Madrid: Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour

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.

1. 1

   Puerta de Alcala

   Pass by

   The meeting point is around this place.

2. 2

   Puerta De La Independencia

   5 min

   The meeting point is exactly at the Independence Gate of the Retiro Park.

3. 3

   Parque del Retiro

   1.5 hours

   It was built in the mid-17th century for the enjoyment of King Philip IV. It is the most important park in Madrid.

4. 4

   Estanque Grande del Retiro

   Pass by

   It is located in the Retiro Park, it used for water shows, such as naval battles and boat rides of the kings and their court.

5. 5

   Palacio De Cristal

   Pass by

   A beautiful palace, with a combination of iron and glass and lots of light coming through its walls.

6. 6

   Paseo del Prado

   Pass by

   You will walk along the Paseo del Prado observing all its beauty.

7. 7

   Estatua de Francisco de Goya

   5 min

   Is the meeting point for the beginning of the visit to the Prado Museum. It is a Spanish sculpture dedicated to the Aragonese painter Francisco de Goya.

8. 8

   Museo Nacional del Prado

   2 hours

   One of the most visited museums in the world, full of paintings by Spanish masters and several European pictorial schools.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile voucher accepted.

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