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Maximize time at the Prado Museum in Madrid with a private tour. Meet your guide for a stroll through the museum and learn about art history and heritage along the way. See masterpieces by artists such as Velazquez, Goya, Tiziano, and Rubens. Hear stories about the paintings, sculptures, and drawings you encounter during the tour. The itinerary can be customized if you have an area of interest within the museum.

Take a 1.5-hour private guided tour around Madrid’s Prado Museum with a focus on the kids. The children engage in scavenger hunts, games, and other interactive activities as you discover the museum’s masterpieces. See artwork by Bosch, Van der Weyden, Goya, Velazquez, and many more and learn the history of these pieces from your informative guide.

Flamenco is synonymous with Spanish culture but, for visitors, it can be hard to cut through the tourist traps to find an authentic performance. This show at the Centro Cultural Flamenco, Madrid offers an intimate and unforgettable experience of traditional flamenco.

Save time on vacation and plan your itinerary by prebooking admission to Madrid’s Lazaro Galdiano Museum. One of the city’s leading art museums, this mansion belonged to 20th-century writer and entrepreneur Jose Lazaro Galdiano; and displays his private collection by some of Spain’s and Europe’s greatest artists. Stroll around to see masterpieces by Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, Turner, and Bosch; a work attributed to Leonardo da Vinci; and more.

Private Tour with a licensed Guide who is also Art Historian. 2 hours Tour of Prado Museum. Combined with a 1,5 hours private Tour of Reina Sofia Museum. A pleasant 8' walk along a beautiful boulevard after the Prado Tour towards the Reina Sofia. On this private tour, your private guide Irina will unveil the Composition techniques of the Great Artists of the art of painting, from the XIVth. to the XXth century. The classical painters displayed at the Prado Museum like Titian, El Greco, Velazquez and Goya, influenced artists such as Picasso, Dali, Dominguez or Rothko whom you can admire at the Reina Sofia. In fact, all the classic and contemporary paintings of the above-mentioned artists, and the rest included in this private tour, have secrets and awesome stories. In this regard, Irina will share awesome anecdotes and unknown facts. As an artistic/cultural dessert, Irina will reveal the most significant political, social, and personal interpretations of Picasso’s Guernica.

Visitors to Madrid who are interested in Spanish art, culture, and history will love this private combo tour of the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum. Learn more about what you see at these top attractions with a private guide who will tell you many interesting facts and stories. Save time with skip-the-line tickets and tick off two Madrid highlights in one easy tour.

Enjoy a more personalized and insightful way to browse one of Madrid’s most impressive museums on this insider, private tour of the Reina Sofía Museum. With skip-the-line tickets already included in the price, you can dodge the queues and make the most of your time with your private guide. Learn about Spain’s most important 20th-century artists; see works from local painters like Juan Gris; and discover Picasso’s masterpiece, Guernica.

Travelers looking for an unusual sensory experience will love the hour-long visit to IKONO. It is a different museum or gallery, as you will find a different experience in each of the rooms, from amazing colors to unusual smells. You will have the opportunity to take fantastic photos. All members of the family can enjoy this experience.

The magnificent Royal Palace of Madrid is one of the King of Spain’s official residences and one of the city’s most popular attractions. On this skip-the-line experience, avoid the ticket purchase lines, which can be lengthy, and gain extra insight into the Spanish royal family on a guided tour. Upgrade to add a tapas tasting, which you enjoy independently, or a tour of the Royal Collections Gallery with your guide.

Experience the medieval city that looms high over two river gorges on this full-day, guided tour to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cuenca. Walk among the narrow, stacked houses that seem to hang on the cliff’s edge in this city surrounded by stunning nature. Enjoy stops at the Enchanted City, where strange geological formations stand in the natural landscape, and Ventano del Diablo canyon. Optional admission to Cuenca Cathedral is included depending on your choice.

Head to the city of Cuenca during this full-day, guided tour that explores art, architecture, history, cathedrals, and wineries. See the gravity-defying Hanging Houses perched on a gorge and walk the city exploring this city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, flanked by two rivers. Wander the narrow streets taking in ancient architecture and tour the Cathedral of Our Lady of Grace and more.

Take a deep dive into Madrid’s contemporary art scene with this small-group tour of the Salesas-Chueca neighborhood. With a local artist as a guide, you’ll visit several art galleries, where you will meet with owners and learn about how the galleries operate. You’ll also enjoy a visit to your artist-guide’s own studio for a more personal view of Madrid’s artistic life.

Travel from Madrid to Spain’s medieval Avila and Salamanca, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Head to Salamanca to see its famous university, Salamanca Cathedral, and Plaza Mayor, then discover the Avila Cathedral, the Basilica of St. Vincent (Basilica de San Vicente), and more in Avila. Upgrade for a private tour, which includes round-trip hotel transfers but excludes entrance fees.

Explore two of Spain's oldest cities on a day trip from Madrid without the hassle of renting a car or figuring out train and bus services. This guided tour takes you to both Avila and Segovia, two cities so rich in history and architecture that they are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Your day includes a drink and a snack, with Wi-Fi on the bus.

Maximize your trip to the Prado Museum on a private guided tour. Avoid the hassle of taking public transport with a private hotel pick-up service. Your historian guide can customize the tour to suit your needs so if there’s some type of art you’re more interested in, just ask. Art lovers won’t want to miss this opportunity to get up close to and learn more about art classics.

Immerse yourself in two UNESCO World Heritage–listed cities without worrying about train schedules or parking on this convenient day trip from Madrid. With your guide, savor ancient landmarks and fascinating cultural experiences—including a visit to a Toledo metalworker’s studio. Upgrade to bring your UNESCO-listed cities tally to three with a tour of Avila, famed for its medieval city walls.

Art lovers flock to Madrid’s Prado Museum but you can appreciate world-famous, European works up close on this small-group tour with skip-the-line entrance. Inside the 18th-century, Neoclassical building, your guide will lead you to the works of Rembrandt, Goya, Bosch and others explaining art periods and techniques spanning five centuries.

Maximize time in the Prado Museum in Madrid with a small-group art history tour. Learn about Spanish art and history during a guided walk through the museum. See masterpieces by Goya, Velazquez, Tintoretto, and more while hearing background stories about the art and artists. Discover not only the museum’s most popular masterworks but some overlooked pieces as well.

Experience the unique flavor and culture of the Spanish capital on a history and tapas small-group walking tour in Madrid. Avoid the hassle of navigating the old city center as your guide leads the way and illuminates the many-layered history of sights such as the Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace. Stop at several authentic tapas bars, to feast like a local on an array of traditional appetizer-sized dishes paired with Spanish wine, sangria, and typical liquors—a guaranteed way to avoid the tourist traps.

See two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day on this visit to the cities of Toledo and Segovia. Admire Segovia’s narrow streets and preserved Roman aqueduct. Uncover ancient mysteries during a guided tour of its historic Alcazar fortress. In Toledo—the city of three cultures—discover magical architecture and the city’s Muslim, Jewish, and Christian history. Upgrade to include a guided tour of Toledo’s Catedral Primada cathedral.

Experience authentic flamenco during a show in one of Spain’s most esteemed tablao (flamenco venues) in Madrid. Select a show time that's convenient for you, then venture to the beating heart of Madrid’s Old Town to experience an evening of music and dance. Upgrade your experience and include a 3-, 4-, or 5-course feast of Spanish specialties. Then take in a passionate performance from some of Spain’s top dancers.

Discover in one day two of the most important cities that you can visit from Madrid: Segovia and Toledo. In the morning we will explore Toledo, where we will discover places such as the Church of Santo Tomé and the Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca. In the afternoon, we will discover places such as the Aqueduct, the Alcazar or the Cathedral of Segovia.

Skip the lines and see the exquisite Royal Palace at your own pace on this private, guided tour of the biggest royal residence in Europe. The official home of Spain’s kings, this palace in the city contains 3,000 preserved rooms, works of art, the royal chapel, and string instruments made by Antonio Stradivari. Follow your guide up the 70-step main staircase and discover what’s inside.

Hit the town for a fun and social night out on a pub crawl through Madrid. Experience the city’s famous nightlife at four different bars and clubs where ‘madrileños’ go to party. Let a guide lead the way, and make new friends as you join a group of other fun-loving travelers and backpackers. Kick things off with a free shot at each bar, and enjoy discounts on additional drinks. Upgrade to a private tour to soak up the night's itinerary with just your own group.