See the most famous sights of El Retiro, such as the Palacio de Cristal, and the Puerta de Felipe IV, as well as places that do not appear in the guidebooks. El Retiro boasts more than 19,000 trees of 167 different species, a lake, and a variety of sculptures, important buildings, and gardens that make the park one of Madrid's top attractions. Throughout the tour, you will gain valuable insights from your expert guide.
Then, depending on the language of your visit, the Prado Museum tour will take place at one time or another (12:45 p.m. in Spanish and 4:15 p.m. in English).
The Prado Museum is Spain's premier national art museum. It is considered to hold one of the finest collections of European art in the world, spanning from the 12th century to the early 20th century. It is based on the former Royal Spanish Collection, the finest collection of Spanish art in the world. Founded as a museum of painting and sculpture in 1819, it also contains important collections of other types of works. Explore one of the world's greatest art museums without waiting in line. Once inside, marvel at the incredible works of Francisco Goya, the most represented artist in the collection, as well as works by Hieronymus Bosch, El Greco, Pedro Pablo Rubens, Titian, and Diego Velazquez.