
Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 225 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group worth booking?
Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group is a 1.7-hour experience in Madrid, Spain, from $159 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 225 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (225)
- Duration
- 1.7 hours
- From
- $159 per person
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 you get
About this experience
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
Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Early access Prado Museum entry ticket
- Expertly guided museum tour
Not included
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
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
100 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Madrid
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at Monumento a Goya, C. de Felipe IV, s/n, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, outside the entrance to the Prado Museum at the statue of Goya.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Inside the museum.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Walks - Italy & Spain
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 224 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
224 verified traveler reviews for Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The best way to see the Prado!
We lucked into this tour after our other tour operator, Feel the City, canceled our booking last minute. This tour was almost twice the price, but it was still an excellent value. Our tour guide, Maria, was fantastic. She was exceptionally knowledgeable about the museum and art and spent 1.5 hours with our group of 11. Since she has intimate knowledge about the museum, she was able to efficiently guide us through the museum with ease and take the appropriate time to provide history, context, and in depth information about each artwork we viewed. Plus, between 9 and 10 AM, there is virtually no one in the museum so there was no problem getting close up to the art! From 10 - 10:30 AM, people started coming in, but the security check meters them in modestly. We stayed after our tour, took a brief rest at the café, and were able to get to see as much as we wanted for this trip. By time we left around 12:30, the museum was very busy and difficult to get close to some of the great works without waiting. We knew we made the right choice to take this tour and would do it again! It is definitely the best way to see the Prado!
via Viator
exceptional tour
Guided early tour with Alfonso, only five in the group. He carefully noted the background , history and intricacies of the paintings, how it affected and inspired other artists. He brought together the different influences so that it flowed with the style and design that lead to the new creations. very enjoyable
via Viator
Definitely worth booking
Amazing experience with Alphonso our guide.
via Tripadvisor
Great to avoid lines!
Perfect tour with David! Very informative and fun.
via Tripadvisor
Prado Muaeum before hours
Wonderful! No crowds! We could walk right up to the paintings...
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 79
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Walks - Italy & Spain, who run 54 experiences we rank across 9 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 61.1 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
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Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Madrid.
How much does Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group cost?
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Prices start at $159 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Madrid usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group take?
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Plan for about 1.7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Madrid is not rushed.
Is Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 225 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Madrid, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group?
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Around 79 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Madrid can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Madrid and add a light layer if any part of the 1.7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Madrid within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Madrid?
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On Outty we rank every Madrid experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace, Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park, Madrid Tapas & Wine Tour with Rooftop Views and Local Guide. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Madrid?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group?
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Included: Local English-speaking guide; Early access Prado Museum entry ticket; and Expertly guided museum tour. Not included: Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group?
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Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at Monumento a Goya, C. de Felipe IV, s/n, Retiro, 28014 Madrid. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and We are able to accommodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sur. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Madrid. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Prado Museum Before Opening Tour VIP Small Group?
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Across 225 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, value for money. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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