BestPrivateTours.com - Madrid Walking Tour + Prado Museum

OVERVIEW

By 1512, Spain’s many kingdoms had come together with Madrid becoming the capital of a united country in 1561. In the 18th century, the rulers of what had become a large and powerful empire re-designed Madrid; creating monuments and spaces worthy of Spain’s eminence, such as wide boulevards, elaborate fountains and gracious squares. It was during this period that the building which is today the Prado Museum was constructed. The royal art collection, nucleus of the Prado’s works, was installed in the 1800’s.

Your local guide will escort you on a private walking tour on a discovery of this dynamic capital and to visit the world-famous Prado Museum.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The Prado, opened in 1819, was Madrid’s first art museum and is today the main national art museum of Spain. The core of the collection came from works owned by Spain’s royal family and they expanded it over time. Here is found the world’s most important collection of Spanish paintings as well as European classical art from the 12th to the 19th century. Works by Velásquez, Goya, Rubens and Titian, among others, are on display.

Enjoy a unique private guided tour including such highlights as the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral, Plaza de Oriente, Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Puerta del Sol, the Barrio de las Letras and the Prado museum.