Madrid in a Day Tour:Royal Palace, Historic Center & Prado Museum
Overview
Explore the best of Madrid with this expertly guided walking tour featuring skip-the-line tickets to the Royal Palace, one of Europe’s most breathtaking royal residences, and to the Prado Art Musuem - the cultural jewel of Spain. If you wish, choose the Prado Early Access option when booking for a VIP experience in the Prado Museum where you'll enjoy a guided tour of the galleries one hour before they open to the public. As you make your way through the stunning galleries of the Prado Museum, through the charming historic center, and wrap up at the grandiose Royal Palace, you'll be accompanied by an insightful local guide who will decode the city's lesser-known stories and hidden secrets every step of the way. And with a small group of just 16 guests maximum, you'll enjoy a more relaxed and intimate experience with easy access to your guide so you can ask them all your burning questions.
What's Included
- Plaza Mayor
- Puerta del Sol
- Literary Quarter
- Opera House (outside)
- VIP early access ticket to Prado Museum (if option selected)
- Skip-the-line tickets and guided tour of Madrid Royal Palace
- Skip-the-line tickets and guided tour of Prado Museum
- Local English-speaking guide
- Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Calle de Felipe IV
s/n, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Calle de Bailén
s/n, 28071 Madrid, Spain
Outside Royal Palace of Madrid.
What To Expect
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Museo Nacional del Prado
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Plaza Mayor
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Palace of Madrid
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- 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.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Activity code: C-15693P66
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 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 (CET).
- Plaza Mayor.
- Puerta del Sol.
- Literary Quarter.
- Opera House (outside).
- VIP early access ticket to Prado Museum (if option selected).
- Skip-the-line tickets and guided tour of Madrid Royal Palace.
- Skip-the-line tickets and guided tour of Prado Museum.
- Local English-speaking guide.
- Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Madrid in a Day Tour:Royal Palace, Historic Center & Prado Museum is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madrid in a Day Tour:Royal Palace, Historic Center & Prado Museum will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon 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!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Plaza Mayor
- Puerta del Sol
- Literary Quarter
- Opera House (outside)
- VIP early access ticket to Prado Museum (if option selected)
- Skip-the-line tickets and guided tour of Madrid Royal Palace
- Skip-the-line tickets and guided tour of Prado Museum
- Local English-speaking guide
- Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- 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.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
