Free tour

Revealing the secrets of the Prado Museum with an art historian

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Madrid

Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Languages: Spanish

Guru: Constanza

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Registered on 26 November 2023

I am Constanza de Haro, graduated in Art History, passionate about culture and in love with my city, Madrid. My passion has led me to take a variety of courses and workshops to complement my university education. I continue my academic career to specialize in conservation and exhibition curation. My greatest desire is to continue learning and deepen my knowledge of art history, to be able to transmit to others my fascination with beauty and my enthusiasm for knowledge.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Surely you have heard of Velázquez, José de Ribera or Caravaggio. But did you know why Ribera portrayed what appears to be a bearded man nursing a child? and did you know that Caravaggio had to flee Rome for murdering a man ?

If you are passionate about art and want to know the mysteries hidden in one of the largest and most important art galleries in the world, this TOUR is for you.

Together we will meet the great titans of art who continue to inspire us today. We will admire the mastery of Velázquez , the genius of Goya , passing through the delicacy of Fra Angélico until we reach the freshness of Rubens and the fantasmagoric style of Bosch . Without forgetting the most innovative teachers such as Sofonisba Anguissola , Rosa Bonheur or Artemisa Gentileschi.

This TOUR will leave you amazed and will reveal the most fascinating secrets hidden in the great works that you have always wanted to understand.
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If you cannot take the tour, it is IMPORTANT to cancel the reservation.

It is necessary to purchase tickets in advance online to avoid waiting in lines.

How much does this tour cost?

The free tours do not have a set price , instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate : Between €10 and €50 depending on satisfaction with the tour, since the guides are NOT hired by the company .

INFORMATION ABOUT MUSEUM TICKETS :

FREE ENTRANCE

Under 18 years old

Students between 18 and 25 years old

Undergraduate and postgraduate students over 25 years of age in the field of art (Spanish Educational System)

People with disabilities equal to or greater than 33%

People in a legal unemployment situation

Active teaching staff

Large families in a group of at least one adult and three descendants or two, if one has a disability

FREE ENTRY TIMES

Visit from Monday to Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday and holidays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

GENERAL TICKET : €15

REDUCED ENTRANCE : €7.50

People over 65 years old

Youth card holders

Members of large families

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

C. de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

We will meet inside the museum. At the main access door of the Jerónimos building, as soon as you pass the control. Where is the first access area to the collections. (It is the building that is closest to the Jerónimos Church) You can look at my profile photo to quickly identify me.

Outside visit

Museo Nacional del Prado

Outside visit

Museo Nacional del Prado

Outside visit

Museo Nacional del Prado

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).