Guided tour

Madrid: Prado Museum Guided Tour & Lunch at Sobrino de Botín

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Activity provider: Devour Tours
Guided tour

Madrid: Prado Museum Guided Tour & Lunch at Sobrino de Botín

Activity provider: Devour Tours

From US$ 150.75 per person

Explore the Prado Museum alongside an expert in all things art and history. Then, step into the world’s oldest restaurant and enjoy a VIP behind-the-scenes tour before trying their signature dish.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Feast your eyes on one of the world's finest collections of European art
  • Get to know the work of Goya, El Greco, Rubens, Titian, Bosch and Velázquez
  • Uncover the secrets behind the historic artworks with the help of a local guide
  • Walk in the footsteps of noted Spanish writers and poets in the Literary Quarter
  • Get VIP access to the oldest restaurant in the world and try their suckling pig
Full description

Begin at the statue of Francisco Goya, where you’ll meet your expert guide and start your exploration of the Prado Museum. Before skipping the line and heading inside, your guide will set the scene of the storied halls you’re about to enter. Your extensive tour of the museum will span 15–20 masterpieces that highlight Spain’s fascinating history, including the influence of the monarchy on art. You’ll learn about the characters and events that served as inspiration for these pieces and get to know the artists behind each one. Delight in the master strokes of Velazquez, Goya, Bosch, and so many more as you wander the museum’s halls. Next, discover another aspect of Madrid’s history on a stroll through the charming Literary Quarter, where many of Spain’s literary geniuses have trodden these very paths. Along the way, you’ll stop at a century-old tavern to whet your appetite and try one of Madrid’s classic aperitifs. Afterward, it’s time to step inside the world’s oldest operating restaurant, Sobrino de Botín. Cooking and perfecting the same delicacies since it opened its doors in 1725, eating here is a chance to explore both Madrid’s cuisine and its history. What’s more, before it opens its doors to the hungry lunchtime crowd, you’ll get to take a VIP tour through its hidden underground tunnels, historic kitchens, and storied dining rooms. Hungry yet? Time to get off your feet and sit down to a delicious three-course lunch. The star of Botín’s menu is suckling pig, slow roasted in the original ovens from when the restaurant first opened, joined on the plate by seasonal vegetables. Enjoy a specially prepared dessert afterward, along with plenty of Rioja red wine throughout the meal. Take the opportunity to chat with your guide during this intimate meal and get insider tips for the rest of your time in Madrid. By the end of your meal, you’ll have checked two must-visit sites off your list and gained a unique insight into Madrid’s past and present.

Includes
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Guided walking tour
  • 1.5-hour tour of the Prado Museum
  • 3 alcoholic beverages
  • 3-course traditional Spanish lunch
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
  • Vegans
  • People with gluten intolerance

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Meeting point

Meet your guide outside the Prado Museum at the statue of GOYA. Your guide will be holding a red Devour tote bag.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • The tour is in English
  • This tour includes at least 2 KM of walking
  • Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour
  • This tour is adaptable for vegetarians, pescatarians, gluten-free (not celiac), dairy-free, Non-alcoholic options, and pregnant people. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking
  • Due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not adaptable for those with celiac disease
  • While there are vegetarian options, please note that the highlight of Botin Restaurant is the suckling pig
  • You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Madrid government guidelines for the most up-to-date information
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

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Ana is a fabulous guide! Excellent combination of art, history , and food. We learned so much and enjoyed every minute. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you can get Ana.

March 5, 2023

We were not expecting Art History but rather art appreciation..Passed by so many paintings we would have enjoyed seeing and learning about. Couldn't really follow all of what Rosita was explaining. Expected more interesting information. However, Rosita was very nice and knowledgeable in her area of expertise. We hope to return to the Prado!

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October 18, 2022

We could not have asked for a better experience! Rosita did the most amazing job of highlighting the notable aspects of the Prado for us, as well as pointing out interesting facts on our walk from the Prado to Sobrino de Botin. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch with Rosita and our tour group, and would highly recommend this experience!

October 13, 2022

Product ID: 412636