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Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group

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Madrid, Spain
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On average, this is booked 33 (0) days in advance.

1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Escape the crowds on this exclusive tour of the Prado before official opening hours. Enter the museum one hour before opening with just your group and an art historian guide. See Las Meninas, The Garden of Earthly Delights, Goya’s Black Paintings, and other icons of Spanish and European. Take time to enjoy not just the incredible art but the beautiful building itself in peace and quiet.

Images created by Walks in partnership with the Museo Nacional del Prado

What's Included

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

Meeting point

Calle de Felipe IV
s/n, 28014 Madrid, Spain

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End point

Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón
23, 28014 Madrid, Spain

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Museo Nacional del Prado

Experience the Prado Museum before it opens to the public on this exclusive guided tour in Madrid. With an expert art historian guide, explore masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya and Bosch while the galleries are still quiet and uncrowded
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1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-15693P233

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What's Included

Activity name

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

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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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