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Prado Museum: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide App

See famous paintings and learn from the audio guide at the Museo Nacional del Prado, one of the most important art museums in the world. View works by Velázquez, Goya, Bosch, Rubens and Van Dyck, and tour the entire museum with a skip-the-line ticket and a downloadable audio guide app for insights into its unique collection.

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Prado Museum: Entry Ticket

Marvel at timeless masterpieces in Madrid’s world-famous art powerhouse. Standing alongside the Louvre, the Vatican Museums and the Met, the Museo Nacional del Prado is home to some of the most iconic artworks in human history, from Spanish masters like Velázquez and Goya to international greats such as Titian, Bosch and Rubens.

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How to Book Prado Museum Tickets?

Choose Your Date & Time

The Prado is open daily from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Select your visit date and entry timeslot.

Pick Your Ticket

Choose the standard entry ticket, or the entry ticket with the audio guide app for insights into the museum's masterpieces. Both give access to the permanent collections.

Complete the Purchase

Proceed to checkout for instant confirmation and a mobile ticket. Keep it handy on your phone for entry.

Welcome to the Prado Museum

Step inside Spain's greatest art museum, home to masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Titian and Bosch across its grand galleries. Take a look inside, then book your ticket - with an optional audio guide app - and explore one of the finest collections of European art in the world.

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Oliver Hughes
2026-07-13
5
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One of the great museums of the world. Standing in front of Velázquez's Las Meninas and Goya's black paintings is unforgettable. The audio guide app added so much context to what we were seeing
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Marta Sanz
2026-07-15
5
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Absolutely worth it. Booking a timeslot online meant we walked straight in. The collection is vast, so the app helped us find the highlights without feeling rushed
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Julian Meyer
2026-07-18
4
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A stunning collection in a beautiful building. Give yourself a few hours - there is so much to see. The Goya and El Greco rooms were the highlight for us
Things to Know Before Booking

What Your Ticket Includes

Entry to the Prado Museum and access to its permanent collections. The audio guide app is included with the Entry Ticket + Audio Guide App option; standard entry does not include it. A live guided tour and temporary exhibitions are not included.

Age Recommendations

Suitable for all ages. Children (0-10) enter free; youth (11-17) and holders of a valid Youth Card enjoy reduced rates.

Best Time to Attend

Arrive early or later in the day to avoid the busiest periods. Allow at least two to three hours to appreciate the collection.

Facilities

Large bags may need to be checked. Bring a charged smartphone and your own headphones if using the audio guide app. Photography policies vary by gallery.

Getting There

The nearest metro stations are Banco de España (L2) and Estación del Arte (L1); it's about a 15-minute walk from Atocha station. Enter via the museum's main access on Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón / Paseo del Prado.

Why You Should Visit
One of the World's Great Museums
One of the World's Great Museums
Stand alongside the Louvre and the Met - the Prado holds one of the finest collections of European art anywhere.
Masterpieces by Goya & Velázquez
Masterpieces by Goya & Velázquez
See Las Meninas, The Family of Charles IV, the black paintings and countless Spanish and European icons.
A Landmark of Madrid
A Landmark of Madrid
Explore the neoclassical galleries at the heart of the city's cultural 'Golden Triangle of Art'.
Explore at Your Own Pace
Explore at Your Own Pace
With an optional audio guide app, discover the stories behind the paintings on a relaxed, self-guided visit.
How Long Do You Need?

The Prado is vast, so most visitors spend around 2 to 3 hours exploring the highlights - the Goya, Velázquez and El Greco rooms alone reward a good couple of hours.

The museum is open daily from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Arrive at your selected timeslot, and use the audio guide app to make the most of your time among the masterpieces.

How to get there

Venue: Museo Nacional del Prado, Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón / Paseo del Prado, 28014 Madrid

By Metro: Line 2 to Banco de España or Line 1 to Estación del Arte - both a short walk away.

By Train: About a 15-minute walk from Madrid Atocha railway station.

By Bus: Several routes stop along the Paseo del Prado nearby.

By Taxi: Taxis can drop you near the entrance on Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón.

Food and Drink
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Brisket Restaurante
A top-rated spot moments from the museum, great for a hearty lunch after your visit. Approx. 2-minute walk (about 175 m).
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La Malontina
A welcoming Spanish restaurant near the Prado for classic dishes and tapas. Approx. 5-minute walk (about 355 m).
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Empanadas Malvón
Freshly baked Argentinian-style empanadas - a quick, tasty bite between galleries. Approx. 5-minute walk (about 385 m).
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Ramen Shifu
Popular ramen bar near Atocha for a warming bowl close to the museum. Approx. 5-minute walk (about 385 m).
Quick Overview

Address: Museo Nacional del Prado, Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón / Paseo del Prado, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Opening Times / Show Schedule:

Daily: 9:30 am – 8:30 pm

Last Admission: Around one hour before closing (hours may vary)

Duration: Plan for around 2–3 hours

Age Restriction: Suitable for all ages; children 0–10 enter free, reduced rates for youth

FAQ

Both give entry to the Prado's permanent collections. The Entry Ticket + Audio Guide App option adds a downloadable app with commentary on the museum's masterpieces; the standard Entry Ticket does not include it.

It runs on your own smartphone. Download it before or on arrival and bring your own headphones for the best experience.

The collection is large - allow at least 2 to 3 hours to enjoy the highlights.

Yes. Children aged 0-10 enter free, and youth (11-17) and Youth Card holders enjoy reduced rates.

Photography policies vary by gallery; please follow the signage and staff instructions inside the museum.

Enter via the museum's main access on Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón / Paseo del Prado. Keep your mobile ticket accessible.