Slip behind the scenes of one of the world's most spectacular opera houses on a private tour of Madrid's Teatro Real. First, you'll delight in the venue's timeless beauty as you wander the main hall, with its classic horseshoe shape and boxes crowned by a stunning crystal lamp. Then, you'll drop by the tailoring and characterization departments, which are restricted areas even for private groups, before ascending to the sixth floor for a privileged view of the Plaza de Oriente and Royal Palace. When the tour's over, guests will receive a copy of Sangre, Poesía y Pasión, a fascinating history of the opera house, as a gift. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.

What's priceless

Conjuring a 19th-century atmosphere as you explore the most opulent rooms of one of the world's top opera houses.

The highlights

• Meet an expert on the opera house and learn about its 175-year history
• Visit its ornate halls and fabulous rooms and peer into private boxes designed for royalty
• Get a copy of Sangre, Poesía y Pasión by journalist Rubén Amón as a gift