Skip the crowds on a 2.5-hour semi-private tour of Madrid’s Reina Sofia Museum. Get up close to Picasso’s Guernica and Dalí’s surreal works with expert guides who reveal the stories behind Spain’s modern art.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Requires moderate stamina for standing and walking through multiple galleries over several hours.
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History
The Reina Sofia Museum opened in 1992 in a converted 18th-century hospital building and stands as a monument to Spain’s modern artistic evolution, particularly its response to political upheaval.
Conservation
The museum actively promotes sustainable tourism by limiting group sizes and encouraging visitors to respect cultural artifacts and the historic building’s integrity.
Babylon Tours Madrid
Skip the crowds on a 2.5-hour semi-private tour of Madrid’s Reina Sofia Museum. Get up close to Picasso’s Guernica and Dalí’s surreal works with expert guides who reveal the stories behind Spain’s modern art.
Babylon Tours Madrid offers guided cultural and historical tours in Madrid, based in the Community of Madrid. The company specializes in museum tours, palace visits, and walking explorations of the city center, presenting visitors with private and semi‑private formats in English, Spanish, Italian and French.
Highlights include a 2.5‑hour Prado Museum Guided Tour (private and semi‑private) that examines masterpieces by Bosch, Goya and Velázquez, and a 5.5‑hour Combo tour covering both the Prado and Reina Sofía museums with focused commentary on works such as Bosch’s The Garden of Earthly Delights and Picasso’s Guernica. The Palacio Real de Madrid (Royal Palace) Guided Tour is available as a 2.5‑hour semi‑private experience with a maximum of eight guests, plus combo options pairing the palace with a city center tour.
City center walking tours run approximately 2.5 hours and highlight landmarks like the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral, with private and semi‑private choices and local insights into Madrid’s history, architecture and culinary stops. Longer combo itineraries typically last between five and 5.5 hours, combining interior visits with guided walks through historic streets.
Babylon Tours Madrid focuses on curated routes, skip‑the‑line access where applicable, and knowledgeable guides who provide context and storytelling. All descriptions and schedules are presented in the languages listed for each tour, allowing travelers to select experiences that match their interests, group size and preferred language.
Bookings offer flexibility for private groups and semi‑private formats, and tour descriptions specify language, duration and meeting details for each itinerary, to help planning and expectations.
Location
Madrid
Based in the Community of Madrid
Tours Offered
11 Tours
Private and semi‑private options
Tour Durations
2.5–5.5 hr
Short and full‑day options
Languages Offered
EN, ES, IT, FR
Guides available in multiple languages
Secure private or semi‑private access to the Prado, Reina Sofía, Royal Palace and historic city center—tours available in English, Spanish, Italian and French.
Arrive Early
Plan to be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour starts to ensure timely entry.
Pack Light
Only small handbags or slim backpacks are allowed; large bags must be left behind or at your accommodation.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
Expect 2.5 hours of standing and walking inside the museum, so good footwear matters.
Bring Photo ID
You must carry a photo ID or passport copy for museum entry and ticket verification.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provide support and comfort during the 2.5-hour museum walk.
Lightweight jacket
Keeps you comfortable during cooler outdoor moments between museum stops.
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Compact handbag or small backpack
Meets museum security requirements for bag size.
Photo ID or passport
Required for entry and ticket verification.