The Paseo del Arte: The Golden Mile of World Art

Madrid's Paseo del Arte is unique in the world. Within less than a kilometre of the Paseo del Prado, three of the most important museums on the planet stand side by side: the Prado Museum (Spain's greatest art gallery), the Reina Sofía Museum (the country's most important contemporary art collection) and the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum (700 years of Western art in chronological order). No other city in the world offers a comparable concentration of art in such a small space.

On the guided Paseo del Arte tour with Civitatis, an art history expert will guide you through all three museums in a single day, selecting the most important works in each and providing the historical context that connects them. Tickets to all three museums are included in the price, and by booking online you skip the queues at every one of them.

Rated 9.2/10 by over 980 real reviews, this tour is the perfect option for those with only one day in Madrid or anyone who wants to make the most of their visit without wasting time in queues or wondering what to see.

The Three Museums: What to See at Each

Prado Museum (2h): Velázquez, Goya, Bosch, Rubens, Titian, El Greco. The guide selects the 6-8 essential works for understanding Spanish and Flemish Renaissance and Baroque painting.
Reina Sofía Museum (1.5h): Picasso's Guernica, Dalí, Miró, and the avant-garde movements of the 20th century. The guide explains the political and artistic significance of each work in the context of 20th-century Spain.
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (1.5h): Van Gogh, Monet, Hopper, Degas, and the Flemish primitives. The guide closes the chronological journey connecting medieval art with modernity.
Walks between museums: The guide uses the short walks between museums (5-10 minutes) to explain the history of the Retiro neighbourhood and the landmarks of the Paseo del Prado.
Total duration: Approximately 6 hours of concentrated art, with breaks between museums. The tour starts at the Prado Museum at 10:00 AM.

Practical Information 2026

🎟️ All-in price: from €79
🕐 Duration: ~6 hours
📍 Starting point: Prado Museum, main entrance
🚇 Metro: Atocha (L1)
🌍 Language: Spanish/English
✅ Includes: 3 museum tickets + expert guide

Is it too much art for one day?

The secret to this tour's success is precisely the curation. The guide doesn't try to show you everything (which would be impossible and exhausting), but rather the most representative and impactful works in each museum. The result is an experience that doesn't overwhelm but awakens the desire to return.

FAQ

Are tickets to all three museums included?

Yes, the tour price includes entry to all three museums: Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen. You won't need to pay anything extra or queue at any ticket desk.

Is it too tiring to visit three museums in one day?

The guide specialises in managing the pace of the visit to avoid exhaustion. Stops and rhythm are adapted to the group. Most participants finish the tour wanting to come back to each museum on their own.

What if I want to spend more time in one museum?

You can leave the group at any point and continue visiting the museum independently. Your entry ticket remains valid until closing time.

Is there a version with just the Prado and Reina Sofía?

Yes, Civitatis also offers a combined Prado + Reina Sofía tour lasting 4 hours at a reduced price — ideal if you don't have a full day available.

Paseo del Arte Madrid: Prado + Reina Sofía + Thyssen in One Day