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Madrid Private Tour: Royal Palace, Prado & Literary Quarter

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Overview

Visit two of Madrid’s most important sights in a half day morning tour. Avoid the queues and explore both sites with your private guide. Enter the Royal Palace and admire one of the best preserved palaces in Europe. Discover the Prado Museum and see some of the most important artworks by artists such as El Bosco and Goya.

What's Included

  • 1 hour walk from the Royal Palace to the Prado Museum
  • Radio guide system
  • Royal Palace and Prado Museum skip the line access and guided tour

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Calle de San Nicolás
    28013 Madrid, Spain

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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    What To Expect

    Royal Palace of Madrid

    Start your tour at the majestic Royal Palace where, accompanied by your guide, you can immerse yourself in its fascinating history. This impressive building, twice the size of Buckingham Palace, was the official residence of the Spanish Monarchy from 1766 to 1931. Built in a splendid Italian Baroque style, today it is still the venue for royal receptions and important ceremonies. Take a stroll through the Plaza de Armas and marvel at the tapestries, the elegant rooms decorated with antique furniture and the details in the Grand Staircase, theThrone Room and the Gala Dining Room, among other places steeped in history.
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    2 hours 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Literary Quarter (Barrio de Las Letras) (Pass By)

    After visiting the Royal Palace, walk into the charming Literary Quarter, a historic area full of life, cobblestone streets and reminders of Spanish literary greats such as Cervantes, Quevedo and Lope de Vega. This neighbourhood, full of charm, will take you to your next stop: the Prado Museum.
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    Prado National Museum

    At the Prado Museum, our guide will take you on a tour of the most iconic works of this world-renowned museum. Discover masterpieces by legendary artists such as El Bosco, El Greco, Velázquez, Goya and Rubens. Learn about the history and initial purpose of this building, which today houses more than 1,000 works from four different centuries. Be enveloped by the stories behind the paintings and admire the beauty and detail of each work as you explore this must-see gallery.
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    2 hours 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Please note photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions.
    • Please note: some of the paintings might not be available despite belonging to the permanent collection for reasons out of our control. In those cases, the itinerary will be modified to comprise another painting with similar artistic value and significance.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madrid Private Tour: Royal Palace, Prado & Literary Quarter?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-14218P27


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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • 1 hour walk from the Royal Palace to the Prado Museum.
    • Radio guide system.
    • Royal Palace and Prado Museum skip the line access and guided tour.
    • Local guide.
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    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Madrid Private Tour: Royal Palace, Prado & Literary Quarter is as follows:

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madrid Private Tour: Royal Palace, Prado & Literary Quarter will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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    • 1 hour walk from the Royal Palace to the Prado Museum
    • Radio guide system
    • Royal Palace and Prado Museum skip the line access and guided tour
    • Local guide

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Please note photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions.
    • Please note: some of the paintings might not be available despite belonging to the permanent collection for reasons out of our control. In those cases, the itinerary will be modified to comprise another painting with similar artistic value and significance.

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