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Reina Sofía Museum Private Tour by Babylon Tours Madrid - Madrid

Reina Sofía Museum Private Tour by Babylon Tours Madrid

Madrideasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

2–2.5 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all levels; mostly standing and walking indoors on flat surfaces.

Overview

Skip the line for a private 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour through Madrid’s Reina Sofía Museum. Discover iconic modern art by Picasso, Dalí, and Miró with insight from expert local guides.

Madrid, Community of Madrid

Reina Sofía Museum Guided Tour - Private (Spanish)

€79 - €145 | 2 to 2.5 Hrs | Daily | SKIP-THE-LINE

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About This Adventure

Experience the Reina Sofia Museum on a private 2 to 2.5 hour guided tour, where you'll skip the line and delve into modern and contemporary art. Discover masterpieces by Picasso, Dali, and Miró, while your expert guide shares the captivating stories and historical contexts behind these iconic works.

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Rates

  • Adult: - €79 - €145
  • Youth: - €79 (Ages 10 - 17)
  • Child: - €59 (9 and under)

Duration

2 - 2.5 hours


Meeting Point

By the Spanish Flag at the main entrance, outside of the museum Reina Sofia


About

  • The Reina Sofia Museum houses one of the largest collections of modern and contemporary art in the world.
  • On this 2 to 2.5 hour private museum tour, your guide will lead you through its many galleries, recounting the captivating stories behind the most important works.
  • The best part? You’ll skip the line, ensuring that you get as much time as possible inside one of Madrid’s most popular national museums.
  • This tour is in English.

Includes

  • Private Museum Tour
  • Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You
  • Tour Includes All Entrance Fees  
  • Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours 
  • Wheelchair Friendly

Excludes

  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

Full Tour Description

The Reina Sofia Museum houses one of the largest collections of modern and contemporary art in the world. On this 2 to 2.5 hour private guided museum tour, your guide will lead you through its many galleries, recounting the captivating stories behind the most important works. The best part? You’ll skip the line, ensuring that you get as much time as possible inside one of Madrid’s most popular national museums.

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 on Time

Meet your guide promptly by the Spanish flag at the main Reina Sofía entrance to avoid delays.

Dress for Comfort

Wear comfortable shoes and breathable clothing for walking through multiple galleries.

Photography Restrictions

Check for no-photo zones inside the museum, especially around certain exhibits.

Book in Advance

Private tours sell out quickly; reserving ahead ensures availability and skip-the-line benefits.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Urban birds like pigeons and sparrows around the museum plaza
  • Occasional sightings of bats roosting in nearby old Madrid architecture at dusk

History

The Reina Sofía Museum opened in the 1990s in a renovated 18th-century hospital building and quickly became home to Spain’s most important modern art collections.

Conservation

The museum emphasizes sustainability by promoting energy-efficient lighting and climate control systems to protect delicate artworks while reducing environmental impact.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Essential for navigating the museum’s extensive galleries without fatigue.

Light jacket or layers

Useful for temperature changes inside and outside the museum, especially in cooler months.

fall specific

Small backpack or bag

Essential

Handy for carrying water, guide materials, and personal items during the tour.

Camera or smartphone

Great for capturing moments where photography is allowed—check restrictions before use.