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Adults
From 11 years old.
€ 119
Children
From 8 to 10 years old.
€ 58
Infants
From 0 to 7 years old.
Full-Day Madrid Tour: Palaces, Art & Hidden Gems
Experience the very best of Spain’s capital in a single, unforgettable day. From the refreshing greenery of the Landscape of Light—a UNESCO World Heritage site—to the hushed corridors of the world’s finest art galleries, Madrid is a city where history and creativity breathe through every stone. This is the perfect solution for those who want to save time and money while immersing themselves in the soul of Madrid, blending the natural beauty of El Retiro Park with the majestic legacy of the Spanish Monarchy and the timeless genius of its greatest painters.
On this tour, we begin our journey by exploring the artistic wonders of the Retiro Park. We then use our fast-track access to dive into the Prado Museum, where our expert guide reveals the secrets behind masterpieces like Velázquez’s Las Meninas and Goya’s Black Paintings. After a break for a delicious local lunch, we regroup to walk through the historic Habsburg Madrid, visiting Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor. Finally, we head to the Royal Palace, skipping the lines to explore its opulent interior together. Our guide will lead you through the most emblematic State Rooms, sharing stories of power and splendor before leaving you to continue exploring this royal marvel at your own pace. Join us for a full-day immersion into the heart of Spanish grandeur.
In just one day, you will visit the most spectacular places of Madrid and you will explore the Prado Museum, the old town, and the Royal Palace with a fast-track ticket included. This is a full day tour with tickets included: get ready to enjoy Madrid!
The Prado Museum and the Royal Palace are usually fully booked several days in advance. Book now before all our tickets sell out!
Tour Highlights:
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- Discover the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace in a Madrid Full Day Tour
- Save time and money with a Madrid full day tour to discover all the highlights of Spain’s capital
- Discover the hidden gems of El Retiro Park and the Spanish masterpieces at the Prado Museum
- Explore Madrid’s old town and get a fast-track ticket to visit the Royal Palace
- Witness the opulence of the State Rooms and the grand staircase, discovering where history and art collide.
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Guided Tour of Madrid in English, Korean or Chinese
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- Royal Palace of Madrid fast-track ticket & guided visit
- Prado Museum fast-track ticket and guided visit to the most representative masterpieces.
- Guided walking tour through Madrid’s Old Town and the iconic El Retiro Park.
- Licensed guide and radio headset to clearly follow the explanations
- Small Group
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Plaza de la Independencia. Next to Puerta de Alcalá, at the entrance of El Retiro park.
Your guide will be holding a sign with The Touring Pandas logo.
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1. Meeting point: Puerta de Alcalá
Our tour starts at the famous Puerta de Alcalá. In the old times, here started the road where Miguel de Cervantes, author of El Quijote and Spain’s most important author, was born. This is just one of the anecdotes that you’ll learn in this tour through the artistic jewels of Madrid.
2. El Retiro Park
The El Retiro Park was built in the early 1600s, and for centuries it was a private park that only Spanish monarchs were allowed to enter. However, Carlos III, one of the most loved and respected kings of Spain’s history, made the park public and opened its doors to all the citizens.
3. Prado Museum
If you’re an art-lover and you like museums, this is probably one of the reasons that brought you to Spain! The Prado Museum is the temple of Spanish art, and this is where its most important masterpieces are kept. Outside the museum, the statues of Velázquez, Goya and Murillo, two of the grandest artists of all time, watch the three museum’s doors: don’t miss a selfie with each of them!
Your guide will lead you through the rooms and corridors of the museum so you don’t miss any of the masterpieces inside this colossal building.
4. Lunch break
After the Prado Museum, you will have 2 hours of free time for lunch, during which guests are on their own. Your guide will give you some tips to find the best options nearby.
5. Meeting point: Puerta del Sol
Your guide will be waiting for you to start the second part of the tour next to the El Oso y el Madroño statue, at the Puerta del Sol. This is one of the most famous places of Madrid, where the locals gather to welcome the New Year.
6. Madrid old town
From here, you will start exploring the old town of Madrid, also called the Madrid of the Habsburgs, the name of the dynasty that brought the city to its highest splendor.
7. End point: Royal Palace of Madrid
Our journey concludes at the largest active royal palace in Europe. Bypass the crowds with priority entry and join your specialist guide to explore its most iconic spaces. From the monumental grand staircase to the lavish State Rooms, you’ll uncover the rich heritage and hidden stories of Spain’s monarchy while surrounded by world-class art.
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- Lunch
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off
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Stay flexible: Cancel up to 48 hours before the start of the tour and get a full refund.
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As this experience involves significant walking, it is not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
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Especially during summer, sunscreen, cap and sunglasses, and water. Comfortable shoes are recommended, as the tour involves a fair amount of walking.
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- Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early for check-in. Latecomers and no-shows can’t be accommodated and no refunds are applicable.
- The tour is split into two sessions (morning and afternoon), with a two-hour free time break in between.
- This tour involves significant walking. It is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those unwilling to walk for extended periods.
- The guided Prado Museum visit focuses on the most representative masterpieces. Following the guided session, guests are free to explore the museum’s collection of over 34,000 works of art on their own.
- This tour includes a guided visit through the most emblematic and historically significant State Rooms of the Royal Palace. Once the guided portion concludes, you are welcome to stay inside and continue exploring the rest of the accessible areas at your own pace.
- Eventual tour disruptions: the Royal Palace is still in use and protocol acts may be arranged by public administrations without prior notice. In such rare occasions, we will contact you in advance to arrange a reschedule or a cancellation and full refund.
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