Prado Museum Private Guided Tour

About this tour

A two-hour private tour of Madrid's Prado Museum with a dedicated guide navigating the collection's Spanish and European masterpieces from the 14th–19th centuries. You'll explore works by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Bosch, Titian, Rubens and others at your own pace, with expert insight tailored to your interests. Your guide handles logistics so you focus on the art.

Highlights

• Works by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Bosch, Titian, Rubens
• Private guide shares context and artistic technique
• Four centuries of Spanish and European painting
• Self-paced exploration of galleries
• Museum admission included
• Fully wheelchair accessible throughout

What to expect

Your guide meets you at the museum and charts a route through the galleries based on what interests you most—you won't rush through rooms or follow a rigid script. Expect to spend stretches standing and walking, though pacing is entirely in your hands. The guide points out compositional choices, historical moments and connections between artists, rather than reciting dates. Crowds vary by time of day; morning slots tend quieter. The building itself spans multiple levels with lifts and accessible routes.

Good to know

Admission ticket is included; bring comfortable shoes. The Prado is substantial—two hours allows you to see highlights rather than everything. Gratuities and refreshments aren't included. Public transport links are nearby. Strollers, prams and service animals are welcome. All areas are wheelchair accessible.