You’ll meet your Local Expert Guide and your group of 20 fellow travellers in front of the Circulo de Bellas Artes - one of Europe’s most important cultural centres - then set off on a stroll down Madrid’s most famous street, the Paseo del Prado. As you walk this beautiful boulevard and see iconic monuments, like the Cibeles Palace, Central Bank and the fountains of Neptune and Apollo, you’ll learn how the kings and queens of two separate royal dynasties gave this area much of its monumental splendour.[readmore]Your city stroll ends on the steps of the Prado, one of the world’s greatest art museums. With skip the line tickets you’ll step inside with your expert guide and enjoy a full tour of the museum’s highlights, including works by Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, and Hieronymus Bosch. Whether you are a seasoned art lover or have never set foot in a museum, your guide, who has spent years studying art, will introduce you to some of the greatest works of Western art in a way that is both accessible and engaging. There is no better way to experience this museum. This is the perfect tour for anyone who wants to get an inside look at the cultural patrimony of this great city with a local expert on hand to give you all the background and context behind the things you see and experience.
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure
We strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended
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