Royal Palace & Prado Museum Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
Discover in one morning two of the must-see places in Madrid, the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum. Accompanied by our guide, you will discover one of the best-preserved palaces in Europe, where you will find spaces such as the Plaza de Armas, the Grand Staircase, the Kings' Apartments, the Banqueting Hall, the Royal Chapel and the Throne and Crown Rooms. In the Prado Museum, you can enjoy works by artists such as El Greco, Velázquez and Goya. The entrance to both monuments will be with priority access and after the visit to the Prado Museum; you will be able to stay in the museum until closing time
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What's included in Royal Palace & Prado Museum Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Royal Palace of Madrid
Skip the lines and dive right into the history of this beautiful palace. Did you know its size doubles the one of Buckingham Palace? Build in an Italian baroque style, it was the former residence of the Spanish Monarchy from 1766 to 1931. Nowadays, it still is a great example of the establishment of Madrid as the capital of the kingdom. Today, it holds the most important receptions of the Spanish Crown. Know the audiences, dinner parties and signature of agreements celebrated through the years. Walk around the Armory Square. Marvel at the beautiful tapestries and elegant furniture. Follow your guide through the Grand Staircase, the Throne Room and the Banqueting Hall, among others.
Museo Nacional del Prado
Follow your guide through the Museum on a visit of the most important paintings. Admire great European artworks by el Bosco, el Greco, Velazquez, Goya and Rubens. Discover the aim of the original building and why it changed to hold one of the most important art galleries in the world. The current exhibition holds more than 1.000 paintings of four different centuries. Given that for a first time visitor this can be overwhelming, let your guide show you around the site and learn about some of the most important works and its backstories. Did you know the royal collection represents the museum’s foundation?
Inclusions
- Professional Guide using Radio System
- Royal Palace Skip the Line Ticket
- 1 hour walk from the Royal Palace to the Prado Museum
- Prado Museum Skip the Line Ticket
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Please note photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions of the Prado Museum.
- Julià Travel reserves the right to cancel the tour or modify the itinerary due to events being held at the locations, due to operational reasons of force majeure reasons.
- Please bear in mind this is a long walking tour.
- Crowds or security protocols can lead to delays in skip the line access.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- JULIÁ TRAVEL, SAN NICOLÁS Street, 15 (junto a la Plaza de Ramales)
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Ticket Redemption
Office opening hours: 8am to 10pm (March - October) and 8am to 6pm (November - February) * This tour starts from San Nicolás Street 15 (next to Plaza Ramales) * You can present either an electronic voucher or a printed voucher. * Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins. * Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour. * Julià Travel Gray Line Spain contact: 0034 91 559 9605 / [email protected] * Cancellation policy: a 100% cancellation penalty applies if cancelled 24 hours or less prior to travel date or in case of no-show
