Prado Museum Tour & VIP Botin Lunch
4.5 hours
Max 12 people
Commentary: Guide · en
Madrid, Spain
About this activity
Explore the Prado Museum alongside an expert in all things art & history. Then step into the world’s oldest restaurant and enjoy a VIP behind-the-scenes tour before tucking into their signature dish.
Highlights
- Skip the line at the Prado Museum.
- Discover the Prado’s collection with an art expert.
- Enjoy a three-course meal at the famous Botín.
- Tour Botín’s kitchens and underground tunnels!
- Stroll through Plaza Mayor and two historic neighborhoods.
Full description
Any trip to Madrid should feature two things: a visit to the Prado Museum and a meal at Botín. On this tour, you'll experience both! Begin with an exploration of the highlights of the Prado’s massive collection, carefully selected so you don’t have to worry about navigating the 7,000+ pieces on your own. Then, you're off on a guided cultural walking tour through Madrid to Botín, the oldest restaurant in the world. Head behind the scenes for an exclusive tour before enjoying a three-course meal, including their signature dish.
Begin at the statue of Francisco Goya, where you’ll meet your expert guide and begin your exploration of the Prado Museum. Before skipping the line and heading inside, your guide will set the scene of the storied halls you’re about to enter.
Your extensive tour of the museum will span 15–20 masterpieces that highlight Spain’s fascinating history, including the stunning Las Meninas. You’ll learn about the characters and events that served as inspiration for these pieces and get to know the artists behind each one. Delight in the master strokes of Velazquez, Goya, Bosch, and so many more as you wander the museum’s halls. At the end of your museum tour, you'll have a short 30-minute break to browse the gift shop or purchase a snack.
Next, discover another aspect of Madrid’s history on a stroll through the charming Literary Quarter, where many of Spain’s literary geniuses have trodden these very paths. You'll also stop in the lively Plaza Mayor and hear stories from your guide about how Spain's history was shaped here.
Afterwards, it’s time to step inside the world’s oldest operating restaurant, Sobrino de Botín. Cooking and perfecting the same delicacies since it opened its doors in 1725, eating here is a chance to explore both Madrid’s cuisine and its history. What’s more, before it opens its doors to the hungry lunchtime crowd, you’ll get to take a VIP tour through its hidden underground tunnels, historic kitchens, and storied dining rooms.
Hungry yet? Time to get off your feet and sit down to a delicious three-course lunch. The star of Botín’s menu is suckling pig, slow roasted in the original ovens from when the restaurant first opened, joined on the plate by seasonal vegetables. Enjoy a specially prepared dessert afterwards, along with plenty of Rioja red wine throughout the meal. Take the opportunity to chat with your guide during this intimate meal and get insider tips for the rest of your time in Madrid.
By the end of your meal, you’ll have checked two must-visit sites off your list and gained a unique insight into Madrid’s past and present.
Your extensive tour of the museum will span 15–20 masterpieces that highlight Spain’s fascinating history, including the stunning Las Meninas. You’ll learn about the characters and events that served as inspiration for these pieces and get to know the artists behind each one. Delight in the master strokes of Velazquez, Goya, Bosch, and so many more as you wander the museum’s halls. At the end of your museum tour, you'll have a short 30-minute break to browse the gift shop or purchase a snack.
Next, discover another aspect of Madrid’s history on a stroll through the charming Literary Quarter, where many of Spain’s literary geniuses have trodden these very paths. You'll also stop in the lively Plaza Mayor and hear stories from your guide about how Spain's history was shaped here.
Afterwards, it’s time to step inside the world’s oldest operating restaurant, Sobrino de Botín. Cooking and perfecting the same delicacies since it opened its doors in 1725, eating here is a chance to explore both Madrid’s cuisine and its history. What’s more, before it opens its doors to the hungry lunchtime crowd, you’ll get to take a VIP tour through its hidden underground tunnels, historic kitchens, and storied dining rooms.
Hungry yet? Time to get off your feet and sit down to a delicious three-course lunch. The star of Botín’s menu is suckling pig, slow roasted in the original ovens from when the restaurant first opened, joined on the plate by seasonal vegetables. Enjoy a specially prepared dessert afterwards, along with plenty of Rioja red wine throughout the meal. Take the opportunity to chat with your guide during this intimate meal and get insider tips for the rest of your time in Madrid.
By the end of your meal, you’ll have checked two must-visit sites off your list and gained a unique insight into Madrid’s past and present.
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- 1.5 hour tour of the Prado Museum
- 2 alcoholic beverages
- 3-course traditional Spanish lunch
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
s/n Calle de Felipe IV, Monument to Goya, Madrid, ES
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at the Monument to Goya (Calle de Felipe IV, s/n) located opposite the Prado Museum's main ticket office.
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Know before you book
- This tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women.
- This tour is not suitable for vegans or those with celiac disease.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
Know before you go
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Photography, drinks and food are not allowed inside the Prado Museum.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at info@takewalks.com after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
- Please note that guests may only carry small handbags inside Prado Museum. Larger backpacks, umbrellas and sharp items, etc. must be left at the cloakroom. It is the responsibility of the guest to return to the entrance to collect these after the tour part.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Additional information
Ticket Age Range
Adult (15+)
Child (2-14)
Infant (0-1)
Adult (15+)
Child (2-14)
Infant (0-1)