About museums
The Prado Museum and the Royal Palace in Madrid are two of the most important cultural sites in the Spanish capital. The Prado, inaugurated in 1819, is one of the most important art galleries in the world, while the Royal Palace, the accredited residence of the Spanish monarchy but used for ceremonial purposes, is one of the largest and most spectacular palaces in Europe. This private guided tour allows you to discover both monuments in a unique tour that combines art, history and heritage.
What to see in the museum and palace
At the Prado Museum, visitors will discover masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, Bosch, Rubens and Titian, including iconic pieces such as Las Meninas, The Garden of Earthly Delights o The 3rd of May Executions. In the Royal Palace, you will visit rooms such as the Throne Room, the Main Staircase or the Royal Armory, with its tapestries, frescoes and historical collections. A complete experience to understand the evolution of art and the Spanish monarchy.
“Art does not reproduce the visible, but makes the invisible visible.” — Paul Klee
Curiosities
- The Royal Palace of Madrid has more than 3,000 rooms, although only part of them are used for accredited visits.
- Las Meninas by Velázquez is considered one of the most analyzed works in the history of art due to its complex composition.
- The Prado Museum was born as a scientific project before becoming one of the most important art galleries in the world.