half day at Madrid Prado ?
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half day at Madrid Prado ?
I thought I read on this forum that it was best to hire a tour guide if you only have a half day for the Prado. However, I searched the website, but could find nothing. Can anyone provide any guidance ? If a tour is best, can you recommend a tour company ? Thanks
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We actual did The Prado, on our own, on a free entrance night. We had sufficient time to see all that we were interested in seeing.
[From Monday to Saturday, 6pm to 8pm, and Sundays and holidays from 5pm to 7pm.]
You could line up early but we waited in a bar across the street and as soon as the line started to move, we walked across the street and were in within 10 minutes of opening time.
[From Monday to Saturday, 6pm to 8pm, and Sundays and holidays from 5pm to 7pm.]
You could line up early but we waited in a bar across the street and as soon as the line started to move, we walked across the street and were in within 10 minutes of opening time.
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With only 1/2 day, I think you are correct in thinking you would need to be selective. By way of contrast, I spent the ENTIRE day there -- on a day with evening hours -- and knew that I was seeing less than I would have liked. But that's just me!
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I don't remember seeing private guided tours,,but I was not really interested. We had one many times to the museum and think that planning in advance is much more funny than a private tour. ThenPrado is big of course, but with a little planning you can see any masterpiece you want.
If you like sculpture, don't miss Elizabeth II veiled. I think half a day is enough to take a good look at the main masterpieces .
Enjoy!
If you like sculpture, don't miss Elizabeth II veiled. I think half a day is enough to take a good look at the main masterpieces .
Enjoy!
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Check out the great suggestions that the Prado has put together
https://www.museodelprado.es/en/the-...n/what-to-see/
https://www.museodelprado.es/en/the-...n/what-to-see/
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This company offers 9 private tours of the Prado. They are very highly rated on Trip Advisor.
http://www.madridmuseumtours.com/pri...eum_tours.html
http://www.madridmuseumtours.com/pri...eum_tours.html