Prado Museum Art History Tour: Explore Masterpieces and Hidden Gems

Embark on a captivating art history tour of the Prado Museum, exploring masterpieces and hidden gems. Discover the historical details, meaning, and techniques behind each painting, and delve into the legends and Spanish history. Don’t miss this impressive journey through the works of Bosch, Rubens, Velázquez, and more!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Prado National Museum - Discover a special selection of the masterpieces in the best gallery in the world, learning about the history of the painting, as well as the deeper meanings and artistic techniques used. Admire some of the more than 1,300 works from masters such as Bosch, Patinir, Goya, Velazquez, and more.
What's Included
  • Intimate group guided tour
Additional Information

I will guide you through a curated selection of art works in the world’s finest gallery, offering insights into each painting’s historical context, the significance, and the artistic methods involved.
Apart from showcasing notable masterpieces at the Prado, I will also unveil some of my admired yet lesser-known pieces. You will be able to appreciate…

Location
Monument to Goya
Calle de Felipe IV
Meeting point: At the statue of painter Goya in front of the Museum's ticket office
Cancellation Policy

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

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Shelley_c
Oct 2, 2024
Best tour in Madrid - Jamie was outstanding & this is the must do tour in Madrid. The art was amazing but the history & stories took this tour to another level. Highly recommend Jamie’s art history tour of Prado
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Caroline_m
Sep 27, 2024
The highlight of our trip - This tour was the highlight of our visit to Madrid. Jaime is so passionate about his subject and so good at sharing that passion. He gave us incredible information which made this tour so interesting, enjoyable and informative. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough.
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Andrew_w
Sep 15, 2024
Best Prado Art education EVER - Jaime Sanchez tour guide was superb and a perfect representative for these Viator tours. he was very well prepared, organized and knowledgeable on the Prado. he handled the tour participants expertly and very accommodating. His background and knowledge of teh Prado was evident and he kept everyone engaged and involved in the discussion. it is such an overwhelming museum with the immense # of works you could get lost in there and be completely overwhelmed. This tour focused you on key periods and art movements and select works discussing other works but keeping the focus on a specific # of key art works. Jaime could definitely provide an all day tour going through many more artworks and pieces and it would certainly be engaging. You will book this tour and want to book another. Ask for Jaime you will NOT be disappointed with the knowledge of the Prado you will receive.
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592svetlanal
Sep 23, 2023
A great excursion - The excursion and the guide was just great. Highly recommend. If you are in Madrid, you definitely need to visit Prado, wonderful collection. But it is a big museum and excursion is really needed
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Globetrotting792471
Sep 6, 2023
Prado Museum Tour - Our tour guide Jaime Buonaroti did an excellent job of describing the major works of art at the Prado Museum. His enthusiasm for art history made our tour so much more interesting and enjoyable. I would strongly recommend using Jaime for your Prado tour.
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Stewartk11
May 6, 2023
Don’t go with anyone but Jamie! - What a fantastic experience. I have been on a tour with such a knowledgeable guide who happily answered all our questions and who cast the paintings in a new light with his detailed and informative presentation. Being in a small group of six was wonderful as we could all get close to Jamie and bathe in his extensive knowledge. Jamie is very personable and speaks very good English. The best introduction to the Prado that you could possibly get.
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X8894iajeffv
Mar 26, 2023
Don't go without Jaime! - Jaime was a very knowledgeable guide and we learned a lot. He made for a very enjoyable morning. I wouldn't go to the museum without hiring Jaime. Well worth it!
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Expatriat2012
Mar 15, 2023
Best way to visit the Prado with Jaime! - We enjoyed a very knowledgeable and engaging tour with Jaime at the Prado. He clearly is a trained art historian, his selection was great, the information and interpretation of each piece was very complete and he was able to link it all together. It felt like a very enjoyable lecture! Would absolutely and highly recommend a tour with Jaime! Thank you!
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Rita
Mar 9, 2023
Best tour (art or otherwise) yet! - The best tour I've taken anywhere -- and I'm not really an art person. 1st visit to Madrid and everyone said, "Don't miss The Prado." They were 100% right, but to that I would add, "Don't miss Jamie's tour of The Prado." An enthusiastic guide is a lovely thing but add deep study? Although we were a very diverse group, he has curated a tour that enthralled us all equally. His passion is so contagious, I now look at art differently. Lucky me. And if you come to Madrid, lucky you.
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Robert
Nov 17, 2022
Prado tour with Jaime - This tour was our first experience at an attraction in Madrid and it was a great start to a great experience in the city. With this tour you will view a fraction of the artwork in the museum, but will be eager to see more. Jaime's knowledge and passion for art makes this tour worthwhile. He provides all necessary information about each piece without either being superficial or way too detailed. I just can praise him enough for the great experience provided.
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