Madrid: Prado Museum & Lunch at World’s Oldest Restaurant

Experience a combined Prado Museum tour and historic Madrid tapas and lunch at Botín restaurant with a local English-speaking guide.

Begin your tour at the Francisco Goya statue, meeting your expert guide before entering the Prado Museum. Skip the line if you selected that option and explore 15–20 masterpieces spanning Spain’s history. Highlights include Las Meninas by Velázquez, along with works by Goya, Bosch, and others. Learn about the artists and the historical context behind each piece. After the museum, enjoy a 30-minute break to browse the gift shop or grab a snack.

Continue with a stroll through the Literary Quarter, where many Spanish literary figures once walked, and visit Plaza Mayor while hearing key historical stories from your guide.

Then enter Sobrino de Botín, the world’s oldest operating restaurant since 1725. Before the lunch crowd arrives, take a VIP tour of its kitchens, underground tunnels, and dining rooms. Following this, enjoy a three-course traditional Spanish lunch featuring Botín’s specialty suckling pig roasted in original ovens, seasonal vegetables, dessert, and generous servings of Rioja red wine. Use this time to ask your guide for insider tips on Madrid.

Highlights

• Option to skip the line at the Prado Museum
• Guided tour of Prado’s masterpieces with an art expert
• Explore Madrid’s tapas traditions in two iconic taverns (if selected)
• VIP tour of Botín’s kitchens and underground tunnels
• Walk through Plaza Mayor and two historic neighborhoods

Includes

• 1.5-hour Prado Museum tour (Prado option only)
• VIP tour and meal at Botín restaurant
• Three-course traditional Spanish lunch with two drinks (Prado option only)
• Three tasting stops with five tapas, dessert, and four drinks (Tapas & History option only)
• Visits to Plaza Mayor, Botín restaurant, its kitchen and wine cellar, and Literary Quarter
• Local English-speaking guide

Excludes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Tips

Important Information

• Tour conducted in English
• Not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or strollers
• Walking tour requiring a moderate pace
• Adaptable for vegetarians, pescatarians, gluten-free (not celiac), dairy-free, non-alcoholic options, and pregnant women
• Not suitable for vegans or those with celiac disease
• Guests with dietary restrictions or allergies must contact the provider in advance to arrange ingredients
• The number of tasting stops, tapas, and drinks may vary depending on the selected option

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring your appetite. Booking in advance is recommended, especially if choosing the Prado skip-the-line option.