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A quick visit to the Prado Museum is not enough. There are other spots worth checking out outside this attraction, and your local host knows exactly where. Combine your visit to the Prado Museum with a touch of hidden gems and an easy access to this famous attraction, and you are set for a good time!

Destination

Madrid, Spain

Category

Art Culture Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Italiano, Português, Русский

Included

• Private Guide
• Tickets for Del Prado Museum included
• Audio set included
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance for other attractions than mentioned not included

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 10 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Casa de America's main gate in the Cibeles Square - Madrid to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Beautiful Surroundings

   To better understand what you’ll see inside the Prado Museum, your local host will start by showing you other hidden gems around the attraction. That way, you can get to know more about Madrid and the Prado Museum for a perfect introduction to your tour

4. How It Works

   Before entering the Prado Museum, meet your host and get an introduction to your tour.

5. Ahead of the Crowds

   On this tour, follow your local host’s lead and spend time inside the attraction discovering its highlights and hidden gems

6. Inside the Prado Museum

   Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions!

7. Keep Exploring

   After the time with your host is over, you can either stay inside the attraction and keep exploring by yourself or say goodbye outside the attraction where your host will point out other spots to explore in Madrid

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Ann-Hilary🇩🇪 Germany

(About local María Augusta)

18 January 2025

We had the best time with Maria Augusta at the Prado Museum. She curated a greatest hits list of art to show us and shared the most interesting stories and perspectives about them. We don’t usually tour art museums on our frequent European city breaks, but we loved this tour. She was great with our surly 12-year-old daughter, too. This was definitely the highlight of our Madrid experience! A museum tour perfect for non-museum tyoes

Olga

(About local Víctor)

5 January 2025

Victor is a must if you want to get a good introduction to the museum. He had a well prepared plan with notable works of arts explained in terms of historical and artistic significance. Victor also provided a great overview of Madrid through a walk around the city on the way to the museum. He answered lots of questions and made our visit to Madrid very memorable. Prado Museum

Wendy

(About local Iker)

30 December 2024

Iker was very knowledgeable and he was able to convey the highlights of the museum in a very engaging interesting way. Highly recommend himIker is the best

Anders🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local María Augusta)

29 December 2024

Maria Augusta had prepared a sort of “greatest hits” of the Prado Museum for us. With anecdotes and great insight and humor she took well care for us and now we want to do it again, with her, to the next level, next time in wonderful Madrid. Thank you Maria!Very entertaining Prado with Maria Augusta

Neda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Iker)

28 December 2024

Iker was great. He was very personable and made the tour a lot of fun. Also very knowledgeable about the subject. We enjoyed him a lot.Great experience

Bryce 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Iker)

6 December 2024

We booked Iker to be our Prado guide. He was absolutely perfect. Fun, friendly and knowledgeable. He customized our tour based on our interests and made sure each of our group of 4 was attended to. Book Iker, you will not regret it!! Prado Perfection!

Parag🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Víctor)

1 December 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Victor. His vast knowledge and enthusiasm made navigating the very large and at times overwhelming array of art displayed at the museum, that much easier and coherent. We would thoroughly recommend him for this and other tours!!Amazing Prado museum experience

Shiva🇺🇸 United States

(About local María Augusta)

8 November 2024

The tour with Maria was worth every penny and we're so glad we did it. She's full of knowledge and we knew we were in good hands in our Prado Museum tour. We felt like we got a fantastic amount of information and I highly highly recommend her. Thank you Maria for such a fantastic day. Best tour

Phil & Kathy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eva)

1 November 2024

Done and done. Thank you Yulia.We already submitted our review.

Barbara

(About local Majo)

30 October 2024

Our tour with Majo made what could be an overwhelming experience understandable and unforgettable. We learned about 20 paintings in depth. Would highly recommend this tour. Terrific Prado Experience!

Martin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local María Augusta)

27 October 2024

Maria Augusta is an excellent guide who introduced me to the area around the Prado and then talked passionately and clearly about a good number of the collection. I thoroughly enjoyed it all. Inspiring visit to the Prado

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local María Augusta)

21 October 2024

Maria was excellent. She delivered her stories about Madrid and the Prado in an entertaining and informative manner The Prado is enormous! But Maria did a wonderful job of moving our group of 5 adults through the museum efficiently- showing us the highlights and sharing all of her amazing knowledge. Would highly recommend her!Perfect guide for Madrid/Prado

Judith🇺🇸 United States

(About local María Augusta)

19 October 2024

Thanks to Maria for a wonderful tour of the Prado. She was very friendly and welcoming and did a magnificent job of highlighting important paintings at the Museum. We loved that she provided extra bits of visual information using her iPad. Her highlights of neighborhoods adjacent to the Museum gave us a nice introduction to this part of Madrid. We had a great day out with Maria. Great Day at the Prado

Cory

(About local Víctor)

9 October 2024

Víctor did an amazing job of guiding us through the highlights of the Prado. We highly recommend him!Great highlights tour of the Prado

Jim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Iker)

8 October 2024

My wife and I visited Madrid in early October and knew we wanted to see the Prado. However, there’s so much to see there that we clearly needed help. We booked Iker as our private guide and he was amazing! So passionate and knowledgeable about the selected items he showed us as well as his ability to maneuver around the museum and crowds to get the best perspectives for us. He was like a professional sports player with the way he “saw the field” and moved us to the best spots! No lines, exceptional knowledge, and a wonderful and passionate representative of the art that’s available in the Prado. Thanks for a great afternoon, Iker!!So passionate about the Prado!

Sean🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

1 October 2024

I really enjoyed the guided tour with Majo, we had an experience together with all of the art we engaged with. Art is spiritual and emotional, and we are both passionate about it. The joy and reverence I experienced with some of the masterpieces I could sense the same in her, yes it's her job, but she loves it. I highly recommend her as a guide, no rushed feeling, she allowed me to engage with the pieces however I needed to, and enhanced my experience with background info, her knowledge of the history and her own experiences with the art. We had great conversation and she answered my questions, it was a back and forth exchange that really enhanced the tour. Day at the Prado

Kris🇺🇸 United States

(About local Govi)

28 September 2024

Govi managed to keep a group of four travelers who had arrived in Spain that morning from a sleepless overnight flight engaged and interested in the tour of the Prado. Knowledgeable and fun!Knowledgeable tour guide!

Rachel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

18 September 2024

Majo exceeded our expectations and changed our Prado visit from simply wandering around looking at great art to an in-depth experience of learning and understanding it. Her knowledge of art history combined with her humor and warmth was just wonderful. It felt like walking through the museum with that dear friend who knows all the good stories and knows way more about art than you do 🥰. I was watching other people leaning in to hear her as she passionately spoke of the various artworks. I think they were wishing they were on our private tour. If you are in Madrid, I would recommend her for any explorations! Majo is magical

fmcfarlane1968🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Víctor)

6 September 2024

I had visited the Prado museum before, but this time l wanted to know more about the Prado’s other works it holds and the recent controversial Caravaggio painting that the museum has in its collection. Victor was more than accommodating. He was able to share his knowledge and passion of his city, the Prado’s art and its history, it’s culture, the artists and their works. It was a pleasure to have Víctor’s company and l thank him for sharing his time and compassion regarding Spain’s most treasured institution. Thank you Víctor- you come highly recommended and nobody will be disappointed with your knowledge that you willingly share. Cheers 🥂 FionaVictor-Thank you for an amazing day.

Emily🇺🇸 United States

(About local Govi)

9 August 2024

We had the pleasure of having Govi as our tour guide at the Prado Museum in Madrid. She was not only very kind but incredibly informative about the museum. It was such an interesting and enjoyable experience thanks to her! Highly recommended!Excellent Tour Guide!

Peter

(About local Iker)

9 July 2024

The tour was easy to arrange, instructions for meeting Iker were clear and easy. A very good start. Iker was fantastic. His knowledge and passion for the museum and the works we saw was infectious. He far exceeded our expectations and went out of his way to ensure we had a great experience, and we did. Cannot recommend him highly enough. A wonderful experience and we loved Iker

George 🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Iker)

3 July 2024

Iker was simply phenomenal, my parents and I toured the Prado with him, he immediately created a fantastic overview and connection with us. my parents are a bit older and Iker showed great consideration and empathy towards us making us feel incredibly special. The content he gave us over 3 hrs was so special and he is probably the best guide I’ve ever used in a museum. Dont hesitate. Superior Guide

Jason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eva)

30 June 2024

Eva was amazing! She has a well thought out plan and clearly provided the most interesting content. We would use her again! Prado Museum Tour

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Víctor)

26 June 2024

Had a fantastic tour of the Prado and surrounding area. Victor was super knowledgeable, friendly and funny. A pleasure to spend time with him and we all feel like we learned a great deal. Victor was wonderful

Charles🇺🇸 United States

(About local María Augusta)

3 June 2024

Did two tours with Maria one through the city center the other of the Prado. Tour was with family and included two children. Maria was excellent and made the tour interesting for the entire family. The museum tour was excellent. Maria was very knowledgeable and did a great job making it relatable for everyone. It was hands down one of the best experiences I have had in an art museum. The selection of paintings we discussed was amazing and she was able to portray their significance in a way that made each interesting and impactful. I have never had a guided tour of an art museum before but after this experience would do it again. Maria was also very attentive to my two kids and engaged with them through out. Would highly recommend her to anyone.Tour of the Prado with family

Diane🇺🇸 United States

(About local María Augusta)

30 May 2024

We had a fabulous time with Maria. She's a fantastic guide! We wanted to see the highlights of the Prado and she showed us the best of the best. She showed additional pictures on her I-pad which made it easier to see the details of the paintings since it's so difficult to get close on many. We loved the walk to the museum and her stories of the history of the area and Spain. She's very knowledgeable, fun, and just an all-around great guide. We would definitely use her again. Diane Prado Museum and Surrounding Area

Sal 🇺🇸 United States

(About local María Augusta)

25 May 2024

Maria met us near the Prado. As we walked to the museum, she explained the history of the area and the building. She led us through the museum to explore many of the important paintings, explaining the significance of each from the historical and artistic perspectives. She was well-prepared and showed us interrelationships over time with other paintings. For example, she showed us how Picasso was influenced by a Velazquez painting. She’s personable, clear, patient and a lovely person. A wonderful guide. Highly recommended. Maria Augusta at the Prado

Lori🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

9 April 2024

Great approach to the museum, zipping our group of 6 around so that key artworks could be shown in historical order. Rich context for each piece enabled us to get a deep sense of the work. Highly recommend. Great storytelling at the Prado

Margo🇺🇸 United States

(About local Iker)

6 April 2024

Iker was an excellent tour guide. He has a likable, outgoing personality. He presents things in a creative way. Iker is so knowledgeable! He has studied the Prado museum for quite a few years and you can see that in his presentation We would highly Iker as your tour guide!!!A pleasant and informative tour

Ellen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

4 April 2024

We signed up for a tour of the Prado museum. The morning of the tour our guide texted us to say that her train was delayed a could we reschedule. No we were leaving the next day. Long story short we went to the Prado without a guide. She texted that she arrived after 5 pm - over 6 hours after the tour was to start. She said she would request a refund for us. No word on that yet. Profoundly disappointing. Our guide was not able to meet us

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(About local Govi)

31 March 2024

Our family loves museums, and when we visit a large museum like the Prado, we feel it’s worth the splurge to have a guide. Govi is among the best we have ever had. She put everything into a historical context that deepened our understanding. She made sure we saw the highlights and understood what was so special about the most important paintings. She was so friendly and easy to be with. It was a memorable day and we enjoyed every minute!Fantastic experience

Jan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local María Augusta)

26 March 2024

Maria was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and interesting. We really enjoyed our visit to the Prado and the surrounding area. Only negative would be the length of the queue to get in! Really interesting experience

Sarah🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Govi)

26 March 2024

We were very happy with the guided tour by Govi, she’s not only a very knowledgable guide, she also brings over her passion for art and painting. And she was creative in solving a little issue we had with the entry tickets. Can really recommend her.Thanks so much Govi!

Mary🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local María Augusta)

22 March 2024

Maria Augusta was very friendly and knowledgeable, showing us around the area and explaining the history. Inside the gallery she showed and explained the art making it a pleasure to learn. We really enjoyed the experience and the time just flew by and we loved learning about the paintings. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone.Bringing the Prado to life

Amy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elena)

21 March 2024

Our family started our Spain vacation in Madrid. Elena gave us a tour of the Prado and brought life and context to what we were viewing. We appreciated her passion for the art and for her country's history. She spoiled us for the rest of our trip though! After our time with Elena, everywhere we went someone in our group would say "we need Elena here too!". She also made recommendations for other spots to visit, including a wonderful flamenco show. We highly recommend Elena!We loved our time with Elena!

Yuliya🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

19 March 2024

Majo was the best. She showed us a lot and taught us a lot. It was like spending the morning with a friend. If I return to Madrid I hope to do antoher tour with her. great tour with Majo

Matthew

(About local María Augusta)

16 March 2024

We are so thankful to have Maria as our tour guide. She took such great care for us. Took the time to find us when we thought we might be lost. The tour of the Prado Museum and surrounding area is one we will always remember and treasure. What an amazing start to our trip to this most amazing city of Madrid!Delightful Madrid Tour

Maria🇺🇸 United States

(About local Govi)

21 February 2024

Govi guided us into an inmerse and detailed experience through the important higlights of the Museum, she complemented with history and images with her ipad. Showed us the most intringuing details of the master pieces of art. We had a great time, Govi is an excellent and professional guide. Great experience at El Prado Museum

Christina

(About local Govi)

29 January 2024

Govi did an excellent job maximizing our short stay in Madrid. She showed us the highlights at the Prado as well as important landmarks along the way. She was great at giving historical context to what we were seeing and supported her explanations with charts/visuals on an iPad at certain points during the tour. She was friendly and professional!! I highly recommend Govi!Wonderful afternoon with Govi

Marta🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elena)

14 January 2024

We were so so so so fortunate to have Elena as our private guide for a tour of the impressive El Prado Museum in Spain. I cannot imagine this visit going any better than what it did. Anyone who has gone to El Prado will understand how daunting it may feel to be within the expansive El Prado and feel like they are maximizing their time within these historic walls. In comes Elena - vibrant, smiling, knowledgeable, engaging, smart, funny, and all the other positive superlatives in the world. She single handedly made this a super engaging and enriching experience for our family of four. Our two teenagers remained engaged with her at all times. Not an easy feat!!!!!!!!! Elena made the paintings come to life. Her commentary was always on point, interesting and value adding. We were surprised at how quickly we developed a wonderful rapport with Elena. We wish her all the best and remind her that she has new friends in California. Do not hesitate to book her. She is a GEM.We LOVED LOVED LOVED Elena! She's the BEST

Eirini🇺🇸 United States

(About local Iker)

31 December 2023

We enjoyed our visit with Iker. He was knowledgeable and cared for our experience. He showed us things we wouldn’t have seen by ourselves and we learned. Good highliths tour of Prado

Christine

(About local Govi)

19 November 2023

This tour was exactly as advertised. Simple to book and find our guide. Govi is so knowledgeable and passionate and made our visit special! Perfect Prado visit

Barbara🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Govi)

12 November 2023

Our 2 1/2 hours with Govi flew by!! She had us captivated from the first moment by navigating the Prado museum with ease and providing meaningful historic context. She showed us that learning about art and history can be fun! We also skipped the line which was a super plusFun art filled afternoon!!!

Kolja🇩🇪 Germany

(About local María Augusta)

3 November 2023

We had a wonderful time with Maria Augusta. She is very likeable, full of stories, and passionate about art. Would book her again for another tour of Madrid. Great experience

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(About local Iker)

24 October 2023

Fun, interesting, responsive to our interests. Fantastic tour

Lynn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

24 October 2023

Majo made our visit to the Prado wonderful. She distilled the museum down to 25 important works so that it was manageable, then explained them in detail so that we could understand and appreciate their significance. Terrific!

Gina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elena)

15 October 2023

Two fantastic days in Madrid. I was in charge of hiring the guide for our group. I was nervous about everyone having a good time. She made us feel like we have been friends forever!! She was fun and happy and spent the whole day with us!! Eating local dishes and learning the history with her was a pleasure!! The best guide we have ever had!!

elisa.apereira.apa🇧🇷 Brazil

(About local Majo)

15 October 2023

Majo transformed our Prado vist in a intersting and compelling travel through Art history. She has a vast knowledge and is very didatic. Amazing tour!

Sarah

(About local Elena)

11 October 2023

Fun, intelligent, and so kind! This guide knows the art history and weaves a narrative through the museum that is incredible. Cannot express in words how fantastic Elena is!Amazing

Ben🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local María Augusta)

26 September 2023

Maria is an exceptional guide, we absolutely loved our tour with her. She is such a friendly and enthusiastic guide, deeply knowledgeable and could answer any question we had. It was such an enjoyable tour, and we highly recommend it to anyone else; the Prado is such a massive museum that we think it is impossible to get the most out of it without a guide like Maria - you would just get lost, or trapped behind crowds of tourists that don't know where they're going. Definitely going to use with locals again, it makes visits so much more worthwhile.Flawless