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Madrid Cultural Adventures with Babylon Tours Madrid - Madrid

Madrid Cultural Adventures with Babylon Tours Madrid

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

up to 6 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; comfortable walking skills recommended

Overview

Discover Madrid’s premier art masterpieces with an expert-led semi-private tour of the Prado and Reina Sofía museums. Enjoy an engaging journey through Spain’s artistic icons, tailored for curious travelers seeking an in-depth cultural experience.

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Museum
Walking Tour
Madrid, Community of Madrid

Combo: Prado Museum + Reina Sofía Museum Tour - Semi-Private (ENGLISH)

5.5 Hrs | Daily | Skip-the-Line

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About This Adventure

Embark on a captivating 5.5-hour journey through Madrid's artistic heritage with a semi-private tour of the Prado and Reina Sofía museums. Led by an expert guide, explore masterpieces like Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights" and Picasso's "Guernica," gaining insights into the evolution of Spanish and European art.

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Rates

  • Adult: - €199
  • Youth: - €179 (Ages 10 - 17)
  • Child: - €139 (9 and under)

Duration

5.5 hours (including a lunch break)


Meeting Point

Meet your guide by the Goya statue at the main entrance, outside of the museum Prado museum


About

  • With so much to do in Madrid, don’t waste a minute in lines and gawking at art without a clue of what it all means.
  • This 5.5 hour semi-private museum combo tour of Madrid’s most visited museums will allow up to 8 guests to understand and enjoy both the Prado and the Reina Sofia, two sites that you simply must experience.

Includes

  • Semi-Private Museum Tour
  • ""Semi-Private"" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Tour Includes All Entrance Fees  
  • Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break)

Excludes

  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Full Tour Description

With so much to do in Madrid, don’t waste a minute in lines and gawking at art without a clue of what it all means. This 5.5 hour semi-private guided combo tour of Madrid’s most visited museums will allow up to 8 guests to understand and enjoy both the Prado and the Reina Sofia, two sites that you simply must experience.

Begin at the Prado Museum, one of the most visited monuments in Madrid, and not just because the breathtaking neoclassical facades. Built in the late 1700s, the Prado began showcasing art in the early 1800s. Predominantly featuring paintings, it also has sculptures and prints among thousands of works dating from the 1200s. The most famous pieces include “Las Meninas” (The Maids of Honor), an inventive self-portrait by Spanish-born Velázquez, and “The Garden of Earthly Delights,” a triptych from Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch. The Prado houses the largest collection of Italian masterpieces outside of Italy, featuring works like “The Annunciation” by Fra Angelico and “David and Goliath” by Caravaggio. With your expert guide, you’ll hear all about the stories and scandals behind artists including Goya, Rembrandt, El Greco, and others.

Next, enter the Reina Sofia Museum, housing one of the largest collections of modern and contemporary art in the world. In the 1990s, a former hospital was renovated and turned into the Reina Sofia, home to 20th century art mostly from Spanish artists. Your expert guide will discuss the various artistic movements on display here, including abstractionism, cubism, surrealism, and modernism. You’ll learn all about Spain’s most famous artistic export, Pablo Picasso, while standing in front of his world-changing painting, “Guernica.” You’ll see works by Joan Miró, like “The Man with a Pipe,” as well as Salvador Dali’s “Face of the Great Masturbator,” learning about the techniques and stories behind these sometimes offbeat works of art. Your guide will situate all of these works in their larger social and political contexts, allowing you to understand how events like the Spanish Civil War shaped these artists’ lives and works. By the end, you’ll have experienced one of Spain’s, and the world’s, most exquisite collections of contemporary art, which no trip to Madrid should go without.

Adventure Tips

Arrive Early for Better Views

Getting to the museums before peak hours helps you enjoy the artworks with less crowding.

Wear Comfortable Shoes

Expect to walk and stand for several hours, so good footwear is essential.

Bring a Notepad or Camera

Capture details and reflections to enhance your museum experience after the tour.

Stay Hydrated

Drink water throughout the tour, especially during warmer months.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Urban pigeons
  • Sparrows in city parks

History

The Prado Museum was originally built as a palace in the 18th century, transforming into a world-class art gallery in the 19th century.

Conservation

Babylon Tours Madrid emphasizes responsible tourism by respecting museum regulations and engaging in sustainable practices.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Necessary for long periods of standing and walking through museum galleries.

Light backpack or bag

Use it to carry water, a notebook, or personal items comfortably.

Camera or smartphone

Capture your favorite artworks and moments from the tour.

Water bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated during the tour, especially in warmer months.