Itinerary
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Stop At: Prado National Museum, Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23, 28014 Madrid Spain
The best of Madrid’s artistic masterpieces awaits on a comprehensive tour of the Prado Museum. Meet your guide at the statue of Francisco Goya just outside and skip the line into Spain’s national art museum, home to over 7,000 pieces. With an expert in art history on hand, you’ll be guided to the crème de la crème of the masterpieces on display. Take in the breathtaking detail of works by Goya, Velazquez, and more, and discover the stories behind each careful brushstroke.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Casa Alberto, c/de las Huertas, Madrid Spain
After discovering Spain’s art scene, it’s time to delve into its literary history. On a guided stroll through the Literary Quarter, learn about the authors, poets, and playwrights who once walked these very paths. Then, discover one of Madrid’s traditional aperitifs at a century-old tavern nestled in the side streets of the area.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Botín, C. de Cuchilleros, 17, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain
Next, it’s time for a veritable Spanish feast! Step past the long lines forming outside before the restaurant even opens its doors. Your guide will show you the cave beneath the restaurant, which was part of a tunnel system that once spread underneath Madrid, and take you behind the scenes of the historic kitchen where 300-year-old ovens make time-perfected recipes. Finally, sit down for a three-course meal and feast on specialties such as chicken and ham croquettes and Botín’s signature roast suckling pig.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes