Family-Friendly Prado Museum Visit, Madrid

Whether an art expert or novice, visiting the Museo Nacional del Prado with an art historian is one of the best ways to make the most of your time at the museum. After meeting your private guide at your accommodation, you'll stroll through the streets of Madrid, making your way to El Prado. You'll learn a bit about the city's history and the museum's cultural importance in Spain and across the world, then skip the line and head straight into numerous halls lined with famous works of art. As a private experience, your guide is happy to cater what you see and learn about to your interests. Of course, the options are mighty, as you can view works by Goya, Rubens, Titian, or other great painters.

Considered the most important museum in Madrid (and one of the most popular in Europe), the Museo Nacional del Prado is perfect for anyone interested in Spanish, European, and international art—though, even novice art enthusiasts will enjoy this activity. With the help of a professional guide and skip-the-line tickets, you'll walk through the museum, learning about its history and global influence. Stop at the highlights and view incredible works of art from renowned creatives like Goya, Rubens, Titian, Bosch, and more. Because you'll be in a small group, your guide can tailor the experience to your interests.

Make the most of your time in the Prado Museum on a curated, 1.5-hour tour of the highlights, followed by a three-course meal at Botín, the world’s oldest restaurant. 

Your Prado Museum tour will cover around 20 masterpieces that highlight Spain’s storied past. Your guide, an expert in art and history, will help you discover the characters and events that inspired these works of art. 

From the Prado, you’ll take a stroll through the picturesque Literary Quarter, known as the stomping grounds for many of Spain’s literary greats. You’ll pop into a century-old tavern to enjoy Madrid’s most traditional aperitif before making your way to Botín for lunch. Here you’ll be invited in before opening to explore the empty restaurant. Your guide will walk you through hidden escape tunnels and history-filled dining rooms before sitting down to a three-course meal. The star of lunch is the roasted suckling pig, which is made in 300-year-old ovens and paired with market-fresh vegetables and followed by dessert. 

Can accommodate dietary restrictions!

Meeting Point: Prado Museum
Ending Point:  Plaza Mayor

Enjoy a two-hour private visit to the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid's Triangle of Art. With an expert guide, explore artwork from the 13th to the 20th century, including creations from acclaimed artists like Picasso, Degas, and Matisse. Tailor the experience to your specific interests and bypass the queue with pre-booked skip-the-line tickets as you explore one of the finest private collections of art in the world.

Join a local guide as you explore the streets of Madrid and learn about the city's unique, diverse, and fascinating city. As a private experience, you can cater your half-day walk to your specific interests. However, some popular sites that offer essential views into Madrid's past and cultural traditions include squares like Plaza Mayor, churches like the Almudena Cathedral, and hip neighborhoods like La Latina. As you stroll, your guide will offer a mini history lesson and unexpected anecdotes that might surprise you.

Explore the historic town of Toledo on a day trip from Madrid. This city has a fascinating past where Christian, Muslim, and Jewish communities are said to have peacefully coexisted. You can see evidence of this history by visiting some of the city's main sites, which include a 15th-century monastery, a Moorish synagogue, and a former Roman palace. Toledo was also Spain's capital in the 16th century, and you'll learn all about its past with the help of a local private guide.

Pair classic tapas with century-old taverns and Madrid's history as a local guide shows you how you can't tell the city's story without its food. Your guide makes this experience unique by blending Spanish food and history, making them come to life in tapas bars, historic plazas, and twisting streets. You'll learn stories of kings and political wars with just as much passion as discovering the origins of the country's famed garlic shrimp and tomato bread.

Join a passionate foodie and visit a few of Madrid's famed public markets, an excellent way to experience local culture and customs. You'll learn about the city's history, social norms, traditional recipes, and interesting food facts as you walk through the aisles of vendors selling goods like seafood, seasonal fruit, fresh vegetables, cheese, meats like Iberian pork, nuts, dried fruit, and artisan bread. Along the way, enjoy sampling a few delicious items and learn how to make a tortilla de patata (Spanish omelet), one of the country's most important recipes.

Learn how to make one of Spain's most iconic dishes: paella. With the help of a local chef, you'll go through all the steps, starting with a visit to one of the best markets in Madrid. After gathering all your ingredients, you'll set up your supplies and get to work, first preparing sangria and gazpacho as an appetizer. As you prepare your paella, learn more about this dish and discover its origins, cultural significance, and variations.

Get a feel for the local vibe of Spain's capital and appreciate discovering a city on your feet—and by interacting with the residents! This walk is ideal for art and architecture lovers and foodies who want nothing more than to eat as the locals do.

You'll take to Madrid's El Centro streets in the morning and explore the neighborhoods of Lavapiés and La Latina (Madrid's oldest), as well as touch on Austrias and Sol. You'll only cover about 4.4 miles (7 km) of ground, but with a minimum of 19 stops, two of which are food-related, this route can take 3-5 hours, so be sure to don comfortable footwear and clothing.