Madrid Highlights Tour with Skip the Line Prado Museum

Madrid, Spain

Activity Code- 1611

Overview

Embark through Madrid's must-see spots, starting with a walking tour through iconic locations like Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Transition to an air-conditioned coach, passing by significant landmarks such as Puerta de Alcalá and Cibeles Fountain. The tour culminates with a skip-the-line visit to the renowned Prado Museum, boasting masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez, and El Greco.

Highlights

  • Plaza Mayor and Prado Museum Visit
  • Pass by iconic spots including Puerta de Alcalá, Cibeles Fountain, and Santiago Bernabéu stadium
  • Enjoy insights from a guide and travel comfortably in an air-conditioned coach
  • Explore the city's historic center with visits to Plaza de la Villa and Puerta del Sol
  • Beat the queues and immerse yourself in the Prado Museum's remarkable art collection
  • Mobile Voucher accepted, no need to take the print!

Itinerary

Your adventure starts from our office with a fun walk in the historic center of Madrid. We will show you cool places like Plaza de la Villa, the famous Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza de Oriente. After the walk, board on our comfy air-conditioned bus. Do not forget your camera or smartphone! We will at first visit the Plaza de Oriente and after that go to the awesome Puerta de Toledo. It is very old, as it was built from the time of Napoleon. You will also see the oldest bridge in Madrid and ride by the Manzanares River, where you can check out the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral. We will drive through Mayor Street, Puerta del Sol square, and the Las Cortes quarter, heading to the Paseo del Prado. We will pass through the Old Madrid and get to the cool Las Letras Quarter.

Look out for the Cibeles Fountain, a spot where Real Madrid fans celebrate victories. And do not miss Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of the five ancient gates into the city. The tour ends with views of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium and Colon square. But wait, there is more! A trip to Madrid is not complete without a visit to the Prado Museum. A friendly local guide will pick you up from our office for a special tour. They will guide you through the museum, pointing out the coolest paintings by el Bosco, el Greco, Velazquez, Goya, and Rubens. Learn about the history of the building and why it became one of the world's best art galleries. There are over 1,000 paintings from four different centuries in the current exhibition.

Let your guide take you on a tour of the museum, sharing stories about the most important works. Did you know the royal collection is the foundation of the museum? After the guided tour, you can stay in the museum until it closes. Explore at your own pace and soak in the amazing art! So, join us for a day of exploring, walking, and discovering the wonders of Madrid – from historic streets to world-class art.

Schedule

Timings: 09:00am (Please reach 20 min prior to the start time) 
Duration: 5 Hours approx. 
Meeting Point: JULIÀ TRAVEL OFFICE: San Nicolás 15 (next to Plaza de Ramales) – Madrid
Ending point : Prado Museum
(Please check the calendar for availability)

Includes

  • Transportation in an AC coach
  • 1 Hour Guided Walking Tour 
  • Professional Guide
  • Multilingual (Spanish and English)
  • Admission to the Prado Museum
  • Radio Guide system

Redemption Info

You can show your mobile or printed voucher at the meeting location JULIÀ TRAVEL OFFICE: San Nicolás 15 (next to Plaza de Ramales) – Madrid
In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund. 
Ticket/ Voucher is valid to the travel date you choose.

Know Before You Go

Wheelchair or stroller accesssible : No
Voucher info : Both Mobile and Printed Voucher are accepted!
All travellers are advised to carry their Passport/ID card on the day of travel.
The tour includes walking long distances, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
Visitors are kindly requested to respect the instructions of the Security Staff.
Please note that the tour ends at Prado Museum.
Photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions.
It is possible that some of the paintings that are in our program were not available, despite belonging to the permanent collections of the three museums, because it was assigned for some exhibition, in this case, would be replaced by another painting with a similar artistic value.
Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions, cruise ship arrivals and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or on the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures - may cause delays, reduced frequency and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or  cancelations due to any unforeseen circumstances.

Cancellation Policy

  • You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
  • If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
  • Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
  • The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
  • This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.

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