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Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group

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Madrid, Spain
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  • 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Early access Prado Museum entry ticket
    • Local English-speaking guide
    • Expertly guided museum tour
    • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
    • Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Monument to Goya
      C. de Felipe IV, s/n, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

      Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Monumento a Goya, C. de Felipe IV, s/n, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, outside the entrance to the Prado Museum at the statue of Goya.

    End point

    • Museo Nacional del Prado
      Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

      Inside the museum.

    Operating hours
    .8:50 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Museo Nacional del Prado

    1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • We are able to accommodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
    • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
    • Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
    • Walks Tours provides a professional art guide for the tour. Groups bringing their own guide will not be permitted to join. This is a public, guided tour, and ticket reselling is prohibited.
    • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 149 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    Very special to tour El Prado before it opens

    Virginia_L, Apr 2026
    We loved our small group tour with Lola. Entering El Prado before opening was very special. Lola was very knowledgeable

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Ciao Virginia! Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your small-group tour of the Prado Museum and that getting in before opening made it feel especially memorable. It’s always a unique way to experience such an iconic collection. We’re also very glad to hear Lola made a strong impression with her knowledge and guidance—she’ll be pleased to know her work helped enhance your visit. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, and we hope to welcome you on another experience soon. From Italy to the UK, the US and Canada, we offer a wide range of adventures for travelers worldwide. Kind regards, Princess Walks Feedback Team

    We thought was private...

    jill_f, Jun 2025
    We thought was private tour….was group-probably our mistake but for price of individual ticket-i should have confirmed. Definitely go before Prado officially opens at 10…..it’s very crowded and would think very difficult to hear the Guide.

    Early access ViP tour is the way to go

    Nancy_L, Jun 2025
    We got an early access tour to the Prado and it was well worth it to avoid the crowds and see the highlights. Our guide was very knowledgeable and even the listening devices were comfortable.

    Prado museum

    Filiberto_C, May 2025
    This was a great tour of 2 museums. It was fantastic getting inside the Prado Museum an hour before general entrance. Walking the halls with no crowds and getting to see the Masterpieces close up was outstanding. Irene and Florin did a great job explaining the art and gave us some history as well. Than you !

    The Tour exceeded expectations

    James_P, May 2025
    Jamie the local guide was outstanding. So glad we did the early entry--had the museum to ourselves. Then we stayed after the tour to . Great value. Outstanding museum.

    A Wonderfur Tour

    Michael_P, Sep 2024
    The Prado is large and has an important collection. I knew that I wanted to see it, but the lines to get in were quite long. Who wants to spend their vacation waiting in line? Our guide, Alfanso, got us set up and into the museum an hour before it opened. He created a beautiful and inspiring tour of several of the Prado’s most famous pieces, without being overly academic. I walked away having seen beautiful art, having gained glimpses of the rich history behind the art, and having a better understanding of the history of Spain. The tour was far more than I hoped for. Thank you Viator and Alfanso. (Hello Alfanso’s mom… your son is doing exceptional work!)

    Response from Host, Oct 2024

    Dear Michael, We’re thrilled you had such a fantastic experience at the Prado Museum! It’s lovely that Alfonso curated an inspiring and memorable tour of the museum’s most famous pieces. We’re proud to have such talented guides on our team. Suppose you’re ever back in the region or planning to explore other destinations. In that case, we’d love to welcome you on our newest tours, including visits to markets in Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands. Thank you for choosing us. We hope to see you again soon on another adventure. Best regards, Sasha Walks and Devour Tours

    A tour that never was - we were late!

    Rebecca_T, Sep 2024
    Unfortunately for us, Madrid was having a marathon that morning and blocked all the streets from our hotel to the Prado. We were unable to secure a cab so we hurried to get there and we were 7 minutes late. They left without us.

    Response from Host, Sep 2024

    Hi Rebecca, I’m truly sorry to hear about the challenges you faced getting to the Prado due to the marathon. I can only imagine how frustrating it must have been to arrive just as the tour was leaving. As the tour starts on time, we can’t allow late arrivals to join once the group has departed. We completely understand how disappointing this situation is, and we'd love the opportunity to make this right. Please email us at feedback@walks.org so we can work together on a solution. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to hear from you soon. With best wishes, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

    Best tour !!

    Debbie_M, Jun 2024
    Maria was an excellent host. She was enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable, professional and thorough. It was a privilege to walk the museums halls without other visitors. It was magical.

    Response from Host, Jun 2024

    Dear Debbie, We're delighted to hear your recent museum tour with Walks & Devour was a magical experience! Our guides, like Maria, are passionate about art and history, and their enthusiasm is contagious. Her extensive knowledge and professional demeanor ensure a comprehensive and engaging exploration for all guests. We'd love to welcome you back for another unforgettable culinary adventure on our Madrid Tapas & Wine Tour. Join us again as we explore more of the city's vibrant food scene and indulge in delicious tapas paired with fine Spanish wines! We hope you`ll join us again in the near future! Best regards, Sasha Walks and Devour Tours

    Prado Alone

    Michael_G, May 2024
    Friendly and very informative tour from our guide, lots of interesting background provided and no crowds!

    Response from Host, May 2024

    Dear Michael, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed a friendly and informative tour with our guide. Providing interesting background information and ensuring a crowd-free experience are priorities for us, and we're glad that you found the tour fulfilling in both aspects. We hope the tour enhanced your appreciation for the sights you visited and enriched your overall experience in Madrid. Thank you for choosing to explore with us! We'd love to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure on our Madrid Tapas & Wine Tour. Join us again as we explore more of the city's vibrant food scene and indulge in delicious tapas paired with fine Spanish wines! We hope you`ll join us again in the near future! Best regards, Sasha Walks and Devour Tours

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