Madrid Trip Overview
There are two things you have to do in Madrid—and we’re doing both today. Your guide, an expert in art and history, will bring the essential paintings in the Prado Museum to life for you, so you don’t have to worry about navigating the 7,000+ pieces of art on your own. Then, your small group of just six people will settle in for a three-course meal at Botín, featuring their specialty dish, suckling pig.
– Try suckling pig—the specialty dish at the world’s oldest restaurant, Sobrino de Botín.
– Step into the kitchen at Botín for a behind-the-scenes tour before they open to the public.
– Breeze past other groups in the museum and connect over an intimate lunch with just five other travelers.
– Get one-on-one time with your guide—an expert in art, history and Madrid.
– Make the most of your time in the Prado Museum on a curated, 1.5-hour tour of the highlights.
Additional Info
* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Madrid, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
There are two things you have to do in Madrid—and we’re doing both today. Your guide, an expert in art and history, will bring the essential paintings in the Prado Museum to life for you, so you don’t have to worry about navigating the 7,000+ pieces of art on your own. Then, your small group of just six people will settle in for a three-course meal at Botín, featuring their specialty dish, suckling pig.
– Try suckling pig—the specialty dish at the world’s oldest restaurant, Sobrino de Botín.
– Step into the kitchen at Botín for a behind-the-scenes tour before they open to the public.
– Breeze past other groups in the museum and connect over an intimate lunch with just five other travelers.
– Get one-on-one time with your guide—an expert in art, history and Madrid.
– Make the most of your time in the Prado Museum on a curated, 1.5-hour tour of the highlights.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Prado National Museum, Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23, 28014 Madrid Spain
And into the Prado you go! Your 1.5-hour Prado tour will cover around 20 masterpieces that highlight Spain’s storied past. You’ll discover the characters and events that inspired these works of art, and you’ll go beyond the paint and into the minds of those behind them. From Velazquez and Goya to Bosch and Titian, your expert guide will give you a firm footing to appreciate and understand each painting.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Huertas, Huertas, Madrid
Next up, you’ll be whisked away for a stroll through the picturesque Literary Quarter, known as the stomping grounds for many of Spain’s literary greats. You’ll pop into a century-old tavern to open up your appetite and enjoy Madrid’s most traditional aperitif!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sobrino de Botin, Calle Cuchilleros 17, 28005 Madrid Spain
Finally, it’s time to head to the world’s oldest restaurant—Sobrino de Botín—for a three-course Spanish feast. Wave goodbye to the crowds outside Botín as you’re invited in before opening to explore the empty restaurant. Your expert guide will walk you through hidden escape tunnels and history-filled dining rooms before sitting down to a three-course meal.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
