Prado Museum tours

Prado Museum tours

How could Prado Museum tours stand out of the rest to offer an alternative point of view?

We've given it a twist. Now, with our alternative Prado Museum tours you will hear the lesser-known stories about the most important works of art between the XVI and XIX centuries. Do we use the same perspective to contemplate the works in the XXI century? Sign up as a group or individually to discover one of the most important art galleries in the world. All this, thanks to the work of certified professional guides.

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XXI Century values

Let us point out that our Prado Museum tours were developed in such a social. We'll compare the societies in which the works were created, to discuss about the role in art. What have we improved in and how should we continue to push for a change?

Female painters
Talking about female artists

It is a fact that many of the paintings and figures exhibited at the Prado Museum's canvases are women. However, could you tell us the number of women painters whose work is showcased? You will be that surprised that it'lll surely shock you.

Professional guides
Professional guides

Experience tells us that when you count with professionals for the guided visit, then the Prado Museum tours will be a success. Cooltourspain is formed by a multidisciplinary team, graduates in art history and tourism, with the corresponding accreditation from the city council.

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Meaningful explanations

Whether it is the first time you visit Madrid, or if you have been here before, we have something new to show you. We bring that critical thinking necessary to understand the context of each artistic creation. Are you ready to give your opinion about the societies' evolution?

Frequently asked questions about the Prado Museum tours

Is the ticket fee included in the guides' honoraries at the Prado Museum tours?
No, the entrance fees are not included. Therefore, to know the exact price for the visit, you will have to multiply the €15 entrance fee by the total number of participants, and then add the private guide’s fee for the Prado Museum tours.
How long does the activity take?
If the group consists of a maximum of 9 people (including the professional guide) the visit can last up to a maximum of 3 hours. If, on the other hand, there are more than 9 participants, the museum itself restricts the visit to a total of 1.5 hours.
Is there any possibility to purchase a ticket at a reduced price?
Yes, of course. Educational groups, i.e primary, middle school and high school students will pay 5€ per ticket. Likewise, members of associations, institutions and foundations related to art will pay 7.5€ per person.
Is the monographic explanation of a single painter included?
No, you should know that the explanation covers in a broad way, the whole artistic history. We will not stop exclusively to talk about a single artist. Even so, you can always send us your requests. We’ll send you a quote.

Meeting Point 

Diego Velazquez’s statue 

(Paseo del Prado, 11)

*Appointment required

 

What do other participants think of our Prado Museum tours?

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🚶‍♀️🎨 A Must-Do for Street Art Lovers in Madrid! We run Mural Ride Bike Tours in San Antonio, Texas, so believe us when we say—we live and breathe street art. This walking tour through Lavapiés and the surrounding neighborhoods was 🔥. The guide broke down the history of Madrid’s mural scene, gave us the inside scoop on local street art festivals, and even schooled us on the real difference between graffiti and street art (it’s more than just vibes and spray cans). You could feel the passion radiating from our guide—someone who’s clearly rooted in the culture and not just reciting from a script. The art? Stunning. The stories behind it? Even better. 💡 Pro tip: Bring water. We went in July and by noon it was already 32°C (aka “very toasty”). That said, the walking was totally manageable. We’re already plotting a return to see more neighborhoods. And yes—we’ll be sending our San Antonio guests this way when they land in Madrid. Can’t recommend it enough! 🖌️💥 #StreetArtMadrid #SupportLocalTours #MuralRideApproved

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Dear fellow street art friends. Thanks for your kind comments about our job. We look forward to continue collaborating with you in the near future. Best regards
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Our tour with Santiago was a highlight of our time in Madrid! He took us all through the neighborhoods and showed us such a creative side of the area. We would highly recommend and definitely come back. Thank you!

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Hola Janice, Thanks for your nice comment about Santi's job. We'd be glad on hosting you again. Cheers,
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Fab Malasaña tour with guide Yago, discovering various pieces of street art and their meaning. This was followed by a workshop with Aida, where we learned about spray painting and made our own ‘art work’. Highly recommended.

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Hola Anja. On behalf of Yago and Aida, thanks for your review. We look forward to hosting your group next time you visit Madrid, or Barcelona. Best regards, Javier.
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Alec
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Yago did a good job

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Thanks for your comment, Alec! We hope you enjoyed our street art tour in Madrid
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Encantados con Yago. Nos guió a mi y a mí hija de 13 años por la historia y los mensajes ocultos del arte urbano de Madrid. Llevándote a la reflexión a base de preguntas, hemos ido descubriendo un arte al que antes no prestábamos atención. Yago es súper amable, se nota que es un apasionado del tema, y conoce personalmente a los artistas para darte la mejor información. Muy, muy recomendable!!!!

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Buenos días, Fernando. ¿Cómo estás? Muchas gracias por escribir tu opinión publicamente. Yago, y el resto del equipo, estamos encantados de dirigir visitas guiadas como la que hicimos el otro día con vosotros. Somos unos apasionados del arte urbano, y de enseñar Madrid de un modo alternativo. Si a tu hija le gusta el graffiti, os esperamos en nuestros talleres para niñas y adolescentes. Un saludo,
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Santi fue genial. Desde el primer momento mostró una energía súper cercana y auténtica, lo que hizo que nos sintiéramos cómodos enseguida. La manera en que cuenta las historias: mezcla datos curiosos, anécdotas divertidas y ese toque personal que hace que todo cobre vida. Santi muestra la ciudad desde su lado más cultural y multicultural, guiándonos a través de grafitis, pegatinas y stickers que cuentan historias, luchas y colores del barrio. 😊👌

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Buenas tardes, Maribel. Muchas gracias por tu opinión acerca del trabajo de nuestro compañero Santiago. Tal y como habrás podido comprobar, lideramos el tour de arte urbano por Madrid con pasión, y con simpatía. Esperamos verte nuevamente en nuestra visita guiada por el barrio de Malasaña. Un saludo,
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Pasamos 2 horas estimulantes con Yago que tiene un conocimiento muy amplio del mundo del arte urbano de Lavapiés. Lo que vimos fue muy variado y provocador. Sin embargo, lo más impresionante del tour fue su estilo de comunicación muy interactivo que nos hizo pensar profundamente, no solo sobre las técnicas de los artistas que vimos sino también sobre sus mensajes y objetivos. El hecho de que disfrutamos tanto este tour a pesar de la lluvia torrencial que nos empapó totalmente habla de la calidad de la información y el arte, además de la capacidad de Yago de entretenernos por 2 horas. Recomendaría este tour a cualquier persona con curiosidad e interés en el arte en general. Muchas gracias Yago!

Owner's reply
Hola, Anabella. Que nos hayas dejado esta reseña, nos complace enormemente. Cuando hay lluvia, no podemos hacer otra cosa que dar todo lo mejor de nosotros, para entretener a quien se queda a escuchar nuestras historias sobre arte urbano, y graffiti. Esperamos verte nuevamente en una de nuestras visitas guiadas alternativas por Madrid. Un saludo,
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A pesar del mal tiempo que hizo, Santi nos alegró el tour y lo pasamos genial. Somos de Madrid y, aunque hemos pasado mil veces por Lavapies, siempre aprendes cosas nuevas. Gracias Santi por enseñarnos otra cara de Madrid, espectacular e interesante. Seguro que repetimos, esta vez en Malasaña.

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Daniel, muchas gracias por comentar sobre nuestro tour de arte urbano en Lavapiés, y más concretamente por escribir tu reseña sobre el trabajo de nuestro compañero Santi. Esperamos verte pronto en el tour de graffiti por Malasaña. Saludos!
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Ha sido una experiencia entretenida, Santi y Yago nos lo han hecho entretenido y a sido divertido.

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Hola, Jose. Muchas gracias por evaluar el trabajo de Santiago y Yago. Esperamos que a partir de ahora, veas la ciudad desde otra perspectiva, y que continúes con la observación gracias al tour de arte urbano por Malasaña. Un saludo,
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Estuvo bien la experiencia que nos dio Santi, la volvería a repetir y recomiendo hacer el tour

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Hola, Matias. Gracias por tu comentario. Esperamos que las explicaciones de Santi acerca del arte urbano en Malasaña, te hagan explorar un nuevo tipo de cultura contemporánea. Un saludo,

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