Top 10 Historical Tours in Madrid

Destination: Madrid.
Here you'll understand the Prado Museum masterpieces. But, above all, you will also FEEL them. Because art is, more than anything, emotion. Using the experience of the very best artists in history, you'll learn how to deal with anxiety, stress, happyness, fear or the pain of a breakup. Did you know that in the Prado Museum there are paintings that can make you happier? If you have ever considered leaving your job and change your life, if you can't defeat sadness or need to gain self-confidence... this is your route. All the greatest are here: Hieronymus Bosch, Raphael, Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, Caravaggio, Titian, Rubens, Tintoretto and more. The price of this tour includes the admission ticket to the museum, so you don't need to wait the line. This is a small-group tour: 7 people maximum.
Known For: Madrid Historical Tours, Madrid Cultural Tours, Madrid Excellent Quality, Madrid Walking Tours, Madrid Small Group, Madrid Art Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Madrid.
Spain’s response to the Louvre, the Prado Museum is a marvel of art and history. On this 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum tour, you will explore this world-class collection featuring some of Europe’s most famous artists. One of the most visited sites in the world, the Prado is essential for any trip to Madrid, and your enthusiastic guide will bring the most famous works alive during your tour.
Known For: Madrid Private and Luxury, Madrid Historical Tours, Madrid Museums, Madrid Excellent Quality, Madrid Walking Tours, Madrid Art Galleries, Madrid Cultural Tours, Madrid Art Tours, Madrid Small Group.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.
Normal Price: 161.81 USD.
Current Price: 129.45 USD.

Destination: Madrid.
Explore the origins of Madrid on a private 3-hour walking tour and learn about Madrid, its history, culture, traditons and people. This tour is a fantastic introduction to the history of the Spanish capital from its foundation by the Muslims to the present day. Discover the narrow streets of the Old Town and hear fascinating stories about Madrid. Your experience concludes at the spectacular rooftop terrace of the Riu Plaza España Hotel, offering breathtaking 360° views of Madrid from the 27th floor, over 100 meters above the ground.
Known For: Madrid Half-day Tours, Madrid Cultural Tours, Madrid Private Sightseeing Tours, Madrid Walking Tours, Madrid Historical Tours, Madrid Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Madrid.
Wouldn't you like a Museum visit in a small group so you can interact with your guide, where everything gets to be more flexible and personal? Since 2019, The guides you need works with small groups to maximize the experience and take it to the highest possible level. We work with seven people as a maximum, so the experience gets to be deeper and satisfactory not only for the visitor, also for the guide. Moreover, with this we guarantee a complete respect for the Museum environment and atmosphere.
Known For: Madrid City Tours, Madrid Best Conversion, Madrid Historical Tours, Madrid Walking Tours, Madrid Cultural Tours, Madrid Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Madrid.
Just you, the people you came with, the guide and Murillo, Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Greco... (Well, this people, they are actually painters, we mean, they are there but only in a symbolic way). This enjoyable tour goes deep into the Prado's collection, one of the largest in the world. We are up to discover the Art. LGTB version available too!!
Known For: Madrid Historical Tours, Madrid Art Tours, Madrid Private and Luxury, Madrid Walking Tours, Madrid Cultural Tours, Madrid Private Sightseeing Tours, Madrid Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Madrid.
I will show you a special selection of masterpieces in the best gallery in the world, while explaining the historical details of each painting, as well as the meaning and techniques used. We will see not only the most important masterpieces in the Prado, but also some of my favorite and lesser-known pieces. You will enjoy some of the great masters: Bosch, Patinir, Rubens, Tiziano, Tintoretto, Veronese, El Greco, Goya, Velázquez ...very impressive! And I have some other special surprises for you :-) My explanations of the legends will give you a fuller perspective of the art, and of Spanish history, overall.
Known For: Madrid Walking Tours, Madrid Street Art Tour, Madrid Literary Tours, Madrid Likely to Sell Out, Madrid Small Group, Madrid Historical Tours, Madrid Excellent Quality, Madrid Private and Luxury, Madrid Art Tours, Madrid Likely To Sell Out.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Madrid.
*IMPORTANT* The fee paid with at the point of purchase is simply a reservation fee. Tío Tours works on a donation basis, so feel free to pay whatever you think the activity was worth at the end of the tour. Your donation keeps the activity alive! Starting in front of the regal Royal Palace of Madrid, the Madrid - Medieval to Modern (Walking Tour) is about to walk you through magical, marvelous Madrid, one fascinating story at a time. Journey with your native English speaking guide as we discover and reveal many of the city's most iconic landmarks. The tour will utilise the streets as a canvas to paint a picture of all the curious and crazy activities undertaken by Madrileños, naughty and nice, over the city's many storied years. The tour won't even really end when we part ways. You’ll have learned so many interesting things about the city that you’ll be keeping your eyes peeled during the rest of your stay in Madrid (that we can guarantee)!
Known For: Madrid New Product, Madrid Cultural Tours, Madrid Walking Tours, Madrid Excellent Quality, Madrid Historical Tours, Madrid Best Conversion, Madrid Culture.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Madrid.
Did you know that Picasso was Director of the Prado Museum in a very short way? In fact, at the Picasso Museum in Barcelona you will find not a few "copies" of Las Meninas. Can there be a better way than knowing the artist from Malaga than knowing Velázquez, the great teacher whom the genius of the 20th century admired so much? We propose this tour as a simple and fun way to explore the history of painting.
Known For: Madrid Private Sightseeing Tours, Madrid Historical Tours, Madrid Art Tours, Madrid Half-day Tours, Madrid Walking Tours, Madrid Cultural Tours, Madrid Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Madrid.
The Madrid of uncovering : A journey through the alternative soul of Madrid. Immerse yourself in the most iconic history of Spain: The uncovering, the creative explosion of the Madrid Movement, and the vindication LGTBIQ + From enlightened riots to the explosion of La Movida and the LGTBIQ+ struggle, discover how Malasaña and Chueca became symbols of resistance and freedom. Revive: - Revolt and execution : Manuela Malasaña and the fight against Napoleonic oppression. The Madrid Movement: an explosion of creativity after decades of dictatorship. Pop culture, fanzines and forbidden music: the voice of a fearless generation. The awakening of Chueca: from slum to capital of Pride. ‍ Transvestites, drags and transformism : they broke the wardrobes at the stroke of a stage. ️ Pedro Zerolo and Pride: how pain was transformed into law and celebration.
Known For: Madrid Archaeology Tours, Madrid Walking Tours, Madrid New Product, Madrid Private and Luxury, Madrid Historical Tours, Madrid Cultural Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Madrid.
Skip the line and dive into the rich history of art at the Prado Museum with a passionate local guide. Explore masterpieces by Bosch, Goya, Velázquez, and more, which played a key role in shaping Spanish art. This immersive tour offers insider knowledge and fascinating stories, making it perfect for art enthusiasts and anyone keen to understand the evolution of European art. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned art lover, you'll uncover new insights and enjoy a memorable experience at one of the world’s finest museums. At the end of the tour, you'll receive a PDF with personalized recommendations, guiding you to more masterpieces in the museum that we couldn't cover during the tour. You'll also get a list of nearby restaurants and access to online resources (videos, articles, etc.) to continue your learning journey after the visit
Known For: Madrid Walking Tours, Madrid New Product, Madrid Cultural Tours, Madrid Art Tours, Madrid Small Group, Madrid Excellent Quality, Madrid Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.