Madrid in a Day Tour:Royal Palace, Historic Center & Prado Museum

4.8(988)4 hFree cancellationBy Walks - Italy & Spain

About this activity

Explore the best of Madrid with this expertly guided walking tour featuring skip-the-line tickets to the Royal Palace, one of Europe’s most breathtaking royal residences, and to the Prado Art Musuem - the cultural jewel of Spain. If you wish, choose the Prado Early Access option when booking for a VIP experience in the Prado Museum where you'll enjoy a guided tour of the galleries one hour before they open to the public. As you make your way through the stunning galleries of the Prado Museum, through the charming historic center, and wrap up at the grandiose Royal Palace, you'll be accompanied by an insightful local guide who will decode the city's lesser-known stories and hidden secrets every step of the way. And with a small group of just 16 guests maximum, you'll enjoy a more relaxed and intimate experience with easy access to your guide so you can ask them all your burning questions.

What's included

✓Local English-speaking guide
✓Plaza Mayor
✓Skip-the-line tickets and guided tour of Prado Museum
✓Puerta del Sol
✓Literary Quarter
✓Opera House (outside)
✓VIP early access ticket to Prado Museum (if option selected)
✓Skip-the-line tickets and guided tour of Madrid Royal Palace

Not included

✕Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour 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.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour is in English.
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
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.
Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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