Prado Museum (Museo del Prado) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Prado Museum (Museo del Prado). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Madrid Welcome Tour with Local Guide in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

• Prado Museum Small Group Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

• Madrid Historical Tour with Local Guide in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

• Madrid in a Day Tour: Royal Palace, Historic Center & Prado Museum

• Prado Museum Madrid Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

Admission to the Prado Museum is €15 for adults, €7.50 for seniors (over 65 years), and free for children under 18 and students up to 26 years. Anyone can enter for free during the final two hours of the day, before closing. Timed entry tickets are required, and general admission grants access to both the museum’s permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Yes, the Prado Museum is one of Madrid's must-visit museums for art lovers—it's home to masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, Titian, and more. With thousands of works on display, it's hard to know where to start, so consider visiting with a guide, especially if you're short on time or want to learn more about the stories behind the masterpieces.

Per one customer who booked the Prado Museum Small Group Tour with Skip the Line Ticket, "Macarena was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and made the art so easy to digest. She broke it down so easily and related to pop culture. It was informative, but concise, and it made the Prado Museum feel accessible, engaging, and entertaining. Best 90 minutes of Madrid so far! She would be a great guide for any type of tourist. It was also great to have the earpieces so we could all have a bit of space. Excellent!"

No, you do not have to book tickets for the Prado Museum in advance. However, you will save time and hassle by purchasing your tickets ahead of time. Having an advance ticket in hand means avoiding waiting in line at the museum's entrance.

The best time of day to visit the Prado Museum is early in the morning, as close as possible to opening time. This is when the crowds are thinnest and the lines shortest. Another good time is around lunchtime when others sit down to eat or have a siesta.

How long you spend exploring the Prado Museum will depend on whether you want to have an in-depth experience or just to see the highlights. At minimum, you should allow 2–3 hours to visit the museum, although spending an entire day there is easy.

No, the Prado Museum has no official dress code, although visitors should dress respectfully and avoid wearing overly revealing or offensive clothing. You should also wear comfortable clothing and footwear, as you can expect to be on your feet for several hours while exploring the museum.

No, you are not allowed to take photographs or make recordings in the Prado Museum—this is a recently implemented policy aimed at reducing bottlenecks. If you want a souvenir of some of the artworks, you can purchase prints, postcards, or books in the gift store instead.

If you went inside the Prado Museum, you would see one of the world's greatest collections of classical European art. The museum houses world-famous paintings by Spaniards Francisco Goya, Diego Velázquez, and El Greco, as well as Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and Peter Paul Rubens.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Prado Museum. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Madrid:

• Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid)

• Alcalá Gate (Puerta de Alcalá)

• Plaza Mayor

• Basílica de San Francisco El Grande

• San Miguel Market (Mercado de San Miguel)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Madrid.