Overview
Book a guided tour in Spanish of the Prado Museum and discover the history of the museum while you admire the works of art.
Highlights
- You'll discover the history of the Prado Museum while admiring the works of art
- You'll learn more about the most important artists from the 16th to the 19th centuries
- The museum houses the collections from the ruling dynasties of Spain over the centuries
The Prado Museum is Madrid's main cultural centre and one of the largest art galleries in the world. Its impressive display of works by European masters such as Velázquez, Goya, Rafael, Rubens and Bosch (among other great Italian and Flemish artists) is housed in an 18th-century neoclassical building that opened as a museum in 1819.
The name of the museum derives from the place in which it is located, formerly an orchard area known as "Prado." The Spanish queen of the time had been impressed by the Louvre in Paris and wanted to show off a vast collection in her country. The result is several thousand works today, with a recent, modern expansion allowing for more to be displayed.
You will know everything the artists wanted to convey with their work, their lives and the hidden circumstances behind the paintings, as well as the historical period in which they were created. Learn about the history of Spain from your expert guide and learn more about Spanish culture.
What's included
- Guided tour
- Entrance ticket
Meeting & pickup
Statue of Velázquez, next to the Prado Museum, located on Paseo del Prado. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts.
Additional info
Know in advance:
If the minimum number of participants for the monolingual tour in Spanish is not reached, it may be conducted simultaneously in Spanish and English
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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