U.S. News Insider Tip: The Paseo del Arte Pass allows you to visit the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen ... and allot at least half a day to tour the museum. Three Cities in One Day: Segovia ...

From the iconic Louvre in Paris to the Prado in Madrid ... If you aren't happy about the price tag attached to a guided tour of a museum, Steves suggests exploring the place within earshot ...

Located just west of Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park, you can tour the museum by jumping off at the ... free for youths 17 and younger; the audio guide costs an extra 5 euros (around $5.44).