Prado Museum Guided Tour: Private Exploration of Art Collections and Spanish History
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Madrid
Immerse yourself in the Prado Museum and explore the art collections and Spanish history with a private guided tour. Discover masterpieces by El Greco, Velázquez, and Goya, and learn about the society of the time through their paintings.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Prado National Museum - Opened in 1819, the Prado Museum houses more than 7,000 paintings. Take this tour and examine works of art by international artists such as Goya and Velázquez. Learn the use of different pictorial techniques and discover uses and customs of the society of the past. Marvel at Las Meninas, famous for its unparalleled use of perspective. Know the characters, the details, the anecdotes and the secrets. hidden in the paintings that you might not otherwise notice.
    Immerse yourself in the Prado Museum and travel back to the most brilliant era in the history of the arts. Admire Northern European paintings like the Flemish Primitives. Exquisite, precious and detailed paintings by geniuses such as Van Dyck fill the rooms of the museum. Enjoy the enigmatic works of art by El Bosco, which are a mirror of the society and beliefs of his time. See Italian paintings by Fra Angelico, Raphael, and Titian, whose equestrian portraits and religious painting became a source of influence for later artists.
What's Included
  • Bilingual official guide for the entire tour
  • Entrance ticket to the Royal Palace
  • Admission to the Prado Museum
Additional Information

Embark on a private visit with your guide to one of the world’s most significant art galleries and assembly of sculptures. Discover the artistic history of Spain through the masterpieces of El Greco, Velázquez, and Goya, and gain insights into past societies through their art. This enticing visit is one to remember.
Immerse yourself in the Prado Museum and journey back to the golden age of art. Discover magnificent Northern European artworks such as the Flemish Primitives. Marvel at the exquisite and intricate works of great artists like Van Dyck that adorn the museum halls. Delve into the mystifying art pieces by El Bosco, reflecting the societal norms and beliefs of his epoch. View Italian masterpieces by artists like Fra Angelico, Raphael, and Titian who influenced subsequent artists through their equestrian portraits and sacred art. Allow the guide to lead you from Hieronymus Bosch to Goya, transitioning from the Renaissance to the Baroque in an irreplaceable tour.

Location
Museo Nacional del Prado
Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón
Prado Museum, next to the Goya statue
Cancellation Policy

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

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Michael_r
Jul 16, 2023
Beautiful - Seeing the beauty of the paintings and the Decor of the palace. It was amazing the musical instruments and the dining room table size
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Christopher_h
Jun 4, 2023
Excellent Madrid tour - We really enjoyed the tour and our tour guide was very knowledgeable. We have children ages 21 and 19, and they really enjoyed it as well. Worth the extra money for private tour and skipping the lines!
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Pennymike66
Oct 30, 2019
Informative - We really enjoyed our tour, an amazing place and our guide was a delight. Her own history was so interesting. Highly recommended
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