Madrid: Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour
Overview
Embark on a route through El Retiro's most famous sites such as the Crystal Palace and the Felipe IV Gate, as well as some places that are not listed in guidebooks.
El Retiro has more than 19,000 trees of 167 different species, a lake, and a variety of different sculptures, important buildings, and gardens that make the park one of the most famous in the world and one of the main attractions in Madrid.
Then, you will take a walk along the Paseo del Prado until you reach the Museum, where you can enjoy all the beauty and history of The Prado Museum, the main Spanish national art museum.
Explore one of the greatest art museums in the world without having to queue and awe at the splendorous works of Francisco Goya, the single most extensively represented artist, as well as by Hieronymus Bosch, El Greco, Peter Paul Rubens, Titian, and Diego Velázquez.
What's Included
- Guided Tour of the Prado Museum
- Walking tour of El Retiro Park
- Skip-the-line Entry Tickets to the Prado Museum
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Guided tour of the Prado Museum at 12:45pm in Spanish or at 4:15pm in English.
- Gratuities
- Food or beverages
- Hotel pick up or transfer
Meeting Location
Retiro
28009 Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón
23, 28014 Madrid, Spain
What To Expect
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Puerta De La Independencia
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Parque del Retiro
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Estanque Grande del Retiro (pass by)
Palacio De Cristal (pass by)
Estatua de Francisco de Goya
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museo Nacional del Prado
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Mobile voucher accepted.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Guided Tour of the Prado Museum.
- Walking tour of El Retiro Park.
- Skip-the-line Entry Tickets to the Prado Museum.
- Licensed Tour Guide.
- Guided tour of the Prado Museum at 12:45pm in Spanish or at 4:15pm in English.
- Gratuities.
- Food or beverages.
- Hotel pick up or transfer.
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Madrid: Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madrid: Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour 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
- Guided Tour of the Prado Museum
- Walking tour of El Retiro Park
- Skip-the-line Entry Tickets to the Prado Museum
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Guided tour of the Prado Museum at 12:45pm in Spanish or at 4:15pm in English.
- Gratuities
- Food or beverages
- Hotel pick up or transfer
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Mobile voucher accepted.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
