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Madrid Morning Sightseeing Tour & Guided Skip-the-Line Prado Museum Tour
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Key Highlights
- A perfect combo tour of Madrid sightseeing and Prado Museum
- Learn about Madrid’s rich history, culture, art and architecture
- Drive past Plaza de España, Oriente, Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía and Castellana
- Enjoy a soft drink at the Hard Rock Café
- Visit Prado Museum for the world’s largest collection of Spanish paintings
- Admire the works of European masters like J. Bosch, El Greco, Velázquez and Goya
- Study over 15 masterpieces like Las Meninas and the Holy Trinity at the Prado Museum
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Activity Schedule
When does it run?
Apr – Oct: Daily
Duration
Nov – Mar: Wednesday4 hours
Start timeStart Time: 0900h (9:00am)
Meeting Point
Duration: 4 hoursTour starts from San Nicolas street nº15 (Corner with Plaza de Ramales).
Ending Point
Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.The tour ends at the Prado Museum
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Overview & Itinerary
Overview
This combo tour provides the perfect introduction to Madrid.
Start with an orientation tour of the city. You will see the medieval origins of the city, Renaissance and Baroque buildings right through to contemporary Madrid.
Continue to the world-famous Prado Museum, one of the world’s finest collections of European art. An expert guide will lead you through hundreds of years of art history.
That’s not all! During the tour, you will stop at Madrid’s famous Hard Rock Café where you will enjoy a free drink.
Don’t miss this perfect morning in Madrid!
Itinerary
The Madrid Morning Sightseeing Tour & Prado Museum tour begins at designated meeting point, where a coach will pick you up to take you on the tour.
You will begin with a city sightseeing tour of Madrid where you will explore Madrid’s rich history.
We'll drive past such well-known avenues as those of Gran Vía and Castellana, we will also see Famous squares such as the Plaza de España, Oriente, Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Atocha, Neptuno, Cibeles, Puerta de Alcalá, Colón, Plaza de Castilla.
We will visit also the famous Hard Rock Café. A soft drink will be offered to you as a refreshment.
You will see the areas of major historical relevance such as that of the Austrias, the Bourbons and Salamanca, the Oeste and Retiro parks, and the magnificent Bullring.
The tour continues with a visit to the Prado Museum, Spain’s major art museum that features one of the world’s finest collections of European art.
Your tour of the Prado Museum will be conducted in chronological order. Starting with the exhibit hall where the masterpieces of J. Bosch (El Bosco) (1450-1516) are displayed. Continue to discover the works of El Greco (1540-1614) and Velázquez (1599-1660) ending with Goya (1746-1828).
The tour will view and discuss over 15 key pieces – these include Las Meninas, The Garden of Earthly Delights, The Knight with His Hand on His Breast, The Second of May 1808 and the Holy Trinity.
The tour will end at the Prado Museum, where you will be expected to make your own further travel arrangements.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Transportation by coach
- Multilingual guide (English and Spanish speaking)
- Free drink at Hard Rock Café
- Entrance to Prado Museum
Exclusions
- Meals
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Please note & Additional info
Please note
Passengers must reconfirm tour and pick up details 24 hours prior to departure. Failure to do so may result in cancellation.
The tour starts at 9:00am. Be ready at 8:45am so the tour can depart promptly.
Voucher information: You must print and surrender a paper version of your booking voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted). No refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.
The tour will be conducted in English and Spanish.
Additional info
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
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reviews
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Madrid tour and Prado visit
Morning tour excellent. Prado long and drawn out as guide gave information in english then we had to wait whilst he gave information in Spanish. Tour took twice the length of...
beverly j munro, Australia, 11/Sep/2015 -
Mediocre sightseeing tour and excellent guiding in the Prado Museum
The sightseeing tour by bus was mediocre. For example it was not possible taking good photographs through the bus windows because of its optical properties. The guidance of the...
Björn Odemark, Sweden, 20/Dec/2014
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