Prado Museum private tour with local expert guide

Home to one of the world’s finest collections of European art, the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain draws people from far and wide. Those who love and appreciate art shouldn’t miss the chance to admire the masterpieces contained in Spain’s most visited museum. Join this private tour with a local expert guide to go on an artistic journey through the Prado Museum’s outstanding collection in an engaging and personalised way.As you make your way through the Prado Museum, you’ll encounter famous European artworks dating from the 12th century to the early 20th century. Your guide will summarize the fascinating history, stories and curiosities about paintings showcased in the museum. Marta, one of our local guides, says, ‘The Prado Museum’s collections are the legacy of almost 200 years of collecting by Spain’s 16th and 17th-century monarchs. There is a lot of history behind each painting, so it’s my goal to point out the most important details and place it all in context for you.’The Prado Museum houses numerous art pieces by Francisco Goya, the most extensively represented artist in the museum, as well as an admirable collection of great artists such as Bosch, El Greco, Rubens, Titian, and Diego Velázquez, whose best-known artistic creation Las Meninas is also displayed. Marta says, ‘With so many world-renowned artists, it’s no surprise the Prado Museum is a source of inspiration for a whole new generation of painters, from the classic to the avant-garde.’