The Prado is painting heaven. - We had an excellent time with Maria and the wonderful overview of this magnificent place. Her knowledge and insights were invaluable and made the experience with the collection more meaningful, adding to the richness of our visit. To be in these spaces with these artworks is a once in a lifetime opportunity that should not be missed.
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Susansl7891fn
Jun 27, 2025
Worth it!! - Maria did a great job explaining and providing background for the priority works of art. Her historical perspective was amazing and helped connect to the paintings.
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Sblake1985
Jun 27, 2025
Alone in the Prado - Excellent! Thanks informative, engaging, and entertaining. Maria is a great tour guide! She provided so much historical and artistic information. I highly recommend this tour!
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Pauldn531yl
Jun 23, 2025
Great tour of the Prado and Palace - Had a great time touring the Prado and Palace with David. Being ahead of the crowds was fantastic. We practically had the museum to ourselves for about 90 minutes.
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Paulasmithc
Jun 22, 2025
Amazing! David was the best - Amazing! One of best experience I had while in Madrid. Our guide David was the best, absolutely brilliant! Totally worth it! Recommend 1000/10
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U8354lnandrem
Jun 22, 2025
Best prado museum experience - Amazing tour, totally worth it!the guide David was excellent
The museum was empty so we could and all the beautiful works
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