History of Spain in the Prado by Famous Spanish Painters Private Tour

Discover the History of Spain Through the Masterpieces of the Prado Museum.

Not Just educational

Step into the fascinating world of Spanish history with our Prado Museum Tour History of Spain, where art and history come together in a captivating narrative. Guided by Irina Karasenko, a licensed guide and director of Madrid Museum Tours, this private tour offers a unique perspective on Spain’s past through the lens of classic paintings created by famous Spanish painters.

This tour is not just educational—it’s a thrilling journey through centuries of key historical events, each brought to life by the masterpieces of Prado Museum paintings. From the reign of the Catholic Monarchs to the hecatomb under Ferdinand VII, you’ll experience the history of Spain in the Prado like never before.

Irina will guide you through the eras, focusing on significant moments such as:

The foundation of the Kingdom of Spain
The rise of the powerful Spanish Empire in the 16th century
The personal struggles of the Habsburg rulers from Charles I (also Emperor Charles V) and his son Philip II till the last King of the Austrian’s, Charles II
The decline of the Empire during the Baroque Golden Century
The Enlightenment ushered in by Spain’s greatest monarch in 500 years, Charles III of the Bourbon dynasty
The eventual decline during the reign of Charles IV and his disastrous son, Ferdinand VII

Each of these pivotal moments is brought to life through carefully selected Prado Museum paintings from masters like Velazquez, Goya, Fortuny, Rosales, Pradilla, Muñoz Degrain, and more. These works are not just artistic achievements but vivid depictions of the political, cultural, and emotional landscapes of Spain’s rich history.

Our Guide

The Prado Museum Tour History of Spain is designed to be both highly pedagogic and incredibly entertaining.

Irina Karasenko’s deep knowledge and engaging storytelling make this private tour a must for anyone eager to explore the history of Spain in the Prado. As you walk through the halls of one of the world’s greatest art museums, you’ll see firsthand how the brushstrokes of these famous Spanish painters tell stories that no written chronicle could ever match.

Tour Observations

Length: 2,5 hours.

Time: Tour take place from Monday to Sunday, between 10 AM and 5 PM.

Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish.

Guides: All our guides are licensed by the Madrid Regional Government and Art History specialists.
High-quality audio gear for crystal-clear listening to your guide.

Admissions: NOT included.

Cancellations: before 8 days of the tour: NO penalization.
Less than 7 days before the Tour: 100% cancellation cost.

Skip the line by buying your ticket online at the Prado website (General Ticket). Before you start purchase process, check conditions for children, students or pensioners.

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Our designated meeting point is at the Statue of Goya, in front of the museum’s ticket office.

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Tour Prices

1 – 8 persons:

230 €

Prices in euros per tour, not per person.
21% VAT to be added.

Groups over 8 persons:

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Special Offer

Add a 1-hour private Reina Sofia Museum tour, afther the Prado tour, for only 130 euros (VAT included).

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