Madrid Art & City Sights with The Touring Pandas

On this tour:

· Discover Madrid’s UNESCO Landscape of Light and take a Prado Museum tour · Meet the masterpieces of Spanish Art and learn about Madrid’s cultural scene · Stroll through El Retiro Park and hear all the anecdotes and secrets of Madrid’s biggest park · Let your guide lead you through the Museum’s labyrinthine rooms to find the greatest works

Duration

Approximately 2 hours

Description

Are you passionate about art and culture? Madrid is home to one of Europe’s most celebrated cultural gems: the Prado Museum. But there’s so much more to discover beyond the museum walls! Since 2020, the area surrounding the Prado Museum and Retiro Park has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to its unique blend of artistic and historical landmarks along the iconic “Landscape of Light” promenade.

Our Landscape of Light & Prado Museum Tour begins with a guided stroll through this breathtaking urban landscape, where you’ll encounter some of Madrid’s most famous landmarks. Marvel at the majestic Puerta de Alcalá, soak in the tranquility of El Retiro Park, and admire the grandeur of the Palace and Fountain of Cibeles. This light yet enriching walk sets the perfect tone for your artistic journey.

Next, enjoy fast-track admission to the Prado Museum, skipping the lines to dive straight into Spain’s artistic heritage. With an expert guide leading the way, explore the masterpieces of Velázquez, Goya, and Murillo, alongside European legends like Rubens and Tiziano. Our guides don’t just show you the paintings—they bring them to life, weaving the stories and cultural significance behind these extraordinary works.

The Landscape of Light & Prado Museum Tour is available in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, making it accessible to travelers from around the world. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a journey into the heart of Madrid’s artistic legacy and its profound impact on European culture.

Experience the Prado Museum like never before and uncover the rich history of the art and landmarks that surround it. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable adventure. Book your Prado Museum Tour today and let Madrid’s art and history inspire you!

More info

Meeting Point: Plaza de la Independencia. Next to Puerta de Alcalá, at the entrance of El Retiro park. Your guide will be holding a sign with a The Touring Pandas logo.

End point: Prado Museum. Calle Ruiz de Alarcón, 23

Included

· Guided Tour in English, Chinese, Japanese or Korean · Small Group (up to 12 people) · Prado Museum fast-track ticket · Guided visit inside the museum

Itinerary

1. Meeting point: Puerta de Alcalá Our tour starts at the famous Puerta de Alcalá. In the old times, here started the road where Miguel de Cervantes, author of El Quijote and Spain's most important author, was born. This is just one of the anecdotes that you'll learn in this tour through the artistic jewels of Madrid.

2. El Retiro Park The El Retiro Park was built in the early 1600s, and for centuries it was a private park that only Spanish monarchs were allowed to enter. However, Carlos III, one of the most loved and respected kings of Spain's history, made the park public and opened its doors to all the citizens.

3. Plaza de Cibeles Here you'll encounter the majestic Madrid City Hall, and also the soccer Mecca Cibeles fountain, where the fans of Real Madrid celebrate the victories of one of the best football clubs in the world.

4. Paseo del Prado The Paseo del Prado, known as Madrid's Art Walk, is an authentic itinerary through more than a thousand years of Spanish and European art: from Velázquez's Meninas to Picasso's Guernika, get ready to discover some of the world's most renowned pieces of art.

5. End point: Prado Museum

If you're an art-lover and you like museums, this is probably one of the reasons that brought you to Spain! The Prado Museum is the temple of Spanish art, and this is where its most important masterpieces are kept. Outside the museum, the statues of Velázquez, Goya and Murillo, two of the grandest artists of all time, watch the three museum's doors: don't miss a selfie with each of them!

Your guide will lead you through the rooms and corridors of the museum so you don't miss any of the masterpieces inside this colossal building.