Enjoy a private tour through the hidden gems of Madrid before visiting the city's most famous landmarks, including the Royal Palace and the Prado, Thyssen Bornemisza, and Reina Sofia museums.

Start your day with a hotel pickup, then head to the historic site where the Umayyad dynasty founded the medieval Madrid fortress.

Explore the charming maze of old Madrid with its narrow streets, ancient houses, and recently restored palaces. Your guide will reveal the stories behind the original street signs and show you the Madrid way of life, where locals enjoy wine and tapas at traditional taverns.

Next, visit the expansive Royal Palace near the original Umayyad fortress site. The Royal Palace showcases 18th-century masterpieces from the Royal Collections, featuring stunning frescoes by Ghiaquinto, Tiepolo, and Mengs. Visitors are captivated by dazzling chandeliers, mirrors, carpets, porcelain, glassware, silverware, and exquisite woodwork.

Continue to the three most outstanding museums in Madrid. The Prado showcases one of the world's most important art collections from the 15th to the 19th century.

The Thyssen Bornemisza Museum boasts an unparalleled collection of Romantic paintings and an impressive array of 20th-century art, making it the most significant private museum in the world.

Finally, visit the Reina Sofia to uncover the secrets of Picasso's Guernica and explore works by Spanish expressionist masters Juan Gris, Joan Miró, and Salvador Dalí.

End the tour with a drop-off at your hotel.