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Prado Museum: Exclusive Early Access Tour
4.9
143 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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(143 Ratings)
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Mlsburnett
Dec 29, 2025
Extraordinary experience - This was the best experience of our trip. Maria is a truly special guide and her knowledge and enthusiasm is exceptional. It was extraordinary to be in this museum before opening time, without the crowds, and alone in the galleries. Perfect length of time to get a curated look at things without feeling overwhelmed with the volume of art. I highly recommend this tour.
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Jang-ho
Dec 26, 2025
Private tour of the Prado. Worth it. - Enjoyed a tour with David. We were a family of 5 Americans and there was another American couple. Great private tour. David expertly explained the mixture of Madrid history and the art, focusing on Bosch, Velasquez, El Greco, and Goya. This is our second time doing this. Would do it again third time. David’s English was excellent and the individual headphones worked well.
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N9805wfjoanc
Dec 26, 2025
Super worth beating the crowds - and super enthusiastic, nice guide! - David was our tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about Spanish history and art. Throughout the tour, he was friendly, kind, and enthusiastic. He did a great job of explaining the relevant history of Spain and how the art related to the history, telling a chronological story throughout the museum tour. It was so worth it to be in the museum before the crowds came. As soon as the doors open, people flooded in and it was more difficult to hear or follow our guide (although totally possible until the end of the tour). Would definitely recommend!
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Z42wppamm
Dec 21, 2025
Fabulous! - Great experience. Maria was knowledgeable and did a great job of pacing, providing context about the artworks she highlighted without over-talking. And it was lovely to be in a small group that has a low/key vibe and to be able to see the art without the huge crowds.
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Prefernoname
Dec 21, 2025
Wonderful, intimate encounter with art - This private tour before the Prado's opening was totally worth the price. Maria was an excellent guide to the essential highlights of Spain's most important museum. Being able to get close to the works, without jostling with others, was just the best.
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Sightseer13175134266
Dec 21, 2025
Spectacular - Maria was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiast. Very enjoyable and informative. Matched all of our expectations.
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John
Oct 25, 2025
Isabella’s favorite time in the Museo Del Prado - Isabella gave us fabulous explanations of the most special paintings! She is very knowledgeable with a wonderful style.
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Mccrem
Oct 25, 2025
Prato and palace - Isabella was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiast. Very enjoyable and informative. The early admission to the museum was memorable.
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Pamten25
Oct 24, 2025
great early admission Guided tour of the Prado! - David was absolutely fabulous, great historical information without being too long or boring. All relative to what we were about to see. The information for each piece of art was so interesting. Being in the museum before it opened was such a great way to actually enjoy the art without the extra noise/crowd. Unbelievable experience, highly recommend!
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X3291owsusanc
Oct 23, 2025
Great Art! - David was fabulous. He was so knowledgeable and did a great job explaining all the art. I would highly recommend this tour!
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