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Prado Museum: Exclusive Early Access Tour
4.9
176 Ratings
Madrid
Unlock exclusive early access to Madrid’s Prado Museum. Explore masterpieces with an expert guide, all before the crowds arrive. Book your VIP tour now.
Unlock exclusive early access to Madrid’s Prado Museum. Explore masterpieces with an expert guide, all before the crowds arrive. Book your VIP tour now.
Duration:
1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Prado National Museum - Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the Prado Museum in Madrid before it opens to the public. Accompanied by a knowledgeable art historian, discover the masterpieces of Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch in a serene and uncrowded setting.
- Prado National Museum - Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the Prado Museum in Madrid before it opens to the public. Accompanied by a knowledgeable art historian, discover the masterpieces of Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch in a serene and uncrowded setting.
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Early access Prado Museum entry ticket
- Expertly guided museum tour
- Local English-speaking guide
- Early access Prado Museum entry ticket
- Expertly guided museum tour
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Avoid the crowds with this unique tour of the Prado Museum before it opens to the public. Gain early access one hour before the official opening, accompanied only by your group and an expert art historian guide. Admire masterpieces such as Las Meninas, The Garden of Earthly Delights, Goya’s Black Paintings, and other renowned Spanish and European…
Avoid the crowds with this unique tour of the Prado Museum before it opens to the public. Gain early access one hour before the official opening, accompanied only by your group and an expert art historian guide. Admire masterpieces such as Las Meninas, The Garden of Earthly Delights, Goya’s Black Paintings, and other renowned Spanish and European artworks. Take the opportunity to appreciate both the stunning art and the magnificent architecture in a serene setting.
Images provided by Walks in collaboration with the Museo Nacional del Prado.
- We are able to accommodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
- 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. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- Walks Tours provides a professional art guide for the tour. Groups bringing their own guide will not be permitted to join. This is a public, guided tour, and ticket reselling is prohibited.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Location
Monument to Goya
Calle de Felipe IV
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(176 Ratings)
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Elciob562
May 29, 2026
Amazing Madrid Tour in Prado Museum and Royal Palace - Luis Morales is an amazing guide that helps to understand the heart and the history of Spain.
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Kevinbb2702pw
May 25, 2026
Great Prado VIP tour! Highly recommended! - Ernesto was Amazing! Very knowledgeable and fun. We had a great time and learned a lot. Highly recommend this tour with Ernesto.
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743kristopherd
May 25, 2026
Alone with Las Meninas - Ernesto was a friendly and insightful guide to the museum’s paintings and their (art) history. It is indisputably expensive to join this particular tour, but it’s a privilege to be able to experience the great works of the Prado before the museum opens. It’s the first time I’ve have this kind of early access and I would do it again at other big art galleries. If you can afford, it’s worth it.
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Heather
May 25, 2026
Prado private tour - What a brilliant tour with Ernesto, it was time well spent. His enthusiasm for each period was contagious, and his detailed descriptions captivating. I encourage everyone to take this tour and request Ernesto.
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679b_atricec
May 25, 2026
Exclusive experience in Prado. - Amazing exlusive experience. Ernesto, our guide, was excellent and bring us his expertise to better enjoy incredible artist exposed here.
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Averyss3331yg
May 25, 2026
Tour guide review - Ernesto was an amazing tour guide and teacher. Really made an emphasis on how each painting was created and how to look at them for the times!
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H1954jielizabetho
May 22, 2026
Madrid tour - Daniel was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and also funny. It was a pleasant way to explore the city, the museum, and the palace.
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J7099bhdeborahj
May 19, 2026
An Intimate Experience in a Museum Crowded with a Wealth of Masterpieces - The meetup and checkin were seemless and our guide, Jaime, was well prepared. He had a depth of knowledge that allowed him to weave together Spanish history, art history, and the history of the Prado. It was lovely to be in the museum before it opened as Jaime was able familiarize us with the layout while he lead us to and described notable works fram Raphael, Goya, Bosch (and many, many others) with detail and stories that brought them to life in the context of their time. The pace was brisk and we covered a lot of ground. At the end of the tour (~1 hrs 45m) we were pleasantly surprised that our tickets would allow us to remain in the Prado as long as we liked.
Most definitely recommend - great value for money.
P.S. No photos because they are not permitted by the museum.
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Guy_r
May 18, 2026
The ONLY way to see the Prado - This was my second time taking this tour with Isabellla and I recommend it highly. There is nothing like being in the Prado with just the paintings and no other visitors. Isabella is knowledgeable and enthusiastic and makes sure you see the ‘hits’ up close with a good dose of context. You’ll learn a lot, come to understand why they are important, and maybe love one or more of them.
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Allys631
May 18, 2026
10/10 recommend Jamie - Jamie S was amazing. So knowledgeable about the art, the museum and Madrid! To be able to be in the Prado while nobody else is there was unbelievable. 10/10 experience would recommend and do it again!
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