The Best Of Madrid: Private Half-day Tour Including Prado Museum

Explore the highlights of Madrid, Spain’s historic, vibrant and beautiful capital city on this half-day private walking tour, including entrance to the iconic Prado Museum.

On your private tour, you will:

• See the main attractions of Madrid as you learn about the fascinating history of the city;
• Learn about the history of the Spanish royal family and its links to the Papacy as you stand outside the Palacio Real, the royal palace – considered the most important Baroque palace in Spain;
• See the astonishing Catedral de la Almudena;
• Stop by famous monuments and wander down elegant boulevards;
• Explore Plaza de Oriente, Teatro Real and the Market of San Miguel;
• Experience the grandeur and elegant atmosphere of the iconic Plaza Mayor, the beating heart of Madrid;
• Admire the myriad of stunning architectural styles in Madrid, from Baroque to Spanish Gothic;
• Enjoy a guided walk around the beautifully manicured Parque El Retiro;
• Arrive at the Prado Museum, and enjoy a guided visit to this treasure trove of art;
• Admire the world-famous Spanish masters such as Bosch, Goya, El Greco, and Diego Velazquez;
• End your tour inside the museum, to continue at your own leisure.

Madrid, Spain's stunning capital, is a vibrant city famous for its elegant boulevards and vast, dazzling Plazas like the portico-lined Plaza Mayor, in the heart of old Hapsburg Madrid. You’ll see vibrant food markets, awe-inspiring cathedrals, and statues of famous Spaniards.

The city is also very green with expansive, manicured parks such as the Parque el Retiro, where you will enjoy a stroll along as you bask in the sunny Spanish climate under fabulous blue skies!

Spain has one of the oldest and proudest royal families in Europe, and it remains a working monarchy to this day. Learn all about the history of the Spanish royals, like Ferdinand and Isabella, Philip II and many others, whilst standing in front of the magnificent Royal Palace.

The city is also famous for being a cultural hub and is home to several museums – the most famous of which is of course the Prado, and your half-day highlights tour includes a fully guided tour of this repository of the best of Spanish art. Admire works by Goya and Velazquez, Bosch and El Greco among others – and let your guide know if you have any favourites or “must-sees”.

You will end your tour inside the Prado to continue exploring at your leisure, explore the gift shop and enjoy a well-earned coffee break at the café.