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The Prado Museum Guided Tour

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The Prado Museum Guided Tour

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Max 6

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Tour Duration

2.5 Hours

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Highlights of the tour

Highlights Generally Include: 

• The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch , Behold Bosch's psychedelic triptych, filled with vivid imagery and intricate symbolism, one of the most enigmatic masterpieces of the Renaissance. 

• Goya's Black Paintings & Saturn Devouring His Son, Witness the haunting intensity of Francisco Goya's late works, painted directly onto his home's walls, an attempt to capture humanity's dark side. 

• Las Meninas by Velázquez, Stand before one of the most analyzed paintings in art history, where Velázquez's revolutionary composition and play on perspective challenge the viewer's gaze. 

• Caravaggio's David with the Head of Goliath, Admire Caravaggio's masterful use of light and shadow in this dramatic and introspective interpretation of the biblical tale. 

• The Largest Collection of Italian Paintings Outside Italy, Discover masterpieces by Titian, Raphael, Tintoretto, and Veronese, showcasing the Prado's unparalleled collection of Italian Renaissance and Baroque art.


Discover the Prado Museum, Spain's most prestigious art institution and one of the world's most celebrated collections of European masterpieces. 

Originally conceived as a royal collection and opened to the public in 1819, the Prado showcases centuries of artistic innovation, from the Spanish Golden Age to the revolutionary visions of the 19th century.On this 2.5 hour, private tour, explore the museum's extraordinary galleries with an expert guide leading the way. Stand before Bosch's The Garden of Earthly Delights—one of six of his works housed in the Prado—each filled with intricate symbolism and surreal imagery. See Francisco Goya's Maja Desnuda, a painting so scandalous it was seized by the Spanish Inquisition, and his haunting Black Paintings, reflections of his later years. Learn about Diego Velázquez, the court painter whose masterful realism and psychological depth transformed Spanish portraiture. Explore the Prado's exceptional Italian collection, the largest outside of Italy, featuring works by Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Tintoretto, whose styles influenced generations of Spanish artists.nnBy the end of this 2.5-hour tour, you'll have journeyed through centuries of art history, gaining a deeper appreciation for Spain's cultural heritage. Whether you're an art aficionado or a curious traveler, this tour is an essential part of your Madrilenian experience!

 


Itinerary

  • A 2.5 hour tour of the The Prado Museum with one of our expert guides.
  • Retiro, 28014 MadridnC. de Sta. Isabel, 52, Centro, 28012 Madrid

• PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR (with Reserved Entry Tickets Included)

• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE

• DURATION 2.5 HOURS

• ALL ENTRANCE FEES (with Reserved Entry Included!)


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FAQ's

Your guide will be wearing a Babylon badge on a Babylon lanyard. They will also reach out to you on the morning of the tour to confirm the meeting point.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Yes! All tickets for the permanent collection are included and organized by Babylon Tours.

Your guide will reach out to you the morning of the tour by text and email. Please ensure you have provided your correct telephone number (including country code) and email beforehand. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder if you don't see the email in your inbox.

No, Viator is a booking platform and Online Travel Agent. They sell our tours, but we are Babylon Tours, a Tour Operator currently offering tours in 12 major cities worldwide!

Yes! You can reschedule free of charge if you notify us at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. For rescheduling within 24 hours, a fee applies to cover guide payments, unused tickets, and company costs (no profit is made on this fee). If you booked through a booking platform like Viator or GetYourGuide, you must reschedule directly with them.

Please inform your guide as soon as possible. As this is a semi-private tour, it must start on time. If your tour is ticketed, the guide will reply to your message with the tickets so you can enter the museum or monument on your own and try to join the guide inside if possible. Please note that once the tour begins, the guide will not be able to regularly check their phone.

Please let us know immediately by email to babylontoursinfo@gmail.com or by texting or calling +1 917 999 0380. Our refund policy does not cover medical issues that arise within 24 hours of the tour's start. In such cases, please contact your travel insurance provider. We can provide a document confirming you were unable to attend.

Please let us know immediately by email to babylontoursinfo@gmail.com or by texting or calling +1 917 999 0380 . Our refund policy does not cover transportation issues within 24 hours of the tour's start. In such cases, please contact your travel insurance provider. We can provide a document confirming you were unable to attend.

No, as the museum is large, locating the guide inside is challenging. The guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and accompany the group inside. However, you are welcome to stay in the museum after the tour ends!

Yes, you are welcome to stay in the museum until it closes.

Your guide will have your tickets. As long as you bring proof of ID, the guide's name and number, and arrive at the meeting point on time, the guide will assist you with entry.n