Prado Museum audio guide
The Prado's official audio guide costs about €5 on top of the ticket (€15 standard), roughly €20 in total. You pick it up in the Jerónimos lobby, in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian and more languages. A free alternative: the Prado Museum's official app.
Audio guide price
The Prado Museum audio guide is rented inside the museum and costs approximately €5, which is added on top of the ticket. As the standard ticket costs €15, the total outlay comes to around €20 per person. It is an optional extra: you can visit the museum without the audio guide and use the free official app instead (more below).
| Audio guide (rental) | About €5 per person |
|---|---|
| Standard ticket | €15 (same price online and at the box office) |
| Approximate total | ~€20 (ticket + audio guide) |
| Official app | Free (audio for 400+ works) |
| Deposit | ID document on pick-up |
Last updated: June 2026. Prices and conditions may change; confirm them before your visit.
Available languages
The audio guide is available in the main languages for international visitors:
- Spanish and English, the most requested.
- French, German, Italian and Portuguese.
- Other languages and adapted versions subject to daily availability.
Where to pick it up
The audio guide is picked up inside the museum, in the Jerónimos lobby (access via the Jerónimos Gate, Calle Ruiz de Alarcón, 23). You will need to leave an ID document as a deposit and return the device at the end of your visit. Remember that you need your ticket first: if you want to skip the box-office queue, book your skip-the-line ticket in advance.
Free official app
The best alternative to the rental audio guide is the Prado Museum's official app, completely free. It includes audio and commentary on more than 400 works, themed routes and room information. Download it to your phone before your visit, bring your own headphones, and you'll have the guide with you at all times at no extra cost.
Audio guide vs guided tour
An audio guide at your own pace, or an expert guide explaining it all? This table will help you decide:
| Audio guide / app | Guided tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~€5 (app: free) + ticket | From €43.50 (ticket included) |
| Pace | At your own pace, no schedule | Guided, in a group |
| Skip the line | No (buy your ticket separately) | Yes, included |
| Questions | No, pre-recorded audio | Yes, live expert guide |
| Ideal for | Independent visitors | First visit and in-depth context |
Prefer to have it explained to you?
With the guided tour you skip the line, the ticket is included, and an expert guide takes you to Las Meninas, Goya and Bosch.
Book guided tour (from €43.50) →⏳ Time-slot places are limited. Lock in your time · free cancellation.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Prado audio guide cost?
About €5, added on top of the standard €15 ticket, so the total comes to around €20. The museum's official app, on the other hand, is free.
What languages is it in?
Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other languages subject to availability. The free app also offers several languages.
Where do I pick up the audio guide?
Inside the museum, in the Jerónimos lobby, leaving an ID document as a deposit. You return it at the end of your visit.
Is the Prado app free?
Yes, the official app is free and includes audio for more than 400 works. Download it before you go in and use your own headphones.
Audio guide or guided tour?
The audio guide is cheaper and free-ranging; the guided tour includes the ticket, skips the line and gives you the context of an expert guide.
